Dec 17 2024 39 mins 1
In today’s episode, breathwork expert Jasmine Marie joins us to explore how breath becomes a pathway to healing and liberation for Black women. Through personal stories and ancestral wisdom, they unpack the transformative power of breathwork in managing stress, processing trauma, and fostering joy. Jasmine shares practical techniques for daily practice while illuminating the deep connection between individual healing and community support. From addressing collective grief to embracing emotional awareness, this conversation offers both tactical guidance and spiritual insights for those seeking wholeness through the power of breath.
Guest Spotlight: Jasmine Marie, breathwork practitioner and founder of the wellness movement black girls breathing®, has personally observed how stress manifests in Black bodies and understands how these specific stressors can be alleviated through somatic practices. This experience has driven her life’s mission: providing access to a crucial tool for addressing trauma and healing bodies — the power of breathwork. In her upcoming debut, Black Girls Breathing: Heal from Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and Find Your Freedom, she offers a practical path for Black women to manage mental health and heal trauma through breathwork and community.
In this episode we discussed how-
- Healing is a multifaceted journey encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects
- Breathwork serves as a powerful, accessible tool for managing stress and trauma
- The nervous system can be retrained through consistent breathing practices
- Community support plays a crucial role in the healing journey
- Finding joy and freedom is essential to the healing process
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