EP #183 Bringing breathwork into everyday life with Em McCarthy

Is breathwork the missing link in your mental health and performance journey? In this transformative episode, I sit down with Emma McCarthy — mental health occupational therapist and therapeutic breathwork specialist — to explore how the simple act of breathing can profoundly impact anxiety, nervous system regulation, and athletic performance. Emma shares her personal journey from clinical mental health settings to holistic healing, and why traditional talk therapy wasn’t the full solution for her or her clients. We dive deep into the science of breath, nervous system safety, daily breath practices, and how mouth versus nose breathing could be the key to calming your mind and body. Plus, Emma introduces a powerful daily breathing tool you can start using today — and a sneak peek into her brand-new Breath Reset Program designed to rewire your nervous system for better health, resilience, and recovery. 🎧 Tune in for practical strategies you can implement immediately and get ready to breathe your way to a stronger, calmer you. LINKS TO EMMA: Website: www.sensebreathwork.com.au  Social links: @sensebreaththerapy Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session If you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on Zoom and brainstorm what testing will show you how to heal your gut & hormones (for good!) Book Here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.