What we're talking about in this episode Tips to reduce stress at a moments notice with aromatherapy and breathwork Learn why breathwork is the #1 self-healing modality  Explore how breathwork can help with all types of addictions and anxiety How to cut through your negative feedback loop with breath strategies  Specific breath patterns to help you get started on your breathwork journey The importance of feeling more in tune with your body and reducing fear   Episode Summary What if I told you that chronic stress and constantly being on your toes is not the norm? You can reduce your stress at a moment’s notice when you have the right tools at your fingertips, and Samantha Skelly is living proof of that.  A seven-figure entrepreneur, sought after international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching effort, Samantha helps people breathe, feel and thrive with powerful breathwork techniques. Despite her own hesitance towards breathwork, it has changed Samantha’s life and helped her enhance her daily performance by opening up the door of healing possibilities.  Samantha is here to help you utilize the power of your breath to clear emotions, release suppressed trauma and begin feeling your own unique essence. Instead of searching for answers from other people, Samantha believes that what we are looking for is already inside ourselves, and by getting in tune with your body through breathwork you can find the power the exists within yourself.  If you are curious about the innate power of breathwork or need help integrating it into your life, Samantha is the coach for you. Through connecting with our bodies we can release our dependence on addictive substances, lower our anxiety and heal the modern body.  How do you utilize the power of breathwork to create proactive responses to your daily stressors? Share how you relate to Samantha’s story in the comments on the episode page!   Quotes “I knew I needed to make a change after four years every single day fighting food, on and off the scale, my soul was like, you can’t live like this anymore.” (13:28)  “When we utilize the power of breathwork, the body is doing the work for us, not the mind.” (17:29) “Everyone and their body are so incredibly powerful, and the best teacher that we have is ourselves.” (18:34) “There is so much work that can be done when we just pay attention to our feelings and we really feel them so that we can extract the lessons.” (22:52) “The hardest part of meditation is bypassing the mind to get into the intuitive body, but when we can do that through breathwork the rest becomes really easy.” (31:15) “Start with 3 minutes, start with 1 minute, just start where you can.” (33:55)   Resources Mentioned Free Pause Breathwork Audio Follow Samantha on Instagram Samantha Skelly Website Hungry For Happiness Pause Breathwork Journey EY 122: Why Adrenal Fatigue Is A Myth The Essential Hormone Solution   Other Resources: Register for the Essential Oil Hormone Summit Here Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube