Master Stress with Dr. S
Welcome to Master Stress with Dr. S, the podcast that empowers high-achievers to unlock their full potential by mastering stress and achieving burnout-proof success. Hosted by Dr. Safia Debar, a renowned stress expert, medical doctor, speaker and coach. Each episode dives deep into the neuroscience of stress, blending logic and intuition to give you practical tools for thriving in a fast-paced world. Whether you’re navigating the pressures of leadership, striving for peak performance, or yearning for a life of balance and freedom, Dr. Safia Debar will guide you through powerful strategies, expert insights, and personal stories to help you regain control, nurture your well-being, and live authentically. Tune in to discover how to stop stress from holding you back and start living your best, empowered life.
Master Stress with Dr. S
The Science of Breathwork—Rewiring Stress & Healing Trauma
The Power of Breath Work: Science, Benefits, and Practices
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S,' Dr. Safia Debar delves into the transformative power of breath work, despite battling pharyngitis. She highlights the significant role breathing plays in affecting one's emotional and physical state, showing how it can lead to feelings of anxiety, calmness, and even peak performance. By taking listeners on a journey of their breath, she explains its process, benefits, and potential interruptions due to stress and trauma. Dr. Debar reflects on her personal experiences and outlines the practical steps to reconnect with one's natural breathing patterns. Key topics include the physiological effects of breathing, its role in stress response, altering brainwave patterns, and accessing altered states of consciousness for deep personal insight and healing.
00:00 Introduction to Master Stress with Dr. S
01:12 The Power of Breath Awareness
02:58 Breath Work: A Journey of Healing
04:14 Benefits of Conscious Breathing
06:45 The Science Behind Breathing
10:50 Breathing and the Nervous System
18:01 Practical Breath Work Techniques
20:30 Starting Your Breath Work Practice
23:03 Conclusion and Next Steps
Connect with Dr Safia Debar
GP Mayo Clinic London
https://www.mayoclinichealthcare.co.uk
Harvard affiliated BHI certified in Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) courses
@drsafiadebar
One of Tatler's "Top 21 private doctors in Britain" 2020