Part 3: Presence & Breathing

Date: 09/01/2021Name of show: “Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare”Episode title and number: Mini-Series, Part 3: Presence & BreathingBrief summary:While the majority of the Compassion & Courage podcast is intended for healthcare professionals, this original six part series is for everyone. These are some of the most profound tools and frameworks I’ve found for overcoming adversity and staying grounded in the moment.  When we get stressed and overwhelmed, our breathing becomes more shallow…precisely the opposite of what we need most in a high stress situation. Come with Marcus while he shares this ancient technique to calm the body and mind so you can handle stress with strength and grace.Key topics:[0:26] “Why do we need resiliency and self-care?” – The best way to reduce stress in the moment[1:14] “I’d like to teach you a technique called, ‘Box Breathing’, also known as the four part breath” – Explanation of this intentional breathing exercise[2:19] “Let’s give it a shot!” – The practice of one round of box breathing[3:06] “Stay more grounded in the moment” – You just added one of the best tools to your toolkit for reducing stress and practicing self-careResources for you:Watch the next episode in this 6 part mini-series: https://bit.ly/cc-partfiveSubscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastMarcus Engel website: www.MarcusEngel.comConnect with Marcus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcusEngelSpeaker/Please visit the link above to listen to part five of the 6 part mini-series, “Six Tips for Self Care and Resilience”. Within part five, we’ll discuss how to avoid burnout through journaling.Join us weekly and please feel free to share this podcast with any healthcare professionals you know who may need a shot of inspiration!Know someone outside of the health care profession who may benefit from this 6-part mini-series? Please share it with them! https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcast