We’re back! And Carla is chatting with Paul McAllister, a breath work practitioner and former pharmacist who shares his journey of healing, seeking safety internally, and getting into somatic work.
They chat about trauma, the nervous system, and some of the flaws of the pharmaceutical industry.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to Paul
05:11 Transition to breath work and somatic coaching
08:31 Exploring trauma and generational impact
18:09 Pharmacy training and mental health
23:08 Challenges in the healthcare system
32:32 Pharmacy work vs. holistic healing
34:07 Family's acceptance of career choices
35:28 Challenges in the pharmacy profession
35:34 The need for trauma education in pharmacy
37:07 The pressure and responsibility of pharmacists
40:08 Pharmacies trying to make a profit
43:11 Breath work and somatics journey
44:34 Holotropic breath work
48:11 The importance of safety in group work
59:53 The role of breathwork in healing
01:03:20 Upcoming retreats and psychedelic screening
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