Kelly Blaser DharmaBridge

In this episode of the Power Meditation podcast, I welcome Dr. Jim Otis, a board-certified functional neurologist, to discuss the innovative listening technology known as Brain Time. This episode explores how Brain Time can enhance meditation practices, improve brain function, and support mental health.

In my conversation with Dr. Jim Otis, we discuss:

- How the brain's flexibility and coherence play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of meditation and overall brain function, enabling individuals to more easily enter a state of relaxation and awareness.
- The importance of brain plasticity in meditation, and how practicing techniques like BrainTime helps strengthen neural connections and optimize brain function, leading to faster and more profound meditation results.
- The impact of brain coherence in overcoming anxiety, and how BrainTime helps synchronize the brain's regions, allowing for better regulation of emotions and a more balanced response to stress.
- How BrainTime can support a variety of cognitive functions, including improving sleep, learning, and memory, by addressing the underlying brain mechanics that influence these areas.
- The role of BrainTime in helping individuals cultivate more flexibility in their thinking and emotional regulation, allowing them to better adapt to life's challenges, from everyday stressors to more complex mental health issues.

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In this episode, I connect with Wambui Njuguna, a Kenyan-American passionate about trauma-informed yoga and slow healing. Together, we'll explore themes of anxiety, healing, self-care, and the transformative power of community.

In my conversation with Wambui Njuguna, we discuss:
• The role of trauma-informed yoga practices for BIPOC communities to address systemic issues in yoga.
• Viewing conflict as regenerative and an opportunity for growth rather than something to avoid.
• Practical strategies to resource oneself during anxious times, especially amidst societal uncertainties.
• Practical Techniques like pranayama practices, including Brahmari (humming), for grounding during anxiety.
• The transformative power of time as a resource for healing anxiety.
• Exploring how to cultivate a sense of belonging while navigating challenges in communities.
• Moving beyond romanticized views of love and realizing love’s true essence as a sustaining force in times of chaos.

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In this enlightening episode of Power Meditation, I welcome Michael Stone, founder of Neurodynamic Breathwork and the Neurodynamic Institute. We explore the transformative power of breathwork, its historical roots, and its role in healing and personal growth.

In my conversation with Michael Stone, we discuss...
- How breathwork, which is rooted in ancient traditions, connects us to our innate healing potential, rooted in ancient traditions, and quiets the ego, fostering deeper awareness and emotional release.
- Creating a safe, supportive environment for breathwork practice, to allow for non-judgmental inner exploration.
- How breathwork enhances mental, physical, and spiritual well-being, promoting peace.
- How individuals return to a child-like happiness, as in testimonial shared from a 79 year old practitioner.
- Non-directive approach to breathwork helps participants trust their inner guidance.
- How to join free online sessions to explore breathwork in a supportive community.

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In this episode, I interview Jan Winhall, an educational partner at the Polyvagal Institute, trauma and addiction psychotherapist, and author. Jan shares her insights on the felt sense Polyvagal Model and how it can help individuals understand and manage anxiety.

In my conversation with Jan Winhall, we discuss:
• How the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model uses body awareness and Polyvagal Theory for trauma and addiction.
• Understanding the neuroscience of self-harm in order to approach it in a trauma-informed manner.
• Creating a safe, non-judgmental space for deep healing and self-connection.
• Understanding behavioral issues in context, not as a disorder, to better support healing.
• The vagus nerve’s role in safety and connection, supported by mindful breathing.
• Blended states in the nervous system and their impact on emotional regulation.

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In this episode, I engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Nancy Dome, a renowned speaker, author, and coach. We explore the significant connection between compassionate dialogue and healing anxiety, highlighting how vulnerability, self-care, and interpersonal relationships can promote a sense of peace and well-being.

In my conversation with Nancy Dome, we discuss:
• The transformative power of Compassionate Dialogue, a framework designed to foster empathy, self-regulation, and authentic connection in both personal and professional relationships.
• How compassionate dialogue can be a tool for self-care, as it encourages vulnerability and introspection, while simultaneously improving how we engage with others in difficult conversations.
• The Recognize, Interrupt, Repair (RIR) protocol, and how it empowers us to be mindful of our emotional reactions, interrupt harmful patterns, and repair relationships, whether interpersonal or internal.
• The importance of starting the inner work of healing, with a focus on self-compassion, before addressing external conflicts, as our personal growth deeply impacts the quality of our interactions.
• How compassionate dialogue is not just about avoiding conflict but about holding space for difficult emotions, allowing us to respond with curiosity and integrity rather than reacting defensively.
• The role of somatic practices in self-regulation, including using imagery and body awareness to help us release stored tension and reconnect with ourselves and others in a grounded way.

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