The Science and Emotion Behind How We Breathe S2 Ep30
đ¨ Youâre breathing⌠but are you breathing WELL? Host Jessica Hammock sits down with special guest Eileen McDonald for a conversation that will make you rethink the thing you do 22,000 times a day without even noticing. Your breath isnât just âinhale, exhale, repeat.â It may be the hidden biofeedback system revealing how your body handles stress, trauma, overwhelm, control, relationships, and even that âwhy am I so exhausted when my labs look normal?â mystery. Yeah⌠your breath has been snitching on you. Lovingly, of course. đ In this episode, Jessica and Eileen unpack: ⨠Why âjust take a deep breathâ may not be enough ⨠How stress and trauma can change your breathing patterns ⨠Why carbon dioxide may be the missing piece in healthy breathing ⨠How posture impacts oxygen, regulation, and calm ⨠Why sighing might actually be your body recalibrating ⨠How your breath can affect your reactions, relationships, and resilience And yes⌠Eileen can sometimes tell when people are holding their breath. Not creepy. Just science with excellent observational skills. đ If youâve been feeling tense, reactive, overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or stuck in survival mode, this episode is your invitation to pause, observe, and get curious. Because your transformation may not start with doing more. It may start with noticing the breath you already have.
