Episode 14: Hot Flashes at Night? Breath As Medicine
Guest: Angelia Abouhassan — founder of The Breath Lady Project, trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, stroke survivor, and Hatha yoga teacher
Release Date: November 4, 2025
Length: ~40 minutes
Episode Summary
You’ve been told to “just breathe”—but what if that makes things worse? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Stacey sits down with Angelia Abouhassan, a trauma-informed breathwork guide who rebuilt her body and emotional safety after a stroke.
Together, they unpack breathwork that won’t trigger your nervous system, including the double-exhale pattern that can support hot flash recovery and sensory regulation. This episode is especially for women navigating perimenopause, masking fatigue, and neurodivergence, who need somatic healing that’s safe, slow, and mapped to your lived experience.
What You’ll Learn
Chapter Markers
00:00 – From Stroke Survivor to Breath Work Practitioner
06:54 – The Role of Breath in Healing and Safety
08:42 – Reframing Trauma and Healing
10:41 – Understanding Interoception and Proprioception
12:36 – Neuroplasticity and Breath Work
16:29 – Breath Work for Women in Perimenopause
18:46 – Trauma-Informed Breath Work Explained
20:53 – Designing Practices for Overloaded Clients
22:23 – Breath Work for Hot Flashes
24:49 – Breath Work for Neurodivergent Women
26:02 – Nourishing vs. Numbing the Nervous System
27:58 – Adapting Breath Work for Different Needs
30:52 – Choosing a Breath Work Practitioner
33:27 – Nourish or Numb: Everyday Patterns
40:04 – Practical Techniques for Managing Hot Flashes
Resources Mentioned
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