36. Shannon Northington: How to Use Breathwork for Emotional Healing & Trauma Recovery

Your breath is your most powerful medicine, and we have the ability to heal ourselves using it. Most people are completely disconnected from their bodies. We push through stress, ignore our emotions, and wonder why we feel stuck, anxious, or burned out. In this episode, I’ve had a wonderful conversation with Shannon Northington who has identified the holistic powers of breathwork. When you’re disconnected from yourself, you can’t truly connect with others. But when you do this work, when you give yourself permission to feel and heal, everything changes.  Connect with Shannon Northington: Website: https://bit.ly/4628rn3 Instagram: https://bit.ly/45r5xYV Facebook: https://bit.ly/4kO4VBv LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3SYCDIg TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 02:18 Wisdom from Shannon Northington 02:59 What is Breathwork? 04:16 Why Somatic Breathwork? 06:17 Science behind Breathwork 07:55 Healing Collectively in Communities 11:03 How to Protect Your Energy 15:23 Wisdom of the Heart 18:15 Heart Coherence vs. Flow State 22:21 Educational Background 23:31 Healing Powers of Physical Touch 28:52 Connection as the Alchemy of Healing 30:40 Supporting Children through their Journey into Adulthood 36:32 Healing from Divorce 43:26 Overcoming Challenging Scenarios 50:30 Last Piece of Wisdom from Shannon 📕Meg Tuohey is a renown expert in relationships, leadership and personal growth. Learn more about her mission and how she is changing lives here: https://bit.ly/3NtUF24 🎓Shatter emotional barriers and reclaim your power with The Wisdom Lab, designed for women seeking profound breakthroughs in personal growth and emotional healing.: https://bit.ly/4eI8S7N 📰 For more information on Wisdom Stripes with Meg Tuohey visit: https://bit.ly/3U9V5OZ 📺Watch the  "Wisdom Stripes" podcast every Thursday at 5AM EST on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BO3Mbk 📱Connect with Meg Tuohey: Instagram: https://bit.ly/4f6B0AW Facebook: https://bit.ly/3BILKXU TikTok: https://bit.ly/4f7M8he LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4hbXJOb Subscribe To:https://www.youtube.com/@makingrelationshipswork7250 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Yp2vjP 🎙️Download “Wisdom Stripes” podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4f8xTsj 🚨DISCLAIMER: The Wisdom Stripes podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The host Meg Tuohey shares personal stories, experiences, and knowledge aimed at helping listeners gain new insights for personal growth. However, the content is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not use the information as a replacement for consultations with qualified mental health, medical, or other professionals. If you are seeking professional help, please consult with a licensed specialist.

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