219 - Boundaries, Breath, and Belonging - Foundations for Recovery

219 - Boundaries, Breath, and Belonging - Foundations for Recovery

June 17, 2026 · 53 min · Season 1 · Episode 219

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Jackie Baxter and Bal Matharu discuss the connection between breathing, the nervous system, and Long Covid recovery.

I'm joined by Bal Matharu to talk about how breathing links the nervous system, stress biology, and Long Covid symptoms, and why recovery often begins with creating a genuine felt sense of safety. We share practical ways to assess and change breathing patterns, plus the role of co-regulation, boundaries, and carefully held breathwork support. • Bal’s path from advanced respiratory physiotherapy and ICU work to lifestyle medicine and PhD breathwork research • The six pillars of li...

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