The Breath Break Podcast with Jenafer

• Ep. 3: Catch The Wave of Your Life

  This week’s Breath Break was sparked by an inspiring piece of content from Dr Alice MacKinnon, a life coach and women’s surf instructor, drawing a beautiful analogy between surfing and life. There’s always that moment, whether you’re on a surfboard or navigating everyday life, where fear makes us grip tight instead of leaning in.I’ve been thinking about that a lot — how we cling to what’s familiar, how we second-guess ourselves, and the possibility of what’s on the other side if we were to give a little more energy to what we truly care about.That’s where this week’s breath practice comes in: a simple way to find balance, tap into the oceanic flow of life, and shift from hesitation into the possibility of more awesomeness. Hang ten baby!The Science Behind This Week’s Breath TechniqueThis week’s breath is ujayi, often used in yoga for its ability to unite mind and body and anchor us into the present. It’s known as Victorious Breath for the way it supports resilience, and as Ocean Breath because of its wave-like sound.By creating a light constriction at the back of the throat, the breath naturally slows down — calming the nervous system, steadying the mind, and supporting the body’s built-in systems for balance.Ujayi is a reminder that nature knows balance.And as natural beings, we do too.We just forget — especially in a fast-paced, modern world.Working with the breath reconnects us to what’s already within us.Give It a GoInvite a little more balance — a little more surfer’s courage — into your day.Take ten minutes for this week’s micro-meditation.Want more support?If you’re wanting a little more support right now, I’d love to work with you. I offer personalised breath and meditation sessions designed to meet you exactly where you are. You can book an introductory consultation at stan.store/jenafer.Gift CertificateAnd if you’re gifting this season, consider giving someone a moment of calm — a gift that helps them come home to themselves. Breathwork Gift Certificates are available at stan.store/jenafer.xo-Jenafer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit busytobalanced.substack.com

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• Ep 2: Let Acceptance Soften You Into Gratitude

  Episode 2 of The Breath Break offers an opportunity to head into the holidays with more contentment - with a micro-reset that invites you to breathe into acceptance as an access point to gratitude.This isn’t resignation. It's a softening — a way to meet the holidays, your relationships, and your perception of your life with more spaciousness and grace.Inside this episode:• A simple 3-dimensional breath practice, guided in two-minute increments — perfect for busy minds• A shift from shallow, stress-driven breathing into steadiness and emotional spaciousness• A doorway into acceptance and more effortless gratitude• A short reflection to help you approach the holidays with more ease and relational capacity• The sound of New Zealand birds, recorded from my backyard on a sunny spring afternoonThis episode is also on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD1ivNEJlHtAe8dbPDjC3WQIf this resonates, share it with a friend or loved one.Never miss a Breath Break - If this feels supportive, sign up so you don’t miss other upcoming episodes at stan.store/jenaferWork with me 1:1 / Gift a 1:1 Experience (coming soon) - For customised breath awareness and breath meditation techniques tailored to your wellbeing, book an introductory consultation at stan.store/jenafer This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit busytobalanced.substack.com

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• Ep. 1: Half a Shade More Courageous

  In this first Breath Break, we explore a simple 7-minute practice in a 10 minute episode designed to help you step out of the speed of the day and reconnect with yourself.This episode was inspired by poet David Whyte’s beautiful reminder that each of us carries someone inside who is “half a shade more courageous than we are now.” That line sparked something within me to create a gentle invitation to meet my own and meet your own inner courage from a place of presence and heartfelt truth.In this 10-minute Breath Break:• 7 minutes of grounding breath and body awareness• A heart–mind coherence technique• A short reflection to reconnect with what matters to youTake these 10 minutes.Pause. Breathe.Return to the part of you that’s steady, clear, and just a little more courageous than before. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit busytobalanced.substack.com

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• Launching Soon: The Breath Break Podcast Season 1

  Introducing The Breath Break — an experimental season of micro-meditations to pause, breathe, and reset in a world that never stops.Each short episode offers practical, science-backed tools to uplift your wellbeing and the world around you. Whether you need a midday reset, want to wind down after work, or just pause for a moment, The Breath Break will help you:Shift your mind, mood, and energyBuild simple habits for calm, clarity, and vitalityReconnect with a clearer, more present version of yourselfEpisodes are quick and doable — 3–11 minute techniques in 8–15 minute sessions — blending modern practicality with timeless wisdom.👉 Follow The Breath Break on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to be the first to take your first Breath Break when the show launches! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit busytobalanced.substack.com

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