Today I’m joined by Jana McKinney, CEO & Founder of Get Living Breathwork, to unpack why facilitated breathwork can shift you faster and deeper than years of white-knuckling or logic-only therapy. We get into the physiology (vagus nerve, diaphragmatic breathing, nitric oxide), the three layers of breathwork (awareness, daily regulation, journey work), and how journey-style sessions surface and release stored survival energy so you stop repeating the same emotional cycles.

We also talk skeptics, safety, and how breathwork + therapy together becomes rocket fuel for growth. If you’ve ever wondered whether breathwork is “just woo,” this one bridges science and lived results—beautifully.

What You’ll Learn

• Why belly/diaphragmatic breathing instantly tones the vagus nerve
• How “over-breathing” keeps you anxious and the 5 breaths/min fix
• The 3 types of breathwork: awareness, daily protocols (e.g., box breathing), and journeys
• What happens in a journey: stress → parasympathetic rebound, endogenous DMT release, memory reconsolidation, and somatic discharge
• Why gentle vs. intense protocols unlock different layers of healing
• How co-regulation & mirror neurons ripple healing through families
• A practical frame to combine therapy + breathwork for faster change

Interested in Nervous System Regulation tools? Join Coach Tara’s  healing community to do a breathwork session today + learn more nervous system healing tools: unblockyourbs.com/saa

Men on a Healing Journey – Ready to regulate, lead, and stop repeating patterns: Join Healthy Men-tality Learn More and apply to join me inside of our 12 week group program just for men called Healthy Men-tality: unblockyourbs.com/healthymen 

Connect with Jana:

• Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/@g.e.t.l.i.v.i.n.g
• Check Out Her Signature “Get Living Breathwork Facilitator Certification Program” at www.getlivingbreathwork.com

Connect with Tara:

• Follow @unblockyourbs on Instagram
• @unblockyourbs on TikTok 
• Watch the episodes on YouTube
• Join the Self Aware Army Healing Community
• Book a 1:1 call with Tara
• FREE 5-minute Breathwork Download
• Get the Nervous System Reset Toolkit
• Apply to the Healthy Men-tality Men’s Program
• Submit a question for an upcoming Podcast or LIVE

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Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional medical, mental health, or legal advice. I am not a licensed mental health professional or medical provider and cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe medication for any condition.

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The views expressed in this podcast are my personal opinions and those of my guests. They are not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Thank you for listening responsibly.