"Breathe light to breathe right. It's not about taking big breaths — it's about breathing less, through your nose." – Patrick McKeown

In this solo episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer shares her top 10 takeaways from her life-changing conversation with world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown. From anxiety and panic to fatigue, brain fog and chronic pain, breathwork is the tool many of us overlook — and it's free.

Karen unpacks simple but powerful techniques Patrick shared that can immediately shift your nervous system, improve sleep, and calm your mind. Whether you're living with MS or simply overwhelmed by stress, this episode will teach you how to breathe better so you can feel better.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🤍 Why "take a deep breath" might be the worst advice when you're stressed

🩸 How mouth breathing affects your sleep, mood, and immunity

🧬 The role of nasal breathing in managing anxiety and panic

📊 How your breathing changes during your monthly cycle (and what to do about it)

🪟 Why small breath holds build big nervous system resilience

🌟 How better breathing improves pain perception, sleep quality and recovery

💡 Why functional breathing needs to be part of every chronic illness plan

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Full Episode with Patrick McKeown

🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout

🔗 CleanBoss: Botanical Disinfectant

Connect With Patrick McKeown:

• 🌐 Website:⁠ Oxygen Advantage⁠

• 📚 Book:⁠ The Oxygen Advantage on Amazon⁠

• 📺 YouTube Channel:⁠ Patrick McKeown on YouTube⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ @oxygenadvantage

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeJoin our Inner Circle Book Club

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

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"Your breath is the gateway to healing your mind, body, and nervous system." – Patrick McKeown

In this powerful conversation on Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer sits down with world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown to explore how your breath can heal your mind, body, and nervous system. If you’ve ever felt stuck in fight-or-flight, struggled with fatigue, anxiety, or brain fog — this is your reminder that healing starts with your breath.

Karen and Patrick dive into why deep breathing can sometimes backfire, how slowing your exhale calms your mind, and why nose breathing is critical for real recovery — especially for anyone living with MS or a chronic illness.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🌄 Why deep breathing isn't always the answer (and what to do instead)

💨 How to switch off your fight-or-flight response naturally

🚵️ Why breathing through your nose transforms sleep, focus, and healing

🎵 How slowing your exhale rebalances your nervous system

🏋️ Simple breathwork exercises to help manage anxiety and panic

🫏️ How mouth breathing during sleep sabotages recovery

📉 Why breath training is the missing link in mental health and chronic illness care

Connect With Patrick McKeown:

• 🌐 Website: Oxygen Advantage

• 📚 Book: The Oxygen Advantage on Amazon

• 📺 YouTube Channel: Patrick McKeown on YouTube

• 📸 Instagram: @oxygenadvantage

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome

Join our Inner Circle Book Club

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

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"Your mouth might be sabotaging your health - and you don’t even know it." - Karen Dwyer

In this solo episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer recaps her fascinating conversation with biological dentist Dr. Kelly Blodgett. If you’ve ever thought dental health was just about brushing and flossing, think again. Karen shares 10 powerful lessons that completely changed the way she looks at oral health - and how it's connected to fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune conditions, and more.

From the toxic impact of mercury fillings and the risks of aggressive dental work, to how joy and nervous system regulation affect your mouth, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone living with chronic illness or navigating invisible symptoms.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🚽 Why your mouth is the front door to your whole-body healt

🌍 How mercury fillings impact your brain, nerves, and long-term wellbeing

🤎 Why you're allowed to question your dentist and take your time

💉 The signs of dental-related inflammation that no one talks about

🪟 How your stress levels change the way your teeth protect themselves

🎨 Why joy, rest, and co-regulation are key to oral healing

🤝 What it means to get truly personalized dental care

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast

🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist

🔗 Karen’s Free MS Masterclass

Connect With Dr. Kelly Blodgett:

🌐 Website: Blodgett Dental Care

💌 Instagram: Dr. Kelly Blodgett on Instagram

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome

Join our Inner Circle Book Club🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

Thank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

If you think going to the dentist is just about fillings and cleanings, this episode will blow your mind.

Host Karen Dwyer sits down with world-renowned biological dentist Dr. Kelly Blodgett to explore how your oral health is directly connected to your immune system, nervous system, and overall wellbeing. From mercury toxicity and fluoride exposure to the emotional impact of dental trauma and the importance of treating the whole person, Dr. Blodgett reveals what most conventional dentists never discuss.

