The influence of breath on mental health is a crucial yet overlooked aspect of well-being. Understanding the connection between breath, the autonomic nervous system, and stress response is essential for managing mental health effectively. Learning to control the breath can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. This conversation emphasizes the importance of integrating breathwork into everyday life and the need to educate others about its benefits. Keywords breath, mental health, autonomic nervous system, stress response, parasympathetic nervous system, breathwork, stress reduction, anxiety management, emotional regulation Takeaways The influence of breath on mental health is significant and often overlooked Understanding the connection between breath, the autonomic nervous system, and stress response is crucial for managing mental health Learning to control the breath can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being Integrating breathwork into everyday life and educating others about its benefits is essential for addressing chronic stress and mental health challenges Sound Bites "The influence of breath on your mental health is something that I think everybody should know about." "We have been living in a situation of chronic ongoing stress, day after day after day." "Breathwork can massively improve your health. When you improve your mental health, you're also improving your physical health." 00:00 The Power of Breath: Transforming Mental Health 03:20 Understanding Chronic Stress and Mental Health Challenges 06:29 Integrating Breathwork for Well-Being About: Influential Breathwork Podcast is for coaches, therapists, healers, and heart-led entrepreneurs who know they want to create a thriving business and impact lives whilst reducing stress, avoiding burnout, and experiencing more peace and clarity. You're tired of the constant hustle, grind, and overwhelm that comes with building a purpose-driven business. You know you have it in you, you just need the tools, strategies, and support to harness your full potential - you're excited and ready to learn what it takes to create a life and business that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations. Hosted by Anna Parker-Naples, multi-award-winning coach, author, podcaster, and founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, you'll learn the science-backed breathwork techniques, mindset shifts, and transformational strategies to optimize your well-being, performance, and impact. This is the show for you to discover how to integrate breathwork into your life and work, cultivate unshakable resilience, and create the business and life you truly desire. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're ready to breathe your way to a more purposeful, productive, and peaceful life, one breath at a time. Follow at: Website: https://www.influentialbreathwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influentialbreathwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplescoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfluentialBreathwork Join Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/influentialbreathworkcommunity Find out about our certification https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoach