Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat Unstressable with Stuart Sandeman - Breathing Better
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Apr 27, 2024 Stuart Sandeman, the mastermind behind 'Breathpod,' discusses the power of breathing, including its effects on stress, sleep, and overall well-being. He shares personal stories and practical steps to improve breathing, highlighting the importance of proper breathing for emotional balance and health.
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Breath Work Born from Grief
- Stuart's journey to breath work began after his girlfriend's terminal cancer diagnosis and her passing.
- A breathing workshop with his mother led to a powerful emotional and spiritual experience that connected him to her memory.
Mo’s Breathwork Transformations
- Mo Gawdat shared how three breathwork sessions profoundly impacted him despite initial skepticism.
- Each session felt life-changing and like a psychedelic spiritual experience, but he struggled to follow through consistently.
Breathwork Induces Transcendence
- During breathwork, carbon dioxide levels drop, leading to respiratory alkalosis and a sensation of near-death experience.
- This can trigger transcendent experiences possibly linked to DMT release in the brain.