Why CEOs Are Turning to Breathwork: Peter Van Woerkum on Regulating the Mind and Body скачать в хорошем качестве

Why CEOs Are Turning to Breathwork: Peter Van Woerkum on Regulating the Mind and Body

Breath work is no longer just for yogis and monks—it’s quietly becoming a secret weapon for CEOs, founders, and high performers around the world. In this episode of Mental Health and Business, Dr. Nicholas Samstag interviews Peter Van Woerkum, founder and CEO of Regulate, a breathwork platform helping people reconnect with their bodies and manage stress through guided breathing techniques. Peter shares his journey from corporate strategist to breathwork coach, and how one life-changing session led him to build a company around the simple act of breathing. 🔍 In this conversation: • How Peter’s first breathwork experience “flipped a switch” in his life • What actually happens in a session (physically and emotionally) • Why even military and special forces use breath to stay calm under pressure • How breathwork is being used in corporate boardrooms, tech startups, and mental health recovery • The psychology behind what we suppress—and how breath brings it to the surface If you’ve ever felt disconnected, burned out, or stuck in your head, this episode offers a powerful reminder: the breath might be the most underused tool in mental wellness today. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Its Importance 02:52 Peter's Journey: From Corporate Life to Breathwork 06:07 The Experience of Breathwork: Tummo Breathing Explained 09:04 Market Research and the Secret Community of Breathwork 12:01 Building a Breathwork Company: Regulate's Structure and Approach 14:55 Breathwork in the Corporate World: Engaging Executives 17:53 Overcoming Stigma: The Emotional Journey of Executives 21:05 The Role of Support in Breathwork Experiences 24:06 The Need for Breathwork: A Reflection on Modern Life 24:48 Rediscovering Breathwork and Its Cultural Roots 27:00 The Body's Memory and Emotional Regulation 29:41 Client Relationships and Growth Through Breathwork 30:13 Integration and Reflection in Breathwork Sessions 31:31 Personal Passions and Creative Outlets 33:05 Awakening to Personal Truths in High-Stress Jobs 35:04 The Role of Psychology in Medicine and Beyond 37:01 Transformative Practices in Military and Sports 38:48 Functional Breathwork Techniques for Everyday Life 41:57 The Importance of Acknowledging Psychology in Daily Life