Breath as a Lifeline: NatNat Bedard on Healing, Parenting & Nervous System Wisdom

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated.In this episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo welcomes Natalie (NatNat) Bedard, an emotional healing specialist and founder of Life To One Self. Through the lens of a powerful personal story—from a near-death experience to raising twin boys while healing—this conversation explores how breath becomes more than a practice; it becomes a lifeline, a mirror, and a transformative tool.The discussion delves into how meditation, mindful breathing, and nervous system awareness can support emotional integration, rest, and self-compassion. NatNat leads listeners through a grounding "mindful moment" breathwork practice and shares the deep impact of vitality breathwork and cold plunges. Her reflections offer insights into choosing presence, embracing inner wisdom, and honoring the body’s signals.Key Points:[2:53] – Discovering meditation and breathwork after a mysterious illness and hospitalization.[5:15] – Parenting twins as a spiritual practice and learning to ride emotional waves through breath.[13:58] – A guided mindful moment to regulate, release, and reconnect.[20:09] – Why the nervous system needs rest and why pushing isn’t always healing.[28:56] – Processing childhood trauma and accessing deep compassion through vitality breathwork.[41:36] – Amanda’s journey with grief, breath, and the healing power of presence.[46:14] – Exploring spirit, nervous system intelligence, and what it means to truly feel safe in the body.To Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess