25. The Nervous System, Breathwork, and Remembering Who You Are with Jake Whan

What if your nervous system isn’t just biological… but spiritual?In this episode of The Neuro’s Journey, Steve sits down with Jake, spiritual teacher and founder of Ascension University, to explore how breath, emotion, and the body reconnect us to our true self. Together, they unpack the deeper purpose behind emotional pain, the role of shame in disconnection, and why feeling everything might be the path back to love.If you’ve ever felt: “I have everything I thought I wanted, but something still feels off” “I avoid certain emotions because I’m afraid of what’s there” “I know I need to slow down, but I don’t know how”This conversation offers a new lens on healing, spirituality, and what it means to truly come home to yourself.In this episode, we explore:Why the nervous system is your “spiritual operating system”How suppressed emotions like shame block connection and fulfillmentThe role of breathwork in healing trauma and restoring presenceJake’s journey from athlete to spiritual guideThe moment success stopped feeling like enoughHow childhood experiences shape your emotional patternsWhy feeling “lower” emotions can actually elevate your stateIntuition as a body-based experience, not a mental onePractical ways to start a daily breathwork practiceThe concept of Christ consciousness beyond religionMasculinity, grounded presence, and emotional safety in relationshipsHow doing your own work impacts your family and environmentKey takeaway:Your emotions are not obstacles. They are the gateway. When you allow yourself to fully feel, you reconnect to who you’ve always been.Resources & Mentions:Ascension UniversityAscension Immersion Retreat (Boulder, Colorado)Breathwork practices and somatic healingConnect with Jake:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake_whan/Ascension University: https://www.skool.com/ascensionuniversity/aboutConnect with Steve and The Neuro’s Journey:Join the Neuro’s Journey Newsletter: https://theneurosjourney.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheNeurosJourneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sapourn-642215118/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneurosjourney/If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it.