What We Learned from Eddie Nelson: Breathwork for a Balanced Life
When we sat down with breathwork practitioner and founder of Bred Eddie Nelson for this week’s episode of In Your Skin, we expected to learn about the power of breathwork , but what we got was a deeper understanding of how it can truly transform our body, mind, and overall well-being.
Eddie’s journey into breathwork began from a place of anxiety and disconnection. Growing up as an active, health-conscious kid, Eddie felt grounded through movement, but struggled with anxiety and feeling disconnected from her body during her teenage years. It wasn’t until discovering Tony Robbins’ self-development content at 18 that Eddie began her path to self-awareness. However, the real turning point came when she experienced the transformative power of breathwork for the first time.
Here Are Our Biggest Takeaways:
- Breathwork Can Transform Your Mental State
Eddie shared how breathwork was the key to calming her anxiety and feeling more connected to her body. By practising slow, deep, diaphragm breathing, she was able to reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and regulate emotions. This simple practice, which involves breathing low and slow into the diaphragm, helped Eddie regain a sense of control and well-being.
- Breathwork May Influence Physical Appearance
One surprising insight from Eddie’s journey is how breathwork impacted her physical appearance. As she practised regularly, Eddie noticed changes in her jawline, skin clarity, and overall energy. She attributes this to the way breathwork helps release stored tension and regulate the nervous system, which can visibly enhance your natural glow.
- Emotional Release Is a Form of Healing
Through breakthrough breathwork sessions, Eddie discovered the profound power of emotional release. Whether it’s crying, laughing, or even shaking, Eddie encourages her clients not to overthink or intellectualise these reactions. Instead, allowing the emotions to flow without judgment can lead to deeper healing and personal growth.
- Breathwork Fosters Mind-Body Connection
Eddie believes that modern life disconnects us from our bodies, leading to stress and burnout. Breathwork helps to bridge that gap by creating space for awareness and presence. Techniques like the “coherence breath” (in for five, out for five) can help harmonise the body’s systems and create a feeling of calm, groundedness, and inner balance.
- The Power of Breathwork for Women
Eddie highlighted that women often hold trauma and stress in their pelvic area, which can affect hormones and menstrual cycles. Breathwork that focuses on gentle, deep breathing and creating a sense of safety can help release tension and promote hormonal balance. For Eddie, this has also been a vital practice in reclaiming her feminine energy and moving away from the constant hustle of masculine drive.
Ready to take a deep breath and explore the benefits for yourself? Listen to the full episode here 🎙️