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Is Cortisol Really Stopping You From Losing Weight?
If you’ve ever been told that cortisol is the reason you’re gaining weight — or can’t seem to lose it — you’re not alone. This hormone often gets the blame, especially in menopause, when many women notice shifts in their body composition. But is cortisol really stopping you from losing weight?

Melanie Briony
Jan 273 min read


Feeling Panicked About the Gym? Here’s Why — and What to Do
Is Exercise-Induced Anxiety Stopping You? Just know you are not alone. There are tools you can implement that can take you from fear-ridden to fearless in the gym. Keep reading to learn all about anticipatory anxiety and how changing your breathing and understanding why you feel this way can truly change your life.....

Melanie Briony
Oct 24, 20254 min read


Trust Your Gut: How Breathwork Awakens Self-Connection
Nervous system regulation work has been just that for me. As soon as I learned how my nervous system was designed to keep me safe, but how easily it can misinterpret inner sensations and emotions as danger, sending my brain running away from fictitious tigers, I knew this was the work I was meant to share. It was my gut instinct leading me in a positive direction after years of being petrified of my own shadow.

Melanie Briony
Oct 15, 20252 min read


A Softer Way In: Breathwork That Meets You Where You Are
Not All Breathwork Looks the Same. After my recent breathwork session in Swansea, I was reminded how many people are hesitant to try breathwork because of the way it's often portrayed — a room full of adults crying and releasing deep emotion....

Melanie Briony
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Breathwork Is So Much More Than Just Breathing
Breathwork is a tool you can use to change your nervous system state. By this, I mean it can influence how you feel. But here’s the catch: you can only influence how you feel if you actually know how you feel. Now, that might sound like crazy talk, but are we really feeling our feelings — or just pushing thoughts around in our heads and calling them feelings?

Melanie Briony
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Using Breathwork to Change How You Feel: A Simple Guide
Have you ever noticed how your breath changes when you're stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Maybe it gets faster, or you find yourself holding it without even realising. That’s not just a random response — it’s your body reacting to what it thinks is a threat.....

Melanie Briony
Jun 1, 20253 min read


How to Safely Prepare for an Ice Bath
Safely Prepare for an Ice Bath. Ice baths offer numerous benefits, from improved recovery to enhanced mood. In this post, we’ll walk you....

Melanie Briony
Mar 26, 20254 min read


Why the Self-Help World is Failing Us: A New Approach to Lasting Change
The self-help world is failing us. While it’s a beautiful idea that changing our thoughts can change our lives, this oversimplified advice..

Melanie Briony
Jan 28, 20253 min read


The Human(ing) Podcast: My Journey of Self-Acceptance and Growth
New Podcast Episode Alert! I was recently featured on Rick Watson’s "Human(ing)" podcast, where we had a candid conversation about my.......

Melanie Briony
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Transform Your State: How to Use Breathwork to Influence Your Nervous System
Transform Your State: How to Use Breathwork to Influence Your Nervous System. Breathwork is a powerful tool for influencing your Autonomic..

Melanie Briony
Jan 18, 20252 min read


From Paralysis to Empowerment: My Path to Self-Discovery
Have you ever had one of those moments when you absolutely, without a doubt, realise that you can no longer continue living the way.........

Melanie Briony
Jan 4, 20254 min read


Finding Safety in Connection: How Community Supports Your Nervous System
One of the most underrated aspects of coming together with like-minded people is the safety it can cultivate in our nervous system..........

Melanie Briony
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Harnessing the Power of Breath: A Guide to Safe and Effective Breathwork Practices
In recent years, there has been an explosion (pardon the pun) in breathwork events, instructor training, and social media content showcasing

Melanie Briony
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Managing Menopause Hot Flushes with Breathwork: A Path to Self-Connection and Calm
Menopause is a natural phase of life as we know, but its symptoms can be distressing, often bringing up feelings of shame, anxiety, and...

Melanie Briony
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Discover The Change Within: The Power Of Breathwork
When we make space for introspection, we cultivate self-awareness and compassion. We learn to understand our needs, honour our boundaries...

Melanie Briony
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Calm the Chaos: How Breathwork Can Help You Manage Stress and Overcome Rumination
We've all days where your head won't stop spinning with thoughts, and you can't seem to get anything done. Every thought that you don't.....

Melanie Briony
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Discovering Breathwork: A Simple Yet Powerful Tool for Positive Change
Breathwork, A Simple Yet Powerful Tool For Positive Change Do you want to reduce feelings of stress? Would you like tools to help manage...

Melanie Briony
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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