Transform Stress: Discover the Power of Breathwork with Marsha VanW
In this special episode of Raw & Radiant, Victoria Starr reshapes a powerful conversation with Marsha VanW from the Own Your Choices, Own Your Life podcast. Together, they explore the science and magic of breathwork, how it can transform your health, and the life-changing lessons learned from personal experiences.
Whether you’re dealing with everyday stress or seeking deeper emotional healing, this episode unpacks the power of breath and provides actionable tools to help you transform stress and heal today.
Timestamps:
• 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Episode
Overview of the conversation with Marsha VanW and the importance of breathwork.
“There is so much wisdom and so much magic in this episode.”
• 00:02:40 - Meeting Victoria
How Marsha and Victoria connected through shared experiences in the online space and in-person retreats.
“We give other women permission to embrace their truth.”
• 00:05:00 - The Power of Breathwork
Victoria explains the deep impact of breathwork on overall health and well-being.
“There’s wisdom and power in our breath.”
• 00:07:30 - Understanding the Nervous System
A dive into the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems in stress response.
“Your body is so innately wise and that’s what I call the magic and the wisdom is within the breath.”
• 00:09:50 - Recognizing Breath Patterns
Discussing how recognizing breath patterns can shift physical and emotional states.
• 00:12:00 - Practical Breathing Techniques
Victoria shares simple, actionable techniques to calm the nervous system and enhance breath awareness.
• 00:15:30 - Breathwork Experience
The differences in breathwork experiences and how transformative they can be for individuals.
• 00:18:00 - The Science Behind Breathwork
Victoria breaks down the three-part conscious connected breathing pattern and its benefits.
“Your body will breathe. Your body will breathe. Like there’s no death involved.”
• 00:22:00 - Cumulative Benefits of Breathwork
How regular breathwork practice enhances overall health and well-being.
• 00:25:00 - Victoria’s Personal Journey
Victoria’s personal discovery of breathwork and how it completely changed her life.
“I got high on my own supply. I literally got high on my breath.”
• 00:30:00 - Choosing Yourself
Victoria shares the powerful lesson of self-empowerment and always choosing what serves your highest good.
“I will never abandon myself again.”
• 00:35:00 - Reflections on Athletic Achievements
Reflecting on past athletic experiences and how they shaped her perspective today.
• 00:39:00 - The Ripple Effect of Transformation
How breathwork and personal transformation ripple through future generations.
“We can still change. We can still be that ripple effect.”
• 00:42:00 - Connecting with Victoria
Learn how to engage with Victoria and participate in her breathwork sessions.
• 00:44:00 - Gratitude for Life Lessons
Victoria shares her appreciation for the life lessons that have shaped her personal growth.
“Each day is a new lesson to learn.”
• 00:45:01 - Final Reflection
“You have the permission to choose you.”
Key Takeaways:
• Discover how breathwork can transform your stress response and bring healing into your daily life.
• Learn about the science behind breathwork and how it connects to your nervous system.
• Hear Victoria’s personal story of overcoming challenges and embracing self-empowerment.
Connect with Marsha VanW:
• Website: www.marshavanw.com
• Instagram: Click HERE
• YouTube: Subscribe HERE
• OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification: Learn more on Marsha’s website.
Connect with Victoria Starr:
• Website: www.victorialeestarr.com
• Instagram: Victoria Lee Starr
• Facebook: Victoria Lee Starr
• Podcast: Raw & Radiant - Available on all major platforms.
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