Oct 20 2024 40 mins 13
In this episode, I sat down with happiness expert Emma Seppala to talk about anxiety.
Emma shares her personal story and how she found relief through a simple breathing technique.
We dive deep into the science behind anxiety and discuss why breathing can be a powerful tool for managing it.
Plus, we'll challenge some of the traditional approaches to therapy and explore why a holistic approach, focusing on both mind and body, is key to lasting happiness.
Thank you for listening and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.
PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link below: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - The Prevalence of Anxiety
02:10 - Emma's Personal Experience with Anxiety
02:40 - Discovery of Breathing Techniques
03:13 - Research on Veterans and Anxiety
04:05 - Sky Breath Meditation Study
05:18 - Physiological Measurements of Anxiety
06:55 - Documentary: Free the Mind
07:16 - Understanding Anxiety's Physiological Effects
08:46 - Breath Control and Anxiety Management
10:37 - Acute Breathing Exercises
11:36 - Long-term Conditioning Through Breathing
12:51 - Sky Breath Meditation vs. Traditional Therapies
13:11 - Mindfulness and Anxiety
14:43 - Sovereignty Over Thoughts
15:40 - Breath as a Tool for Control
16:36 - Overview of Sky Breath Meditation
18:05 - Researching Breathing Techniques
18:38 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Limitations
19:47 - Breathwork and Anxiety
20:42 - Ego and Worry
21:51 - Psychological Sovereignty
22:57 - Victim Mentality and Empowerment
24:57 - Self-Care and Self-Love
26:43 - Impact of Nature
27:44 - Default Mode Network and Self-Perception
28:47 - Breathwork and Trauma
33:10 - Regaining Sovereignty
36:13 - Holistic Healing and Breathwork
38:27 - Creating Safety in the Body
39:06 - The Limitations of Cognitive Therapy
