Episode 113

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19th Feb 2025

113: Follow the Breath: How Inner Work Transforms Outer Reality with Abby Hildebrand

Ever wondered how a simple act like breathing can reshape your life and transform your world? In this week’s episode of Mystical Sisterhood, Abby Hildebrand explains how breathwork can help us reconnect with our essence, live more fully, and embrace our unique paths.

Breath is more than just a life-sustaining function. It's a gateway to our inner peace, wisdom, and potential. Abby, a dedicated trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, joins us to share her journey and the incredible changes she's witnessed in her life and the lives of others through breathwork.

As a trauma-informed facilitator, Abby works with individuals, leaders, and caregivers, encouraging them to slow down and embrace the process of self-discovery. By taking small steps to expand their emotional capacity and resilience, Abby's clients learn to unleash their full potential.

Breath patterns reveal much about our internal state. Whether we hold our breath in stress or breathe shallowly out of habit, these patterns signal areas for growth and healing. Abby shares insights on how breath can indicate our response to life’s stressors and help us transition back to a state of calm.

Ultimately, Abby advocates for curiosity—the willingness to explore where our spark or interest might lead. By leaning into this curiosity and breathing through our journeys, we can move compassionately towards our true aspirations.

In a fast-paced world that often neglects the power of presence, Abby invites us all to pause, breathe, and uncover the beauty within and around us. Through her teachings, we are reminded that true power lies not in rushing through life but in embracing the journey with every breath.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Power of Breath
  • 02:34 Abby's Journey: From Medicine to Performing Arts
  • 05:22 Discovering Nature and Self
  • 09:44 Returning to the City with a New Perspective
  • 16:53 The Importance of Breathwork in Parenting
  • 21:35 The Energetic Connection Between Mother and Child
  • 23:14 The Growing Popularity of Body Wisdom
  • 25:50 The Ripple Effect of Conscious Parenting
  • 26:36 Trauma-Informed Practices and Nervous System Safety
  • 29:20 Exploring Stress Responses and Breath Patterns
  • 30:35 The Power of Slowing Down
  • 34:12 Breathwork Techniques and Their Benefits
  • 36:25 Parenting in the Pandemic Era
  • 41:31 Embracing Curiosity and Following Your Spark
  • 44:31 The Importance of Softening and Acceptance
  • 45:28 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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About the Host: 

Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion of consciousness to the world. She is a Holistic Life Coach who supports women through one-on-one coaching, tailored groups, and workshops. 


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Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops.