The Science Behind Breath Work: A Natural Path to Healing with Gwen Dittmar, Trauma-Informed Coach and Healer for High Achievers | EP 68

Free Guide - 3 Things You Need to Know About Cancer:  https://www.katiedeming.com/cancer-101/How does your breath hold the key to emotional freedom and physical healing?Meet Gwen Dittmar, a coach, healer, somatic medicine practitioner. After years in pharmaceutical research, she discovered powerful tools that help people release emotional blocks, reduce anxiety, and access their body's natural healing abilities - all through the power of breath and body awareness.You'll learn practical breathing techniques you can use anywhere - whether you're stuck in traffic, preparing for a difficult conversation, or trying to fall asleep at night. Gwen shares specific tools for different situations and explains how these practices can help calm your nervous system within minutes.Chapters:17:47 - Breathwork tools vs. healing 22:41 - Self-awareness and grounding 26:40 - Somatic medicine uses31:39 - Heal by trusting your body and emotions35:14 - Fostering self-love and independence If you've ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your body, these accessible methods could be life-changing. Gwen reveals how unresolved emotional patterns might be affecting your physical health and wellbeing. She explains why highly successful people often struggle to break free from stress cycles, and offers a fresh perspective on healing that doesn't require hours of meditation or complete lifestyle changes. Listen and learn why some people can follow all the "right" protocols but still feel stuck, and how incorporating these tools can enhance any healing journey.Connect with Gwen: https://www.gwendittmar.com/Which Fast Is Right for You? - Take the FREE QUIZ:https://www.whichfastisrightforyou.com/Join Dr. Katie for a three-day guided reset to slow down, listen to your body, and practice a more loving relationship with yourself—with daily live calls, expert support, and community alongside you: https://tinyurl.com/y5cm5wtjFollow Dr. Katie Deming on InstagramWatch on YoutubeDISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast  is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.A thought-provoking podcast explores cancer through the lens of holistic medicine and functional medicine, discussing causes of cancer, metabolic health, and unconventional approaches like water fasting, fasting and autophagy, and detox, while weighing fasting benefits against chemo side effects and radiation side effects, sharing stories of a cancer survivor navigating chemotherapy, natural medicine, holistic healing, and even sp...