SHITSHOW SATURDAY #171 - What Breathe To Heal Broke Open Pt 2SHITSHOW SATURDAY #171 - What Breathe To Heal Broke Open Pt 2
Adult Child
'Breathe to Heal' workshop participants share their journeys of confronting toxic shame through breath work, somatic practices, and parts work, guided by Andrea and Teresa.
33:04•27 Sept 2025
Facing Toxic Shame with Breath Work
Episode Overview
- Breath work helps calm the nervous system, allowing the body to feel safe.
- Somatic practices enable movement of stuck emotions.
- Parts work helps confront and shift roles of inner voices like the critic.
- A supportive community creates a safe space for emotional release.
- Participants report feeling more connected to their inner child.
“"Breath work is what helps downshift your nervous system so that your body can actually feel safe."”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this heartfelt episode of 'Adult Child,' Andrea takes us through the transformative experience of the 'Breathe to Heal' workshop. Participants share their personal breakthroughs and challenges, offering a raw glimpse into their healing journeys. The episode focuses on overcoming toxic shame through breath work, somatic practices, and parts work, all designed to address deep-rooted emotional pain.
Andrea and Teresa guide participants in recognising and confronting the inner critic and other parts that hold them back. The safe space created allows for genuine emotional release, fostering a sense of community and support. The episode is peppered with light-hearted moments, balancing the seriousness of the subject matter. Listeners are left with a deeper understanding of how breath work can downshift the nervous system and facilitate healing from within.
Are you ready to face your own toxic shame and start healing? This episode might just inspire you to take that first step.

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