Turning Your Power On Through Breathwork, Presence, and Capacity Dr Tony Rudd with Fiona Galloway

In this episode of Realms of Power, Dr Tony Rudd sits down with Fiona Galloway for a grounded and insightful conversation on breathwork, nervous system regulation, and embodied personal power. Fiona shares her journey through identity loss, nervous system overwhelm, and rebuilding capacity through conscious breath and self-awareness. Together, they explore how the body stores emotion, why safety and discernment are essential in breathwork, and how small, consistent practices can create lasting change. This episode is a reminder that true power comes from presence, self-responsibility, and the capacity to stay with yourself through life’s challenges. ⏱️ What You’ll Learn (01:04) How the body stores emotion and why breath supports release (01:56) Nervous system breakdown and rebuilding capacity (04:11) Recognising “neediness” as a protective pattern (05:31) Victim consciousness vs personal responsibility and choice (07:15) What breathwork is and the different modalities (07:54) Up-regulation vs down-regulation in breathwork (10:19) Why breathwork can be unsafe with untrained guides (12:25) Feeling emotion without collapsing into it (13:58) Holding space without prescribing meaning (15:27) What to expect after a breathwork session (18:41) Stress protocols vs deeper conscious connected sessions (23:32) A simple daily breath practice you can use immediately 🌿 Connect with Fiona Galloway Practice: Breathwork, Coaching, Facilitation Location: Brisbane, Australia (Online available) Instagram: Nourished Space 🎙️ Connect with Dr Tony Rudd Website: https://linkchiropractic.com.au Podcast: Realms of Power Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealmsOfPower 📘 Resources Clear Your Addictions (CYA) by Dr Tony Rudd Available now: https://amzn.asia/d/5VupWPR ✨ About This Episode This episode explores what it truly means to turn your power on through breath, presence, and self-awareness. Through real-life experiences and grounded wisdom, Fiona Galloway shares how building nervous system capacity allows us to stay present, regulate stress, and live in greater alignment. Whether you are navigating emotional overwhelm, personal change, or seeking deeper embodiment, this conversation offers practical tools and a compassionate reminder to slow down and reconnect with yourself.