Figuring Sh*t Out with Dr. Nikki Neretin

Exploring Parenting in the Face of Racism.

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Back in Nome for this episode and the 21 hours of light is amazing. The ocean and Tundra has melted and the weather is warm.  

We explore a new type of breath called "suspending the breath in and out" This breath will help keep control and regulate the nervous system.  When the breath is mastered than you are on the road to mastering your life.  

Breath Retention on Exhale

  1. Inhale deeply.
  2. Bring your attention to the clavicle and upper ribs. Lift the upper ribs slightly and fix them in place.
  3. Relax the soldiers, throat and face.
  4. Pull the chin in.
  5. Become still and calm.
  6. If you feel the urge to exhale, inhale a tiny bit instead.
    7. Breath Retention on Exhale
    1. Start with a complete exhale.
    2. Pull the naval point back toward the spine.
    3. Lift the lower chest and diaphragm.
    4. Let the upper ribs relax and compress.
    5. Do not bend the spine and ribs when exhaling completely -- this would interrupt the action of the diaphragm.
    6. Pull the chin in.
    7. Become still and calm.
    8. If the muscles start a reflux to inhale, consciously exhale a little more. This can extend the length of suspension significantly without any strain or struggle. 


      9. We also discuss racism in the context of parenting and corporal punishment.  Historically the harshness of the outside world gets duplicated at home in order to protect your family, especially boys, from devastating brutality outside of the home. Often this pre-traumatic stress doesn't actually protect from the institutional racism but rather keeps families disconnected and angry which might create more vulnerability when confronted with a stressful and aggressive situation. Imagine what it would be like to double down on the joy, love and connection in order to prepare for the possible harshness outside of the home. 


      If you want a big, fun life with less worry, overwhelm and anxiety so that you can be super-connected with your children and really keep then close and safe DM or contact me and see how I can help.

      If you want to know more about what it would be like to work together, get in touch for  a free consultation.  I can help you have the worry free big joyous life that will really keep your family safe through stronger connections.

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