“Breathing is a behavior—and it can be retrained. It’s not hard, and it makes all the difference in how you feel, think, and show up.”

In this soul-nourishing conversation, I had the absolute joy of talking with Polly Warren—a breathwork and wellness coach, podcast host, and former teacher—who shared her powerful journey from burnout in perimenopause to breath-led healing and deep personal empowerment.

Polly opened up about how years of chronic stress, constant “doing,” and overriding her body’s cues brought her to a breaking point in her early 40s. That pivotal moment became the beginning of something transformational—where she discovered the healing power of breathwork and began retraining her nervous system to feel calm, safe, and supported again 💫.

In our conversation, we explored:

💗 Polly’s personal awakening from chronic stress and hormonal imbalance

💨 How breath patterns shift with age, trauma, and perimenopause

🌬️ Simple ways to recognize dysfunctional breathing and restore calm

🧠 Why stress is the #1 disruptor of hormones and how to rebalance

🌀 The empowering science behind functional breathing and nervous system flexibility


Polly also shared practical, science-backed tools you can begin using right away—from calming and digestive-friendly breath patterns to the foundational habits of optimal breathing.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, managing stress, or simply craving more inner peace, this episode is packed with gentle wisdom and grounded guidance to help you return to yourself 🌷✨


Connect with Polly through her podcast, Menomorphosis, or with the links below:

FREE Breath Check-Up - https://www.pollywarren.com/breathcheckup

Website: https://www.pollywarren.com

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