Calm in Your Palm Exploring Moonbird's Soothing Powers

Laughing Through The Pain: Navigating Wellness

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When sleepless nights and the quest for wellness converge, innovation takes a breath of fresh air. Joining me is Stephanie Brues, the brains behind Moonbird, for a heart-to-heart on how a personal struggle with insomnia and her medical background led to the birth of an avocado-shaped beacon of tranquility. Our candid conversation peeks into the practical challenges of practicing breathwork and the ingenious solution that Moonbird presents. We share laughs over the affordability of this little gem and even whisk you behind the curtain of our brand new studio - all while delving into the pulsating heart of biofeedback technology.
Imagine holding calmness in the palm of your hand - literally. That's the magic Stephanie imparts through Moonbird's tactile pacer, which gently guides you through breathing exercises, fostering focus and melting away stress. We explore the ripple effects of improved heart rate variability (HRV) on long-term health and discuss how this tool, much like the migratory marvel Moonbird is named after, can be a companion for your mental voyages. Whether weaving breathwork into daily life or enhancing psychotherapy outcomes, the conversation orbits around the immense potential of personalized mental health strategies.
Completing this episode's tapestry, we weave in the importance of diverse mental health toolkits. Real-life accounts illuminate how Moonbird positions itself as more than a gadget; it's a stepping-stone to a happier psyche, bolstering cognitive therapy and lending a hand to those who find solace elusive. We muse over the future of research, dreaming of data-driven personal therapy advancements, ensuring that as we navigate our mental landscapes, we do so with a compass as unique and adaptable as we are. Strap in and tune out the noise - let's breathe in the serene with Moonbird.
05.35 - link to Moonbird device and how it works/guidance from website?
https://shop.moonbird.life/
08.28 - link to global breath work practitioners alliance
https://breathworkalliance.com/
22.39 - link to Chris Williamson podcast episode with Abigail Shrier
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/773-abigail-shrier-debating-modern-therapy-culture-gen-z/id1347973549?i=1000653039922
23.12 - link to six week programme study in Australia where children’s mental health got worse
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/11/teen-mental-health-dbt/675895/
36.25 - link to study showing that CBT only helps 40% of people with anxiety
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272735815001178
37.07 - link to fact that 90% of men who committed suicide in UK last year were in talk therapy
https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/news/suicidal-men-do-seek-help
40.35 - link to Guy Fincham research
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-27247-y
41.25 - link to fact about shortage of 8,000 therapists in the US
https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2023/may/understanding-us-behavioral-health-workforce-shortage
44.38 - link to moon bird social media
https://www.instagram.com/moonbird.life/
https://www.tiktok.com/@moonbird.life
https://www.facebook.com/moonbird.life
https://www.linkedin.com/company/moonbird/

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