Does breathwork actually work or is it just another wellness trend?

In this episode with Brett Aldrich, we explore a powerful idea at the intersection of Ayurveda and functional medicine: your body isn’t broken, it’s trying to communicate with you. What if your symptoms aren’t random, but meaningful signals pointing to deeper imbalances?

You’ll learn how breathwork affects the nervous system on a physiological level, why regulating stress is key to reducing inflammation, and how Ayurveda approaches root cause healing rather than symptom management. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to start supporting your body in a more aligned way, with simple, practical tools like breathwork, daily Ayurvedic habits, and creating space for stillness.

02:45 – Brett’s Healing Journey: From Personal Struggle to Ayurveda & Breathwork

05:40 – What is Ayurveda?

09:12 – Ayurveda vs Western Medicine: Can they work together for better health?

12:00 – Why Symptoms Are Signals, Not Problems to Suppress

13:10 – How Stress Builds Up and Impacts Chronic Illness

15:20 – What is Breathwork? The Science Behind Nervous System Regulation

19:30 – Who Benefits Most from Breathwork?

25:10 – Simple Ayurvedic Habits & Beginner Breathwork Practices

30:00 – The One Non-Negotiable Daily Practice

32:00 – How to Find the Right Practitioner (And What to Look For)

RESOURCES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com/the-goode-health-podcast/episode-125

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