Seven Directions® Breathwork: The Podcast

The Colonisation of Wellness: How do we become the change makers in our work?

Join Steph Magenta & Rebecca Llewellyn for this stimulating conversation about how we can open up our practices and address the wider social concerns in the field of wellbeing work. In this episode we: Discuss the significance of World Indigenous People's Day, and how the ongoing colonisation and displacement of Indigenous peoples around the world is connected to our work in breathwork and wellness. How do we begin to unlearn and decolonise our practice? We reflect on their own journeys of unlearning biases and becoming more conscious about appropriating cultural practices. We speak to the importance of building intercultural relationships, gaining permission, and honoring the roots of traditions before incorporating them into their work. We ruminate on how breathwork can be a tool for positive social impact. We caution against a narrow focus on individual healing without addressing systemic issues. and more... Find Rebecca: https://www.yourdivineroots.com [https://www.yourdivineroots.com] Find Steph: https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com [https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com]

The Work Never Stops: Spiritual Integrity in Wellness Work

Today we re-launch! It's been a phenomenally busy six months, and we finally get space to breathe and talk, two of our favourite things! Join me as I chat with Rebecca Llewellyn of Divine Roots, our Seven Directions® Breathwork lead in North America. We discuss: Sacred Allyship. The shadow side of our humanity and why it's more important than ever to stay in the heart. Why personal growth and self evolution is fundamental to our practice. The colonisation of wellness practices and how we can commit to doing better. Find Rebecca: https://www.yourdivineroots.com/breathwork-facilitator-training [https://www.yourdivineroots.com/breathwork-facilitator-training] https://www.instagram.com/yourdivineroots/ [https://www.instagram.com/yourdivineroots/] Find Steph & Seven Directions: https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com [https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com] https://www.instagram.com/sevendirectionsbreathwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/sevendirectionsbreathwork/]

Die Healthy! Longevity through Fitness, Nutrition, Sleep & Breathing with guest Paul Winsper

Join me for this longer chat today. Getting the chance to speak with Paul was too big an opportunity to reduce to 30 minutes and there was so much to talk about! Paul Winsper is a leading expert in longevity and athletic strength conditioning. Paul works at the intersection of health, wellness, and athletic performance. Throughout his career, he has worked with athletes and coaches in premier organizations like the NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLS. Whether it’s coaching champion boxers or Olympic athletes, Winsper's expertise spans across various disciplines. Having spent decades in the fitness industry working for ten seasons under Sir Bobby Robson at Newcastle United as their fitness coach, and as the Director of Athletic Performance for Under Armour. He has worked with Toronto FC and Nike amongst other big names, he is the founder and CEO of ProBio Nutrition, an athlete researched, science backed and evidence based supplement. I was very grateful to be able to get to speak to Paul and hear about his inspiring and pioneering work! Discover more: https://www.alterme.com [https://www.alterme.com] https://www.probionutrition.com [https://www.probionutrition.com] More about Zero: https://www.createyourzero.com [https://www.createyourzero.com] More about Steph & Seven Directions Breathwork: https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com [https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com] https://stephmagenta.com [https://stephmagenta.com] https://instagram.com/sevendirectionsbreathwork [https://instagram.com/sevendirectionsbreathwork]

Contrast Therapy (Ice & Sauna): A Dream Made Reality with James Fielding of FIX Manchester

James Fielding is the founder of FIX Manchester, a brand new sauna and cold plunge wellness venue in the heart of the city in Manchester. In this episode we discuss: Jame's family connection into wellness business - the ethos and values that drive him. How his marketing and corporate background support his work, then and now. How heartbreak, stress and Bali dreams turned into a business venture. Why contrast therapy is good for you and who it may not be so great for. and more... FIX [https://www.fixmcr.co.uk/]is the UK’s biggest sauna, handcrafted from western red cedar and carefully created to provide high quality space for those interested in sauna and cold plunge therapy. Sessions at FIX can be free flow(open use) or guided, hosting a range of sound therapy, fascial stretching, gentle movement breathwork and sober socials inside the sauna! I highly recommend this place if you get the chance to go! About James Fielding & FIX: James is a Mancunian by birth, and has spent the last ten years as a propositions director of a prestigious marketing company. His original business idea was due to launch pre-covid and was delayed as the world took a pause! Now, thankfully, it's here in the heart of Northern Quarter Manchester and James can sit back knowing his vision has come to fruition. Website: https://www.fixmcr.co.uk/ [https://www.fixmcr.co.uk/] Insta: https://www.instagram.com/fixmcr/ [https://www.instagram.com/fixmcr/] About Steph & Seven Directions Breathwork: Website: https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com [https://sevendirectionsbreathwork.com] Insta: https://instagram.com/sevendirectionsbreathwork [https://instagram.com/sevendirectionsbreathwork]

The Fundamentals of Breath Science: Nose or mouth with Martin McPhilmey

Join us as we host Breath Science expert and all round good guy Martin McPhilmey today as we discuss a range of fascinating facts and curious questions about the breath, the body and fundamental wellbeing link between the two. In this episode we discuss: * Martin's background as a clinician of respiratory and sleep science and why he left that career to establish his own school. * How yin yoga brought Martin to breathwork! * Is connected breathwork the bad fairy of breathing? * Does knowledge of breathing science matter in connected breathwork practice? * Extroverts who may be missing interoception awareness. * and more.... About Martin: Spending more than a decade in clinical role as a Respiratory and Sleep scientist, Martin's profound insights unveiled the pivotal role of stress as a major catalyst for numerous physical and mental health conditions. This revelation fuelled the inception of Performance Through Health in 2018, an initiative dedicated to bridging the gap between modern medicine and new science by educating individuals on stress physiology and breathing techniques. In 2021, Martin departed from his clinical position to embark on a global journey, establishing an online consultancy. Today, he seamlessly combines his expertise with his passion for travel, providing invaluable guidance, mentorships, and coaching in three vital domains of wellness: breathing optimisation, stress management, and sleep enhancement. http://instagram.com/performancethroughhealth [http://instagram.com/performancethroughhealth] http://youtube.com/performancethroughhealth [http://youtube.com/performancethroughhealth] www.breathscience.com.au [http://www.breathscience.com.au/]