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Author: Sue McCarroll

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Unlocking the Power of Breathwork with Sam Zeff
Episode 186
Monday, 28 April, 2025

🌀 Summary:In this soul-stirring episode of the Well2You Podcast, host Sue McCarroll sits down with Sam Zeff, a certified breathwork facilitator and intuitive guide, for a powerful conversation on healing, presence, and transformation.Together, they dive into Sam’s personal path to breathwork, the emotional depth it unlocks, and why breathwork is not just a wellness trend—it’s a gateway to authentic self-discovery. You'll learn how somatic breathwork can help release trauma, calm the nervous system, and guide you back to your true self.This episode is for you if you're craving stillness, searching for healing, or ready to reconnect with who you really are—beyond the noise of cultural expectations.💡 What You’ll Learn:How breathwork differs from and complements meditationWhy breathwork helps release emotions stored in the bodyThe importance of radical self-care and creating space for healingHow breathwork fosters self-compassion and nervous system regulationWhy feeling your emotions is essential to freedom and growthThe role of presence, honesty, and responsibility in personal transformation🧘‍♀️ Key Takeaways:✔️ Breathwork is a powerful tool for emotional and spiritual healing✔️ Self-compassion is a radical act of self-love✔️ Presence is the key to transformation✔️ Releasing emotional blocks can open the door to clarity and peace✔️ Radical honesty with yourself is the foundation for growth✔️ It’s not about fixing your life—it’s about shifting how you show up for it🕰️ Chapters:00:00 – Intro to Breathwork + Meet Sam Zeff02:14 – Sam’s Journey to Breathwork04:55 – Personal Stories of Transformation07:53 – Types of Breathwork10:14 – Breathwork vs. Meditation18:39 – Healing Trauma through Somatic Practice24:29 – Self-Compassion + Worthiness28:08 – Navigating Cultural Pressures32:15 – Awakening to a New Life36:28 – Radical Self-Care + Responsibility40:24 – Creating Space for Self-Discovery50:01 – Experiencing a Breathwork Journey55:53 – The Ongoing Path of Personal Growth🔍 Keywords:breathwork, somatic healing, trauma release, self-discovery, nervous system regulation, emotional wellness, meditation, self-compassion, mindfulness, spiritual growth, radical self-care, healing journey, mental health⭐️ Meet Sam Zeff: Sam Zeff is a Certified Breathwork Facilitator and Intuitive Guide, renowned for his ability to hold space with both raw honesty and deep compassion. Originally from the Philadelphia area but formerly based in Los Angeles, he has worked extensively with wellness spaces specializing in cold plunge, sauna, and breathwork journeys. His own profound personal transformation led him to the life-changing power of Breathwork—an awakening that ignited his mission to share this practice with others. Through his work with individuals and groups, Sam helps people break tMeet your host:Sue McCarroll is the founder of Opal Wellness Studio. Sue has a unique style of coaching women to increase self-care, self-compassion, navigate busy mom life and nourish their bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. She is is a holistic health coach, Pilates teacher, business owner and mom who gave up diet-culture beliefs to live a lifestyle full of clarity and vitality!You can learn more about Sue on InstagramThank you for listening! Please take a moment to subscribe and review. This supports the Well2You Podcast in reaching more people who need to be connected to these impactful conversations.APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFY