1085. Unlocking Healing: Breathwork for Business Leadership, Intuition, and Emotional Health with Samantha Skelly
Release Date: 12/12/2024
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In this episode of The Kelly Roach Show, we sit down with Samantha Skelly, the founder of Pause Breathwork and a leading expert in breathwork, to discuss the profound impact that breathwork can have on personal and professional growth. Samantha shares her journey with breathwork, its powerful healing properties, and how it can be used to enhance leadership, emotional well-being, and intuitive clarity.
Whether you're a leader looking to cultivate deeper self-awareness, a business owner seeking clarity, or simply someone wanting to feel more connected to yourself, this episode will give you the practical tools you need to become the next level of yourself.
Timestamps:
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08:01 – 12:00 The initial shock factor of breathwork and why it’s so effective in triggering healing.
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12:01 – 17:00 Building discipline in breathwork practice and its benefits for emotional clarity and leadership.
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17:01 – 22:00 How breathwork helps us identify and heal hidden traumas within the body.
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22:01 – 25:00 Using breathwork to heal and clear emotional triggers, including personal examples.
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25:01 – 28:00 Breathwork’s role in unlocking intuition and improving self-leadership.
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28:01 – 32:00 The growing integration of breathwork in corporate America and its potential to change the healthcare and leadership industries.
Key Takeaways:
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Breathwork as a Healing Tool: Samantha explains how breathwork is a powerful, natural way to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds. By tapping into the body’s innate ability to heal, breathwork provides a safe and simple practice to process and release stuck energy.
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The Power of Discipline in Breathwork: While breathwork is an evolving journey of discovery, consistency, and discipline are essential for long-term benefits. Even just a few minutes a day can lead to profound changes in mental clarity, emotional health, and spiritual connection.
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Stages of Healing: When integrating breathwork into your life, you may experience an initial sense of curiosity followed by a deeper awareness of hidden traumas. Breathwork helps you process and release these emotions, often providing emotional breakthroughs and clarity.
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Breathwork for Leaders: Samantha discusses the importance of self-leadership and intuition in today’s world. Leaders who can reconnect with their inner wisdom and practice self-care through breathwork will make better decisions, lead with authenticity, and inspire others to do the same.
Resources:
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Pause Breathwork App: Samantha’s personal app to help you integrate breathwork into your daily routine. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/app/
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Pause Breathwork Certification Program: Become a certified facilitator and help others harness the healing power of breathwork. https://www.pausebreathwork.com/facilitator-training-program/
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Follow Samantha Skelly on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/samanthaskelly/
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