Mind-Body Mentor

Author: Steven Jaggers

Deep dive into the inner and outer workings of masters in the realms of mind & body. Develop actionable practices based on ancient wisdom and modern technology. 
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Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

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Why Breathwork - Co-regulation Series
Monday, 24 August, 2026

In this episode of Mind Body Mentor, host Adam Carbary joins Steven to explore the foundational origins and transformative power of Somatic Breathwork. Steven shares his journey from manual bodywork and cranial sacral therapy to discovering breath as the ultimate bridge between mind and body. The conversation breaks down how breath acts as a toggle switch for nervous system regulation, balancing hormetic stress with deep relaxation. By clearing stored emotional blockages - visualized as clearing a clogged "tube"—breathwork restores alignment, enhances decision-making, and deepens connection. Ultimately, they discuss moving from intensity to subtlety and empowering self-healing.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Returning to the Roots of Somatic Breathwork02:16 - From Cranial Sacral Therapy to Energetic Breath04:20 - Unlocking Defensive States Through Breath07:30 - Breath as the Nervous System Toggle Switch08:30 - Working Out vs. Working In: Balancing Hormetic Stress and Yin13:40 - Understanding Nervous System Regulation and Energy Discharge18:37 - The "Tube" Metaphor and Clearing Emotional Blockages25:10 - Trauma Reenactment, Triggers, and Internal Alignment34:18 - "Weeding and Seeding": Integrating Emotional Release with Clarity39:30 - The Role of Breath in Co-Regulation and Connection50:45 - Transitioning from High Intensity to Subtle Sensitivity55:00 - Empowering Self-Healing: Outgrowing the ToolSupport the show