Robbie Bent - Breathwork and the Mental Health Revolution

Today’s society has its challenges regarding stress and emotional well-being. We can all agree that mindfulness, community, and better mental health options are needed. Although meditation can be helpful, it can also be intimidating for beginners. Breathwork is a great, simple alternative. Robbie Bent is the co-founder and CEO of Othership – a physical and digital wellness company with structured programs to reduce stress, improve sleep, boost energy, and improve mood using breathwork techniques. In this episode, Robbie Bent outlines the difference between mediation and breathwork, the health benefits of structured breathing techniques, and even leads us in a breathwork session. Today on The Lab Report: 3:30 Meet Robbie Bent and hear about his journey to breathwork 10:15 Breathwork and parasympathetic/sympathetic balance 14:20 Mouth vs. nasal breathing and mouth taping 21:10 Differences between mediation and breathwork 24:55 The community at Othership and revolutionizing mental health 31:55 Ice baths, sauna, and emotional resilience 37:00 Robbie leads us in a breathwork session!!!!   (*Don’t do this while driving) 49:30 Emotional connection and shifting emotional states 53:00 Connect with Robbie and work with Othership 53:45 The Fireball   Additional Resources: Othership Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.