<p><em>“Your body already knows how to ride the waves. I think we’ve gotten so used to only trusting our minds and not trusting our bodies to do what’s good for them, and I think our body has a deep knowing.”</em></p><p>~ Erin Collins</p><p>Hi! Guest host Julia Mark here.</p><p>In this second episode of the <em>Doors to Grief</em> miniseries, we hear from the insightful Erin Collins about her journey to becoming a breathwork guide and sound healer. </p><p>Erin Collins offers both a scientific and spiritual perspective on how breathwork can be used as a tool for releasing stuck emotions. Our personal stories about navigating grief are woven throughout.</p><p>Whether you’re a breathwork enthusiast or wondering (like Erin’s grandfather), “Now, why would you need to teach someone how to breathe??” I hope this episode opens new doors for you.</p><p><strong>Subscribe: </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breathing-wind/id1490628078"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1xXQGpj4ewonexfbK1QHr6?si=-IowJBNBRmOEnYH5Edb15A"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.subscribeonandroid.com/breathingwind.libsyn.com/rss"><strong>Android Devices</strong></a><strong> | </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3370154.rss"><strong>RSS</strong></a></p><p><strong>About Erin Collins</strong></p><p><em>Erin is a breathwork meditation guide on Vashon Island near Seattle, WA. Through years of training in mental health and certification as a breathwork guide, Erin comes alongside you to provide loving support as you meditate deeply through conscious connected breathwork. Her presence is gentle and supportive, guiding you to self-knowledge, empowerment, and deep healing. </em></p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.resonancevashon.com/">www.ResonanceVashon.com</a></p><p><strong>Mentioned in this episode (and related links)</strong></p><p>* “<a target="_blank" href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/breathwork">What Is Breathwork</a>?” (via the Cleveland Clinic)</p><p>* A style of breathwork called <a target="_blank" href="https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/how-to-practice-transformational-breathing?srsltid=AfmBOorqEiKmOxnjPKbt0SWqlRikYkTnkHJSX8vz5-ILODJT4e07SCSP">Transformational Breathing</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/distress-tolerance/radical-acceptance/">Radical Acceptance</a> as described in Dialectical Behavior Therapy </p><p>* Article discussing how <a target="_blank" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-body/201910/when-trauma-gets-stuck-in-the-body">animals release energy after truama</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/the-grieving-body/">The Grieving Body</a> (interview with author Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor)</p><p>* Research on <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1550830723001660">the power of sound to heal</a></p><p>* Exploring <a target="_blank" href="https://www.verywellmind.com/the-anger-stage-of-grief-characteristics-and-coping-5295703">anger and grief</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ekrfoundation.org/5-stages-of-grief/change-curve/">The 5 Stages of Death</a> by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, which was later formed into the concept of “5 Stages of Grief” (which are definitely not linear!)</p><p><strong>Other </strong><strong><em>Breathing Wind</em></strong><strong> episodes related to somatic practices and processing emotions:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.breathingwind.com/p/the-body-is-everything-making-a-home-6bb">The Body is Everything</a> </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.breathingwind.com/p/30-what-feels-safe-842">What Feels Safe</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.breathingwind.com/p/19-trauma-grief-and-emotions-8d5">Trauma, Grief, and Emotions</a> </p><p><strong>Like this episode? Show it some love.</strong></p><p>Subscribe on <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breathing-wind/id1490628078"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1xXQGpj4ewonexfbK1QHr6?si=-IowJBNBRmOEnYH5Edb15A"><strong>Spotify</strong></a><strong>, </strong>or your favorite podcast app. Please leave a rating or review if you like what you hear! </p><p><em>Connect with us on social media: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/breathingwindpodcast/"><em>Instagram</em></a></p><p><p>Sign up with your email address for updates about the podcast and additional grief resources. We respect your privacy.</p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.breathingwind.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">www.breathingwind.com</a>
