In this episode of The Curious Midlife, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jill Miller, co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With over 30 years of experience in  anatomy and movement, Jill is a pioneer in linking the worlds of breathwork, fitness, yoga, massage, athletics, and pain management.

As the Teacher’s Teacher, Jill has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manual therapists to incorporate her innovative self-care fitness programming into athletic and medical facility programs worldwide. In this episode, Jill shares insights on breathwork, deregulation, and stress management in midlife.

Jill also discusses her latest book, Body by Breath: The Science and Practice of Physical and Emotional Resilience, and the inspiration behind it. She explains how her passion for self-care and her studies in anatomy and movement led her to explore the power of breathwork and its impact on physical and emotional resilience.

Throughout the episode, Jill's knowledge and expertise in breathwork and deregulation shine through, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their wellness in midlife. There is so much to unpack in this episode, so I encourage you to grab a notepad and enjoy all that Jill has to share! 

Jill’s Links: 
Jill’s Book and Book Tour: https://bodybybreath.com/
@tuneupfitness across social platforms 

Julie’s Links: 
Website: https://julieangel.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julie_angel_phd_movementsnacks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085517745475
Book a call with me!  drjulieangel@gmail.com 

Key talking points of this episode: 
[4:08 ] Introduction to Jill Miller 
[7:08 ] Jill’s Early Introduction to the Power of Our Breathing
[10:28 ] Jill’s Experience With Eating Disorders and Mental Health 
[14:42 ] Listening to the Body’s Natural Intelligence 
[17:55 ] Jill’s Book “Body by Breath” and Her Self-myofascial Release Tools
[26:34 ] How “Body by Breath” Evolved - The Road to Downregulation
[31:14 ] The Truth About Relaxation-Induced Anxiety 
[35:12 ] Julie’s Strong Resting Approach  
[37:44 ] Moving Through Your Emotions
[40:26 ] The Breath Cycle 
[43:39 ] Finding Your Embodied Moment 
[44:58 ] Jill’s Approach as a Yoga Practitioner
[46:17 ] Becoming a Happy Generalist 
[49:22 ] “Stop Taking Deep Breaths” and CO2 Resilience 
[52:03 ] The Truth About Breathing and Your Diaphragm 
[55:36 ] The Five P’s to Create a Parasympathetic Environment for Relaxation
[58:41 ] What Jill Is Currently Doing for Fun
[1:03:35 ] Closing Thoughts