Episode 79

Written By Michaela Carlin
 
 
 
 

Join Michaela Carlin in conversation with Brooke McPoyle as they explore the intersection of breath, fascia, electromagnetism and health. With a rich background that spans opera singing to Division I golfing with a deep dive into breath science and physiology, Brooke passionately shares about the profound implications of breath and fascial work on physical health, mental clarity and emotional resilience.

Brooke critiques common misconceptions in the breathwork community, especially one-size-fits-all practices that can exacerbate the stress response. Advocating for a more nuanced approach, she explains how specific practice of breathing, grounding and facial compression can significantly enhance nervous system function and mobility, radically upleveling our total wellbeing.

Brooke McPoyle is a classically trained singer who learned an operatic style of breathwork at 12 years old. In college she played Division 1 golf, learning the intense effect of adrenaline on the nervous system. She quit the sport after college after feeling she didn't have enough control to handle pro tournaments. She started teaching breathwork in 2016 in Delray Beach, and began to see a dynamic relationship between the breath rhythm & the state of the nervous system.

She trained with an Apache medicine man who was taught by Tibetan monks. Her studies of Arnold Ehret, music, beekeeping, & ground force reaction made her look at the breath as an equation. By deducing what she was witnessing to an equation she began to see a pattern that she calls the Brain & Breath Connection. In her studies she relates the Fascia system as the instrumental strings of the body and the breath as the force that moves through it.

Episode Highlights

  • From opera to golf and beyond: Brooke's unique path to breathwork

  • Insights about the science of breath

  • Exploring the fascia

  • The power of humming: a simple technique for profound healing

  • Brooke's personal journey merging science, art, and spirituality

  • Harnessing breathwork for healing and empowerment

  • The power of trauma for growth

  • A deep dive into the ‘detox breath’ technique

  • Expanding lung capacity and breath control

  • Electromagnetic frequencies and health

  • The importance of foot health and grounding

  • The physiology of breathing and a live breath hold test

  • The impact of breathwork on stress and overall health and wellbeing

Brooke McPoyle’s Links 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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Special thanks to Jeremy Colbert (Taragápe) for the original podcast theme music.

You can find out more about Jeremey’s work here:
taragape.com and @taragape

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