199. Unlocking the Power of the Breath to Heal Trauma and Improve Performance, and Enhance Well-Being with Michelle Florez

Michelle Florez is a certified Transformational Coach for those devoted to a higher purpose—the soulful humans who have a deep desire in their hearts to serve others. She has developed a unique coaching style, weaving in the healing art of breathwork with transpersonal psychology. In this epsiode, you will discover the transformative power of breathwork in processing trauma and accessing deeper states of consciousness, and learn various breathing techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. You will also better under the significance of heart rate variability for overall well-being and performance, and hear about the impact of the subconscious mind on beliefs and behaviors while gaining practical tips for incorporating breathwork and inner stillness practices into your daily routine for holistic well-being and personal growth. Key Points: 00:00:00 Deep deep dive meditation and growth. 00:03:21 How breathwork led to a spiritual awakening and career change. 00:07:02 Breathwork helps access unconscious mind, healing. 00:14:35 Techniques for total body relaxation. 00:18:39 How relationships impact heart rate variability levels. 00:22:11 What is HRV and why is it important? 00:26:08 Breath work benefits athletic performance. 00:30:04 The importance of training the respiratory system for optimal performance. 00:33:44 Best times to do breath work to recondition your mind. 00:37:36 Conscious mind vs. subconscious mind and why they matter. 00:41:16 How to use certain music to reprogram your mind and live a higher quality life. 00:49:16 Using the breath as a form of self care. 00:52:31 The surprising healing powers of the breath 54:20 Michelle’s definition of Pure Ambition Connect with Michelle: https://www.michelleflorez.com/ Instagram LinkedIn Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here’s what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco SPONSORS Get 20% off the best products on the market to look, feel, and perform your best in all areas of life with Organifi: https://get.aspr.app/SHFlC Elevate your hydration and hit your protein goals with no sugar and nothing artificial and get 20% off with code DFUSCO20 at https://pwrlift.com/discount/DFUSCO20 Improve your metabolic health, get into flow state, and start living better with and get 30% off Ketone-IQ with code “FUSCO” at https://hvmn.com/FUSCO