209: Pao Ortega's Journey of Healing Through Breathwork and Mind-Body Techniques
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.8 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 25 November 2024
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Former advertising executive Pao Ortega once found herself trapped in a seemingly perfect life in New York City, at odds with the inner chaos of depression, anxiety, and burnout. During a pivotal moment of introspection, she made the courageous decision to face these challenges head-on. In our latest episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, we explore Pao's enlightening transformation journey, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and kindness. Through her story, we uncover the profound impact of becoming a student of one's own body and mind, and how integrating practices from around the globe can foster healing and empowerment.
Our conversation delves into the powerful world of breathwork, highlighting the influence of ancient techniques like pranayama, qigong, and Shakti Nam in fostering relaxation and healing. Pao and I discuss how these practices can shift energy, create positive feedback loops, and guide individuals toward personal empowerment and wellness. The journey from internal struggle to self-healing underscores the possibility of overcoming prolonged suffering with persistence, consistency, and the right tools.
We also address the importance of creating a morning routine that sets the tone for a successful day. Pao shares insights into how endorphin-inspired activities, like her passion for running, contribute to well-being and happiness.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Pao Ortega's transformation from burnout to empowerment through breathwork and mind-body techniques
- Exploration of ancient practices like pranayama, qigong, and Shakti Nam for relaxation and healing
- Importance of self-awareness, persistence, and the right tools in overcoming mental health challenges
- Crafting a personalized blend of practices for emotional, mental, and physical healing
- Significance of mindset, movement, and nutrition in achieving personal wellness
- Creating a morning routine and incorporating endorphin-boosting activities for well-being
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, everyone. Welcome to another episode of the Addicted Mind podcast. |
| 0:10.0 | My name is Dwayne Austerlund. I'm your host, and our guest today is Pao Ortega. |
| 0:15.0 | Now, Pao was an advertising executive from a leading firm in New York City. She really had it all. At least |
| 0:22.8 | that's what it looked like on the outside. On the inside, she was struggling with depression, |
| 0:29.1 | anxiety, and burnout, and really felt miserable in her life. So today, she's going to share |
| 0:35.4 | her story of how she walked through that darkness |
| 0:39.7 | and discovered how by making small changes to your mind, your body and movement, and your |
| 0:49.6 | nutrition, you can overcome that darkness and really thrive in your life. |
| 0:56.0 | Now, Pow is full of energy. |
| 0:58.0 | I really enjoyed recording this episode. |
| 1:00.5 | You can just tell that she wants to help people out of the darkness that she was in |
| 1:07.3 | as she wants to get people there sooner with good information and good techniques to help |
| 1:13.4 | you feel better in your life. I really just enjoyed interviewing, pal, and at one moment, we |
| 1:19.2 | actually do a meditation in the episode, so listen for that. It was pretty profound experience, |
| 1:25.1 | and it really shows you how in a short moment you can change |
| 1:28.9 | how you feel. So stay tuned for that. I think you'll really get a lot out of this episode. And if |
| 1:34.3 | you're getting a lot out of the Addicted Mind podcast, please rate and review us in whatever |
| 1:39.2 | podcast app you're using right now. We really appreciate it. And I also want to let you know we have |
| 1:44.9 | opened our community. If you want to be your best self, live your best life, join us at the |
| 1:52.6 | Addicted Mind Plus community and sign up for the next cohort. It's a place where you can get the |
| 1:58.2 | support that you need to really live your best life. |
| 2:01.9 | So join us there. |
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