Use Your Breathing to Control Stress, Reduce Pain, & Much More - With Jill Miller

Breathing is a unique biological process because even though our breath is automatic, we also hold the capacity to control our breathing. When used correctly, your breath can be a powerful tool for self-regulation, pain relief, and so much more. Today, you’re going to learn how to unlock the power of breath for better health. 

Our guest today is Jill Miller. She is an author, the cofounder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, and a pioneer in the health and fitness space. Jill is back on The Model Health Show to share how to utilize your breath as a resource for reducing stress and pain, recovery, emotional health, and so much more.  

We’re going to talk about the connection between breathing and stress, and how to use breathing exercise to increase resilience and accelerate healing. Jill Miller is an absolute expert in the realm of anatomy and movement. I hope you enjoy this interview with Jill Miller!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The relationship between breathing and stress. (4:57)  

• How your diaphragm works. (7:47) 

• What the zones of respiration are. (10:29) 

• The connection between breathing and pain. (16:41) 

• What gut smashing is and its benefits. (23:07) 

• How to use abdominal massage techniques. (28:50) 

• Breathing practices for reducing anxiety. (35:48) 

• What relaxation induced anxiety is. (46:31) 

• What interoception is. (51:54) 

• How breathing can accelerate healing. (54:00) 

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• ⁠Body by Breath by Jill Miller⁠ - Get your copy of Jill’s book!  

• ⁠The Roll Model by Jill Miller⁠ - Read Jill’s mobility and pain book!   

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• Connect with Jill Miller ⁠Website⁠ / ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠YouTube⁠  

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