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Mastering the skill of breathing for resilience and wellbeing: David Jackson - PART 2
Improving how you breath is probably the best way to get more energy, sleep better and enjoy a calm and resilient nervous system. I'm talking to David Jackson, Oxygen advantage Master Trainer and Breathwork coach extraordinaire. We’ve split this conversation in 2 as there’s quite a lot to take in, but it’s powerful stuff. In part 2 we explore the:
Powerful connection between breathing and the vagus nerve
Techniques like humming to stimulate the vagus nerve and promote relaxation
Critical role of the diaphragm in breathing
Importance of carbon dioxide in optimizing breathing and overall health
Practical ways to improve carbon dioxide sensitivity and breathing efficiency
Building on insights from Part 1 to provide a comprehensive understanding of conscious breathing
Jacko's website: https://www.probreathwork.com/
My links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
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Mastering the skill of breathing to enhance resilience and wellbeing: Oxygen Advantage master trainer David Jackson
Improving how you breath is probably the best way to get more energy, sleep better and enjoy a calm and resilient nervous system. I'm talking to David Jackson, Oxygen advantage Master Trainer and Breathwork coach extraordinaire. We’ve split this conversation in 2 as there’s quite a lot to take in, but it’s powerful stuff. In part 1 we explore the:
Importance of breathing as a fundamental health pillar
Overlooked signs of stress and anxiety in breathing patterns
Misconceptions around breathing techniques
Vital role of nasal breathing
Science behind slow and low breathing
How slow and low breathing can help manage stress and activate the parasympathetic nervous system
Jacko's website: https://www.probreathwork.com/
🔗 Free course on beating burnout and finding flow: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
My links:
Book: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Website: simonmundie.com
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
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Overcome burnout and develop resilience - by doing nothing: Steve Magness
“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone” - Blaise Pascal. Rates of burnout and overwhelm are soaring and yet the advice tends to be push harder and exercise more. For people struggling with burnout this can lead to illness and a crash. On the contrary, we need to embrace stillness and simply being. Doing nothing is not easy for most people, yet it is what our nervous system's are crying out for, and it is the path to developing true resilience.
🔗 My Free course on beating burnout and finding flow for peak performance is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
Website: simonmundie.com
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
The paperback edition of my book, Champion Thinking: Get Out of Your Own Way, Find Your Peak Performance, is now available. Published by Bloomsbury, the link is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN
'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED
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The transformative power of forgiveness: How Richard McCann forgave his Mother's killer Peter Sutcliffe
How Richard McCann found peace after his mother's murder by Peter Sutcliffe. At just 5 years old, Richard's life was shattered when his mother was brutally murdered by the serial killer known as the Yorkshire Ripper. In the aftermath, Richard endured further hardship, including a difficult home life and personal struggles with drugs and incarceration. Yet, through it all, Richard managed not only to survive, but to ultimately find the courage to forgive his mother's killer, liberating himself in the process. Richard's journey of forgiveness was deeply influenced by the teachings of figures like Desmond Tutu, who emphasised the liberating power of forgiveness, even in the face of the most heinous acts.
We discuss
· Richard's story and journey of forgiveness
· His insights on the importance of acceptance, forgiveness and resilience
· The ripple effect of Richard's story and message, and how it has impacted countless lives
· Richard's belief in spiritual interconnectedness and the role of synchronicity in his life
Links:
· Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmccann
· Learn more about Richard's work: https://richardmccann.co.uk/
The paperback edition of my book, Champion Thinking: Get Out of Your Own Way, Find Your Peak Performance, is now available. Published by Bloomsbury, the link is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
'This book captures the magic of being in flow . . . Highly recommend' RONNIE O'SULLIVAN
'Entertaining and enlightening' MATTHEW SYED
🔗 My Free course on beating burnout and finding flow for peak performance is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
Website: simonmundie.com
YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/YouTubeSimonMundie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonmundie/
Substack Newsletter: https://simonmundie.substack.com/
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Why positive thinking is overrated and what to do instead: US Open winner Dominic Thiem
“Always think positively" sounds like good advice - on the surface. But is it really possible, or even desirable? In this episode, Dominic Thiem and I explore why chasing constant positivity isn’t the answer.
Novak Djokovic weighed in on this idea in a 2024 interview, explaining why he doesn’t agree with the idea that we should always think positively. Novak's ability to acknowledge and allow challenging thoughts and feelings, and then recenter himself, is what makes him probably the 'mentally toughest player' in the history of the sport;.
Dominic Thiem, the 2020 US Open champion, shares a similar perspective. I caught up with Dom just before his retirement last year, and his insights on this topic were particularly insightful.
The full episode with Domi is here: https://pod.fo/e/276837
The paperback edition of my book, Champion Thinking: Get Out of Your Own Way, Find Your Peak Performance, is now available. Published by Bloomsbury, the link is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/book
🔗 My Free course on beating burnout and finding flow for peak performance is here: https://www.simonmundie.com/beat-burnout-mini-course
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A New Way of Being is about awakening, as well as how to foster and realise it in your life. From avoiding burnout to the real beauty of flow, Simon Mundie and guests discuss ways to understand and embody this new way of being.
Our guests range from world renowned thinkers, philosophers and psychologists and healers - to many of the most successful athletes of all time.