We live in a world that profits off our overwhelm—rushing us, distracting us, disconnecting us from the very thing that keeps us alive: the breath. In this deeply personal and transformative episode, Fernanda shares her journey from anxiety and burnout to nervous system regulation and healing—guided by the sacred act of slowing down her breath.

She unpacks insights from the groundbreaking book Breath by James Nestor, blending science and spirituality to reveal why breathing slower may be the single most powerful tool for longevity, peace, and presence. You’ll also learn practical breathwork techniques you can start using today—and end the episode with a soothing guided breath meditation to bring it all home.

This is more than a conversation about breath—it’s a portal back to yourself.

🌀 Key Topics & Themes:

✅ How our modern world conditions us to disconnect from our bodies
✅ Fernanda’s personal story of living in chronic anxiety and the breaking point that led her to breathwork
✅ The science behind breath and longevity (James Nestor’s Breath)
✅ How slowing your breath regulates the nervous system and promotes healing
✅ Simple breathing techniques to reduce stress and build inner peace
✅ A powerful guided breath meditation to close the episode

📌 Takeaways & Reflections:

📌 You can’t always change your circumstances—but you can always return to your breath.
📌 Slower breath = calmer body = clearer mind.
📌 Breath is the only tool you’re born with that requires no equipment and yet holds the power to transform your life.
📌 Longevity isn’t just about genetics—it’s about how deeply and intentionally you live.
📌 Healing is not about fixing yourself; it’s about remembering who you already are beneath the anxiety.

🔁 Guided Practice Mentioned:

🧘‍♀️ Box Breathing Technique:
Inhale for 4 → Hold for 4 → Exhale for 4 → Hold for 4 → Repeat for 4 rounds

🫁 5-Second Breath Practice:
Inhale for 5 seconds → Exhale for 5 seconds
(Practice for 5–10 minutes for full benefits)

🎧 Includes a 10-minute guided breath meditation at the end of the episode

More Resources :

- Breath: The New science of a Lost Art by James Nestor.

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