Brain Fit with Robert Love

The Power of Breathwork and Stress Management in Healing Trauma With Ryan Soave

Brain Fit with Robert Love

Show Notes

Have you ever wondered how trauma affects our relationships? Are there practical ways to reset your nervous system and heal? In this episode, I’m joined by trauma expert Ryan Soave as we explore the powerful connection between trauma, stress, and addiction. Ryan shares his journey and insights into how trauma impacts our nervous system, particularly the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

We examine the physiological effects of stress and the importance of using techniques like breathwork and stillness to reset the nervous system, promoting relaxation and healing.

If you've been struggling with addiction or trauma, this episode provides a wealth of practical tools to help you manage stress, find stillness, and begin the healing process.

Tune in to learn how to reprogram your nervous system, break free from trauma, and start your journey towards better mental and emotional health.

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“My belief experientially is that there's kind of a breathing pattern that we're going to have, where we bring in more air if we're in fight or flight. And if we have the ability to slow down and breathe slowly, it's going to send a signal to our brain and body to say: you're not in danger, you can chill out now.” ~ Ryan Soave (Breathwork as a tool to regulate the nervous system)

In this Episode: - Ryan's thoughts on people using AI as a therapist - How our past history and trauma affect our relationships - Childhood traumas and how they shape our beliefs - Psychological effect of doing hard things - Emotional safety and understanding real threats - The role of therapists in rewiring our beliefs - Breathwork as a tool regulates the nervous system - Practical strategies to deal with addiction

Connect with Ryan Soave: 🌐Website - https://ryansoave.com/ ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rjsoave 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryan.soave/

Connect with Robert Love: 🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/ 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWBLove

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical treatment or care plan.

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