In this solo episode, I share some of my favorite moments and guests of my third year of podcasting, as well as some "backstage" insider info. I reflect on and expose my latest wellness practices and some shifts in my priorities. I also reveal what you can expect next on the Beyond Trauma Podcast!

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As always, you can find me at www.laraland.us or on Instagram at @laralandyoga

Can kindness actually make us healthier? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Trauma, Dr. Kelli Harding, physician, public health expert, and author of The Rabbit Effect, shares groundbreaking research on how our social world—especially our capacity for kindness—shapes our physical health outcomes.

Dr. Harding helps us redefine kindness, not as a soft extra, but as a scientifically supported force that can lower risk factors, improve recovery time, and even extend our healthspan. We explore what it means to build connection, the impact of social isolation, and how small acts of generosity, like a heartfelt hug or recalling a moment of kindness, can transform our well-being.

Here's what you can expect to learn:

• The compelling story behind The Rabbit Effect
• Ways to take control of your health and others, starting right now.
• The definition of kindness and its role in healing
• Scientific evidence linking kindness to better physical health
• The impact of social connection on disease risk and recovery
• How does life purpose contribute to longevity
• What’s within our sphere of control to create healthier lives
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Intro & Outro Music by Daniel Zaitchik

In this profound episode of Beyond Trauma, I sit with renowned breathwork teacher and author Max Strom to explore the breath's transformative power in releasing trauma, healing grief, and reclaiming emotional well-being.

Together, we dive into:

• The fears and misconceptions people hold about releasing emotion through breathwork—and why it’s safer than you might think
• How group work can provide the emotional safety and support necessary for deep healing
• The vital role of breath in traditional yoga—and how modern practice sometimes misses the mark
• Cultural differences in how we process grief and pain
• What it means to heal in community
• How Max’s workshops foster long-term connection and ongoing emotional healing

Max also shares one of his signature breathing practices, guiding listeners through a gentle yet powerful exercise that can be revisited anytime you need grounding, clarity, or emotional release.

Whether you're a trauma survivor, a practitioner, or someone seeking to reconnect with your breath and your body, this episode offers actionable insights and soul-level truth.

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Intro & Outro Music by Daniel Zaitchik