Whether you’re living with MS or just want to understand the deeper impact of what’s in your mouth, this episode is a masterclass in whole-body healing and patient empowerment.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

📉 Why oral health is about more than brushing and flossing

🪗 How mercury fillings and fluoride affect the brain and nervous system

🪩 The link between chronic illness and dental toxicity

💡 How to find a safe, certified dentist for mercury removal

🎨 Why your emotions matter in the dentist’s chair

🧬 What your teeth can reveal about the rest of your body

💆️ Why slowing down and asking better questions changes everything

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast

🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist

🔗 Karen’s Free MS Masterclass

Connect With Dr. Kelly Blodgett:

🌐 Website: Blodgett Dental Care

💌 Instagram: Dr. Kelly Blodgett on Instagram

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

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What if grief wasn't just about loss, but a powerful part of healing?

In this heartfelt solo reflection on Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer revisits her moving conversation with clinical psychologist and grief expert Dr. Sherry Walling. This solo recap dives into the emotional truths that surfaced in their conversation — including the kind of grief that comes with a chronic illness diagnosis, and the deep healing that happens when we honour what we've lost.

Karen shares her top 10 takeaways from the episode, from the unspoken grief of letting go of the life you imagined, to the importance of movement, ritual, creativity, and co-regulation. Whether you're grieving, healing, or supporting someone with MS, this episode is packed with compassionate wisdom and practical tools to help you feel a little more grounded in your journey.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

📖 How to recognise grief that isn’t tied to death — like the loss of a future or identity

😊 Why grief and strength can exist at the same time

🛋️ How suppressing emotion impacts your immune system

🎓 How to talk to your kids honestly and clearly about your diagnosis

🎣 Why your nervous system needs joy, not just green juice and goals

🎨 How creativity and movement support emotional release

🪟 Why rest is not a reward, it’s a requirement

Connect With Karen Dwyer

🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Karen Dwyer on Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍 Karen Dwyer on Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 Karen Dwyer on LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me

🎥 Talk Healing to Me on YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Talk Healing to Me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Talk Healing to Me on Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Talk Healing to Me on Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸Talk Healing to Me on TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠Join our Inner Circle Book Club

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might be quietly grieving or navigating chronic illness. Every listen spreads hope. 🌟

Grief isn’t just about loss—it’s also about becoming.

In this powerful episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer sits down with clinical psychologist, author, and mental health expert Dr. Sherry Walling. Together, they explore how grief can transform us, how to support children when living with MS, and why movement and creativity are vital to emotional healing.

Dr. Walling offers compassionate insights drawn from her own personal and professional experiences—including her family's MS journey—and discusses how rituals, emotional honesty, and even aerial movement can support processing deep grief and navigating uncertainty.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

📖 How to name and honour grief that isn’t about death — like the loss of health or identity

🧠 The emotional impact of MS on children (and what parents can do to help)

🎣 Why rituals, creativity, and even aerial movement can support deep healing

🔊 The power of honest communication with kids facing illness in the family

🙏 What it really means to process big emotions through the body, not just the mind

Connect With Dr Sherry Walling:🌐 Dr. Sherry Walling's Website

🔗 Touching Two Worlds - Sherry's Book

💌 Instagram: @dr.sherrywalling💼 LinkedIn: Dr Sherry Walling

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome

Join our Inner Circle Book Club

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

Thank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

Welcome to this special solo episode of the Talk Healing to Me Podcast, hosted by Karen Dwyer. In this episode, Karen recaps the biggest takeaways from her powerful conversation with Dr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor. She also shares actionable insights to help you apply these lessons in your daily life to take control of your well-being and build healthier habits.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✨ The key insights from Dr. Michael Breus on sleep and wellness.

🌙 How better sleep can transform your health, especially with chronic illness.

⏳ Why waking up at the same time every day is the ultimate game-changer.

🔥 The power of visualization and mindset shifts for daily success.

