The Psychology of your 20s 323. The power of breathwork
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Aug 19, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Jessica Dibb, co-director of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance, shares her expertise in breathwork as a transformative psychological practice. She explains various techniques and the scientific backing that highlights breathwork’s benefits for emotional health. Jessica also addresses misconceptions around the practice and its integration into modern therapy. Listeners will discover how breathwork can facilitate healing, emotional breakthroughs, and personal growth—all crucial tools for self-discovery in their 20s.
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Breathwork Is A Spectrum
- Breathwork is a spectrum from simple regulation to deep human-potential practices, not a single technique.
- It emphasizes embodiment and transforming patterns in the body rather than transcending them.
Breathwork's Ancient, Global Roots
- Breathing traditions appear across cultures and religions as the link between life, spirit, and creation.
- This ubiquity suggests breathwork's deep role in human meaning and connection.
Breath Links Body And Mind
- Breathing is psychophysiological: each breath both reflects and affects body and mind.
- Slow, conscious breathing improves autonomic balance and increases heart-rate variability.