In this episode, Dr Brendan welcomes Anthony Ball, a breathwork facilitator, men's work facilitator, and entrepreneur originally from the UK. Anthony shares his journey into breathwork, which began after a significant emotional breakup and was inspired by Wim Hof. He discusses how breathwork has been a therapeutic outlet for him to process deep emotions and explains the different styles of breathwork, including pranayama, rebirthing, and holotropic breathing.
Anthony also delves into his involvement with men's groups, particularly the Arka Brotherhood, and explains the benefits of men coming together to heal the masculine, set boundaries, and find balance in their lives. The episode also touches on the roles of anger, the importance of safe containers for emotional expression, and the different types of breathwork and their applications.
01:58 Discovering Breathwork
04:08 Transition to Breathwork Business
04:50 Exploring Masculinity and Emotions
06:43 Understanding Breathwork Theory
12:16 Different Types of Breathwork
17:22 Holotropic vs. Rebirthing Breathwork
21:05 Wim Hof and Extreme Practices
24:21 Managing Emotional Releases
26:52 Managing Emotions and Anger
28:24 Breathwork and Anger Management Techniques
29:40 The Role of Men's Groups in Emotional Processing
34:17 Personal Experiences with Anger and Growth
35:04 Introduction to Men's Work and Brotherhood
37:59 The Structure and Purpose of Men's Groups
41:31 Benefits and Misconceptions of Men's Groups
53:41 Final Thoughts and How to Get Involved
YouTube Episode - https://youtu.be/kzJoSCbupYQ
Anthony Ball’s Website - https://www.letsgetlostbali.com/
Anthony Ball’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/letsgetlost.ubud
Dr Brendan's Instagram - https://instagram.com/psychiatry4soul
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