{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Elevated Coach Podcast","title":"The Neuroscience of Safety and Connection w/ Mel Howard","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4863,"description":"Connect with Mel here:https://www.instagram.com/breathcoachmelhoward/Connect with Joel here:https://www.instagram.com/coach.joel.burgess/https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjoelburgess/Key takeaways:Embodiment and breathwork can lead to profound personal growth and transformation.Softness and gentleness can be just as powerful as going through intense experiences.The feminine offers the gift of receptivity, allowing us to fully experience and connect with the richness of life.Connecting with the body and breath can help create a sense of safety and grounding.Being present in the moment and embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper intimacy and connection. Intentional breathing and grounding in the body can shift us from fight or flight to a state of calm and connection.The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in creating a sense of safety and connection.Emotional neglect can lead to difficulties in self-compassion, relying on others, and identifying emotions.Feeling and accepting all emotions, including anger, grief, and shame, is essential for self-compassion and inner freedom.Simplicity, patience, and compassion are key qualities to cultivate. The power of stillness and slowing down in coachingThe importance of creating a container for coaching sessionsDoing your own inner work as a coach to better serve your clientsThe value of vulnerability and not knowing as a coachThe impact of presence and attunement in coachingMelanie's favorite coaching question: 'What are you noticing in your body right now?'Advice for new coaches: Trust yourself and focus on what you already knowMelanie's contact information: Instagram - @BreathCoachMelHowardTime stamps:00:00 Introduction and Tradition of Asking Questions01:20 Joel's Journey to Working with Melanie08:10 Leaning into Resistance and Softness12:30 The Power of the Feminine and Trust16:23 The Gift of the Feminine and Connecting with the Body25:12 Breath and Grounding in the Body29:30 The Neuroscience of Safety and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iNorj8A3L7UQiQCCRkrb6A1y-P7YeRbniPyoh5ylK8k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMGY2/MTViMTk2MWE0YTk1/YzQ3ZjI2ZTY5MjRh/ODVkZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}