Welcome to another episode of "Starting a Counseling Practice Success Stories"! Today, host Kelly Higdon is joined by her friend and breath work mentor, Zach Raider, for a unique conversation about the power of breath work in both personal healing and professional practice.

Together, they unpack how breath work can help therapists navigate stress, uncertainty, and change, offering a path to deeper self-trust and creative ways of connecting with clients. Zach shares the science and art behind conscious breathing, while Kelly reflects on her own transformative journey with breath work and how it’s become a cornerstone in her life and coaching.

Tune in for practical insights on integrating somatic practices into therapy, finding opportunity in discomfort, and building community in challenging times. If you’re looking for inspiration and new therapeutic tools, you won’t want to miss this episode.

00:00 "Breathwork: Key to Healing & Awareness"

03:24 "Mindfulness Through Breath Awareness"

09:24 Limits of AI in Therapy

12:42 Embracing Triggers for Growth

14:04 "Self-Reflection on Triggers"

19:07 "Collective Fear or Personal?"

21:59 Breaking Generational Emotional Cycles

24:55 The Power of Breath in Therapy

29:39 "Expanding Beyond Limitations"

31:25 "Therapist's Role in Embracing Fear"

33:46 "Until Next Time"

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