https://youtu.be/TU5GRuqyImI Well worth the time to watch :) In this special live conversation at the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, Canada, Jay sits down with renowned physician and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté for a deeply moving exploration of identity, healing, and the hidden patterns that shape our lives. Gabor explains that our obsession with how others perceive us often begins in childhood, when our fundamental need to be seen and understood isn’t fully met. In response, many people unconsciously adapt, hiding parts of themselves or becoming who they think others want them to be in order to feel accepted and loved.

I appreciated reading the various responses/reactions that many have posted both before and after our breathwork session. I'm not sure how widely known breathwork has become internationally. In the US it is definitely getting a lot of attention...not unlike cold plunges, red light therapy, stem cells....etc etc. In essence...The evolution of these modalities is all focused on nervous system regulation. We are all living in incredibly challenging times and many individuals are living life in various states of "dysregulation". This leads to all kinds of physical, emotional and spiritual struggles. I was first introduced to breathwork a few years ago and I have studied it quite a bit....While there has not been much research published yet, it is definitely becoming viewed as a very beneficial self care activity. There are many types and styles of breathwork....They all have some value depending on one's goals or intention(s) for using it. Examples: athletic performance, increasing endurance, stabilizing anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, increasing self awareness and more. It can take repeated sessions to achieve whatever benefit or outcome someone is seeking...Every breathwork session can be experienced differently...even with the same style and/or breathwork practitioner... Including this opportunity in our 6 week program was really special...Obviously Jim has been practicing breathwork for some time. He has discovered it's value. I trust that further exploration of this experience will occur in our group or within the community...Hopefully, for those who discovered some benefits and also for those who are determining whether or not this modality may be useful or helpful. I have settled on a certain breathwork style called SOMA IQ....meaning..the Intelligence of the body. This organization is on the Skool platform as well. It is possible to join that community and learn more...They offer free webinars, podcasts, and even breathwork sessions for the public...