Episode 111: Finding Resilience in Every Breath: A Conversation with Carol Rudd

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast episode, DJ invited respiratory therapist, Carol Rudd, to the show to discuss her expertise and the power of choice. Listen in to hear about Carol’s profound understanding of the human respiratory system and why she has dedicated her life to make breathing easier for children and adults alike. And stay tuned to learn that when we or our children are confronted with challenging life circumstances (shortness of breath), instead of panicking, there is always a choice. Carol, a licensed massage therapist, a qigong instructor and respiratory therapist offering FIT2Breathe for those struggling to breathe with COPD. As an asymptomatic and Respiratory Therapist, Carol has experienced the worry and fear that comes with shortness of breath. For 41 years she has worked to make breathing easier for others.  Carol loves it when someone learns that no matter the situation, they always have choice!TIMESTAMPS• [4:17] Carol on empowering kids to take responsibility for themselves: “It's all about making sure that everyone knows that they have choice, but with choice also comes responsibility.” • [10:33] DJ & Carol discuss the anxiety that seems to plague a lot of children these days. • [27:36] “We all need that encouragement, support and choice… even when we're in chaos ourselves, we have to detach ourselves from that and say, Okay, this is what my child needs. This is what I need.”• [30:38] Carol discusses how shaming is not a solution and that by giving our children choices and allowing them to make them… that's honoring and respecting them as a human being.For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastFREE GUIDE TO AN AMAZING SUMMER: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/strategic-summerONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundleCarol Rudd - Website: https://www.healingchoicesoasis.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/healingchoicesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/healingchoices Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support