89. How to Regulate Your Emotions with Breathwork: A Simple Practice for Calm & Clarity
Release Date: 03/11/2025
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info_outlineEver feel overwhelmed, stressed, or like your emotions are running the show? You’re not alone! Learning how to control your emotions is a game-changer for both life and business. That’s why in this episode, we’re diving into breathwork benefits and how this powerful practice can help you find balance, clarity, and calm—no matter what’s on your plate.
I’m joined by Ashlee Livingstone, a breathwork coach who specializes in breathwork healing and emotional regulation. Together, we’re breaking down what is breathwork, how it compares to meditation, and why it’s such an effective tool for emotional well-being. If you’ve ever struggled with stress, burnout, or anxiety, this episode is packed with insights on how to regulate your emotions naturally.
Here’s what we cover:
✅ The science behind breathwork meditation and how it supports emotional balance
✅ The difference between breathwork vs. meditation—and when to use each
✅ How breathwork helps rewire your nervous system and ease stress
✅ Using breathwork to support your kids and teach emotional regulation early
✅ Practical ways to re-regulate your emotions when life feels chaotic
Plus, Ashlee even guides us through a short breathwork healing session so you can experience the benefits firsthand!
Ready to take control of your emotions and find more peace in your day? Tune in now!
Go Get Great Episode 89 References
Free Short breathwork to try: https://our-forte.kit.com/calm-waves
Breathwork membership: https://www.ourforte.ca/power-of-breathwork
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00:00 Intro
4:15 What is breathwork?
6:10 Breathwork vs meditation
10:00 Breathwork benefits
18:00 Breathwork with kids
21:30 Signs of disregulation in your nervous system
26:00 How to regulate your emotions
30:00 Putting YOU first
36:40 Breathwork healing session
40:30 About Ashlee
43:30 Wrap up