Today in my FIRST INTERVIEW on the podcast, I am talking to Faiza Sheikh-Mian where we discuss the powerful practice of breathwork and the breath work session I did with her. We also discuss Faiza’s personal journey to a holistic approach to mental health and wellness, nervous system regulation and so much more!

If you like to watch your podcasts, this episode is on video here: https://youtu.be/KPWF1lU0rUA

Faiza is a licensed clinical therapist, nervous system + somatic practitioner and holistic coach. She is the visionary behind Sage & Serenity, where she passionately serves adults, teens, families, and couples.

With a rich background in the mental health field, Faiza’s transformative journey led her to embrace holistic practices, integrating mind, body, and soul. Through her personal and professional experiences, she discovered that conventional talk therapy often fell short of reaching the deeper layers of healing. This insight drove her to pursue and master alternative modalities such as movement and breath-work to help foster profound inner peace, wholeness, and confidence.

When Faiza first explored breath-work, she was struck by its immediate impact—how a few mindful breaths could calm her racing mind and steady her inside out.

She believes the power of your breath can be transformative. Faiza is thrilled to introduce her latest venture – a breath-work movement/"membership" called "We Breath, Move & Heal Here". This space is more than just an exercise; it’s a doorway to self-awareness and a deeper connection with oneself through the power of community.

Faiza's clients express a sense of empowerment and feeling more connected to their authentic selves through her coaching.

Through Faiza's own embodied practice, she helps individuals gain access to a natural resource within you that can regulate emotions, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, anxious, or simply overwhelmed, this offering is a gentle invitation to return to your foundational rhythms and rediscover peace from within. It’s an experience that invites curiosity and rewards you with clarity and serenity.

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I recently received a diagnosis of adenomyosis (maybe) and it has been such a wake up call for me to heal. My body is talking to me. Too much stress and chronic nervous system dysregulation over the years has sent my body into inflammation station. I talk about my call to heal, and how I am approaching this diagnosis with a more holistic, spiritual and emotional approach.

I am on YouTube now! If you'd like to see my face instead of listen, check the video out here: https://youtu.be/EVD9zxsVemc

Here are the articles and video that I found on my research dive that I mention.

Resources that I read from in this podcast: The Spiritual Cause of Endometriosis - Tony Mills https://energetic-wisdom.co.uk/spiritual-causes-of-endometriosis/

Spirituality + Health: The Spiritual Meaning of Endometriosis

https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/spiritual-meaning-of-endometriosis

Hidden Emotional Causes and Stress Behind Endometriosis @evetterose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnExjHApmtM&t=0s

And we're back! In this flow of consciousness, I give an update on life lately 4 months post-breakup. I started EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) therapy and am making so many connections to my past pain, stuck emotions, and narratives I've been holding on to for so long and reprocessing. I also talk about dreams, soul retrieval, mental health and more!

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