💪 How to take control of your day and build momentum towards a healthier life.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 ChronoQuiz: Discover Your Chronotype

🔗 Dr. Breus’ Website: The Sleep Doctor

🔗 Books by Dr. Breus: The Power of When & Energize

🔗 ChiliPad Cooling Mattress System

Connect With Dr. Michael Breus:

🌐 Website: The Sleep Doctor

🔊 Podcast: Sleep Success with Dr. Breus

💌 Instagram: @thesleepdoctor

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome

Join our Inner Circle Book Club

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

Thank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

"Sleep that soothes away all worries. Sleep that puts each day to rest. Sleep that relieves the weary laborer and heals hurt minds. Sleep is the main course in life's feast, and the most nourishing." - William Shakespeare

Welcome to the Talk Healing to Me Podcast, hosted by Karen Dwyer. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Breus, also known as The Sleep Doctor, a clinical psychologist, four-time bestselling author, and sleep expert. From understanding the science of chronotypes to practical tips for perfecting your sleep routine, Dr. Breus shares invaluable insights to help you reclaim your nights and energize your days.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✨ Why sleep is the foundation of health and wellness. 

🏨 How personalized sleep strategies based on chronotypes can transform your life. 

⌚ The truth behind the "8-hour myth" and how much sleep you really need. 

🌆 Why waking up at the same time every day is the ultimate sleep hack. 

🏃️ Practical steps to improve sleep quality, manage anxiety, and adapt to life’s disruptions.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 ChronoQuiz: Discover Your Chronotype

🔗 Dr. Breus’ Website: The Sleep Doctor

🔗 Books by Dr. Breus: The Power of When & Energize

🔗 ChiliPad Cooling Mattress System

Connect With Dr. Michael Breus:

🌐 Website: The Sleep Doctor

🔊 Podcast: Sleep Success with Dr. Breus

💌 Instagram: @thesleepdoctor

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome

Join our Inner Circle Book Club

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

Thank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

Feeling scattered, stuck or stretched too thin? In this solo minisode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer reflects on her game-changing conversation with productivity and habit coach Ciara Conlon. Packed with practical wisdom and compassionate reminders, this episode offers a powerful follow-up with insights you can apply today.

Karen weaves in her own experiences alongside Ciara’s advice—from learning how to plan ahead without stress, to giving yourself permission to ask for help and say no without guilt. This minisode is your reminder that small shifts lead to big changes, and the best place to start is with just one core habit.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

🔄 Why productivity isn’t just about time—it’s about emotional regulation

📆 The benefits of planning your week on a Friday instead of a Monday

🛋️ How to reset your day (even when it’s gone off the rails)

📢 The one phrase to help you set boundaries without guilt

🌟 How to choose and commit to one core habit that changes everything

Connect With Karen Dwyer:

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer

🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me:

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome

Join our Inner Circle Book Club

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Music by Max Chubrey from Pixabay

Thank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟

Struggling to stay on top of your to-do list? Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks? In this episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer sits down with productivity powerhouse Ciara Conlon, a leadership and habit coach, and the author of Rise Before Your Bull. Ciara helps people simplify their lives, get unstuck, and take back control of their time, energy, and focus. In this powerful conversation, Ciara shares practical strategies to break free from overwhelm, set boundaries that actually work, and create habits that last.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✨ How to manage time effectively without burnout.

🧠 The biggest myths about productivity and why they hold you back.

🚀 How emotional regulation plays a bigger role in success than time management.

💡 Why setting boundaries is the key to reducing stress.

🔑 How to create habits that stick (even if you’ve struggled before).

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Ciara’s Website: Coaching & Courses

🔗 Lifeflow Planner: Ciara’s 90 Day Productivity Planner

🔗 Rise Before Your Bull: Ciara’s Bestselling Book

Connect With Ciara Conlon:

🌐 Website: Ciara Conlon

💌 Instagram: @coachciaraconlon

💼 LinkedIn: @ciaraconlonJoin our Inner Circle Book Club:

🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book Club

Connect With Karen Dwyer

🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here⁠ 

💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator

⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com

📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer

👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer

💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk here

Talk Healing to Me

🎥YouTube:⁠ Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel⁠

📸 Instagram:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠

👍 Facebook:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠

🌐 Website:⁠ ⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠ 

📸TikTok:⁠ ⁠⁠@talkhealingtomepod⁠⁠⁠

💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