What happens when years of shallow breathing, unprocessed emotions, and a fast-paced lifestyle finally meet the healing power of breath?

In this inspiring episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo speaks with Alicia, an Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Consultant with over two decades of experience in marketing, public relations, and entrepreneurship. Alicia shares her personal journey from living in constant tension to discovering Breathwork, a practice that helped her release deeply stored childhood trauma, calm her nervous system, and reconnect with her body in a profound way.

Amanda and Alicia explore the many layers of breathwork’s impact, from emotional release and nervous system regulation to improved endurance, better sleep, and everyday mindfulness. Alicia also offers practical, accessible techniques for calming anxiety on the spot, insight into why so many people breathe incorrectly (especially women), and her evolving perspective on “healing” as a return to the soul rather than fixing something broken.

🔹 Episode Highlights

[2:21] – Alicia’s first introduction to Breathwork and the emotional shift it sparked
[3:53] – The beach session that released years of stored childhood trauma
[6:22] – How societal habits lead women to breathe incorrectly and hold tension
[10:29] – Breathwork’s surprising impact on physical endurance and stamina
[11:58] – Nightly breathwork practices for deeper, more restful sleep
[20:59] – Quick, discreet ways to regulate the nervous system anywhere
[24:31] – Naming emotions without judgment to promote emotional health
[32:01] – Upcoming retreats and the shift from “healing” to soul reconnection

This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking simple yet powerful ways to release emotional blockages, regulate their nervous system, and reconnect with their true self, one conscious breath at a time.

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