Ep. 88 - How to Reset Your Nervous System: Simple Breathwork for Adults and Kids with Dr. Deborah B. Daiek & Dr. Michael Oliver

Send us Fan MailYour stress response is loud, fast, and convincing, but your breath is one of the quickest ways to turn the volume down or up on purpose. I’m joined by Dr. Deborah Dayak and Michael Oliver, the co-founders of Mindation.com, to talk about breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, sound, and intuition as practical tools for emotional wellness, nervous system regulation, and everyday self-care.We get honest about why so many people try breathing exercises once and decide “it doesn’t work,” then walk through what’s really happening inside the body. Deborah and Michael break down the shift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest, why longer exhales tend to calm the body, and how breath holds can support oxygen delivery through carbon dioxide buildup. If you like to understand the “why,” we connect the dots with clear, accessible science, including how breathing rhythms affect heart rate and how simple patterns can change how you feel in minutes.You’ll also hear real, usable techniques you can practice right away: box breathing for calm and balance, humming or “bee breath” for soothing vibration, and energizing breathwork like breath of fire for that afternoon slump (with clear safety guidance). We also talk habit change for busy professionals and overwhelmed parents, plus easy ways to stack a three-minute reset into commutes, meetings, and bedtime routines.Subscribe so you never miss an episode, share this with a friend who’s been living on adrenaline, and leave a review to help more women find tools that actually work. What breath practice are you going to try first?Connect with Michael and DebInstagram @mindtation(Direct link: https://www.instagram.com/mindtation/) Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/47pj8awv YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/33ue8uc5 Mindtation Collaborative- Mindtation.comBreathe With Bubbaloon: A Breath Workbook For KidsJust Breathe: Breathing Strategies for Busy Professionals  Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care ChallengeVisit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and read more!Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to Heal & Thrive Wednesdays and get the mid-week reset you need. Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration.I want to hear your thoughts on the show:Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform.Subscribe to the showYou'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.