How does breathing, embodiment, and connection influence podcasting and personal growth?
Exploring the intersection of embodiment and podcasting unveils unexpected insights.
“It’s okay to ask a question that we’ve asked before… sometimes it’s the fifth, sixth, seventh time we hear it that it sinks in.” ~ Lara Land (10:48)
Episode
The conversation examines the interplay between breathing, embodiment, and podcasting. Breathing, while central to yoga and embodiment practices, poses challenges when combined with the pacing and sentence structure needed for podcasting. The discussion highlights how these techniques differ across disciplines and the adjustments required to integrate them effectively.
The dialogue also explores personal growth through learning and practice. It touches on the struggles of early podcasting, such as question formulation and flow, and the importance of persistence. The role of nature as a restorative and learning space emerges, emphasizing its connection to personal well-being and creative processes.
Takeaways
Breathing practices — Integrating yoga breathing skills into speaking requires adapting to new contexts.
Flow in podcasting — Creating a natural conversational rhythm is a skill that develops over time.
The role of questions — Formulating unique and meaningful questions can enhance the depth of conversations.
Nature as a refuge — Spending time outdoors provides balance and inspiration for creative pursuits.
Learning frustration — The challenges of starting something new are natural but lead to growth and transformation.
Performance adjustments — Adjusting sentence structure and pacing improves podcasting presence.
Energy dynamics — Presence and energy influence the quality of conversations, especially in virtual formats.
Repetition’s value — Repeated ideas often resonate differently over time, enriching understanding.
Resources
Three and a Half Acres Yoga — A nonprofit organization using yoga for community building and trauma healing.
Mindful Nature Guide Leadership Training — A training program focused on guiding outdoor experiences.
(Written with help from Chat-GPT.)