EPISODE 132 | Breathwork for Nervous System Regulation and Deep Healing with Trauma-Informed Practitioner, Amy Pagett
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About Episode 132
In this powerful and healing conversation, we welcome Amy Pagett, founder of Aim True Coaching, to explore how breathwork, somatics, and energy work support trauma recovery. Amy shares her deeply personal healing journey and offers practical, grounded guidance for reconnecting to your body, calming your nervous system, and moving through life one breath at a time.
From understanding breath-holding in trauma survivors to learning how to complete the stress cycle somatically, this episode is a must-listen for anyone on a healing journey—whether you’re a survivor, a coach, or simply someone looking to be more present and connected in your daily life.
We talk about:
03:46 – Amy’s background as a teacher, coach, and trauma survivor
06:35 – Why breath is the most essential and overlooked self-care tool
11:12 – How childhood trauma can alter the way we breathe
17:11 – Amy’s personal loss and how it shaped her breathwork practice
20:55 – Somatics explained: reconnecting to your body to release stress
24:22 – How to move stress through your body to complete the cycle
28:15 – What client tremors reveal about stored trauma
32:17 – Reiki, energy work, and intuitive healing
35:31 – Why reconnecting to your body helps restore trust and authenticity
37:47 – Can trauma be avoided? And how to minimize future disconnection
39:10 – The most important healing advice Amy wants you to know
Episode 132 is for You If...
You find yourself asking questions such as:
What does it mean to be human from a trauma-informed perspective?
How does trauma affect the way we breathe?
Can breathwork actually help regulate the nervous system?
What is somatic healing, and how is it different from talk therapy?
How can we complete the stress cycle to release stored trauma?
What does it mean when someone tremors or shakes during healing?
Can trauma be avoided—or is it something all humans experience?
Read the Interview Transcript - Episode 132
You can find the transcript here.
Links and Resources - Episode 132
Amy’s website: aimtruecoaching.com
Join Amy on her Twitter/X space for her “Trauma: A Somatic Conversation” series
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CREDITS: Original intro and outro music by Ryan Sauls. Episode creation and graphics by Brandi Fleck. Editing by Natasha Rivera. Sound effects from zapslat.com. Bio and photos provided by Amy Pagett.
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Hi, I’m your podcast host, Brandi Fleck. I’m a recognized communications and interviewing expert, a writer, an artist, and a private practice, certified trauma-informed life coach and trauma recovery coach. No matter how you interact with me, I help you tell and change your story so you can feel more like yourself. So welcome!
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