Breathwork Can Help You Release Trauma & Find Peace

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by emotions that seem to come out of nowhere? Do you find yourself reacting instead of responding to life’s challenges? If so, you’re not alone.

In my latest episode of Love and Trauma: The Real Deal, I had an incredible conversation with Nicole Gotthold, a Transformational Breathwork, Energy & Empowerment Practitioner, about the life-changing power of breathwork.

Nicole’s journey into breathwork didn’t start in a classroom—it started in the depths of personal loss and trauma. After losing her husband unexpectedly, she was left feeling exhausted, lost, and unsure of how to move forward. Traditional methods weren’t enough to help her process the weight of her emotions, so she set out to find something that would.

That search led her to breathwork, and what she discovered changed everything.

What Is Breathwork & Why Is It So Powerful?

Breathwork is more than just deep breathing—it’s a scientifically-backed practice that helps regulate the nervous system, release stored trauma, and reprogram limiting beliefs.

Nicole explained that many of us walk around disconnected from our bodies, stuck in patterns of stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. We react from a place of fear, rather than responding with clarity.

Through breathwork, Nicole was able to:
✅ Identify the root cause of her emotions instead of feeling controlled by them
✅ Ask herself: Am I just tired? Am I hungry? Or is this something deeper?
✅ Stop reacting on autopilot and start making real, intentional changes in her life
✅ Reprogram old trauma responses and step into her true power

And the best part? It’s something anyone can do—anywhere, at any time.

What We Covered in This Episode

During our conversation, Nicole shared:
🔹 The connection between past trauma, emotional triggers, and the subconscious mind
🔹 How breathwork can help you calm your nervous system and release stored trauma
🔹 Why we get stuck in emotional loops and how to break free from them
🔹 How breathwork can help you heal multi-generational trauma and create healthier relationships

This was one of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had, and I truly believe breathwork is a tool everyone should have in their healing toolbox.

Get Started with Nicole’s 3 Free Breathwork Resources!

Nicole has generously offered three free resources to help you start using breathwork in your daily life:

💨 5-Minute Reset for Energy & Inspiration – Perfect for when you need a quick boost to feel more grounded and focused.
😌 5-Minute Reset for Calm & Stress Relief – A simple technique to instantly relax and bring peace to your mind and body.
🌬️ Breathwork Techniques Cheat Sheet – A breakdown of different breathing techniques, including ones that can help with sleep, anxiety, and mental clarity.

👉 To access these free resources, visit or download them directly here.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever felt stuck in emotional cycles, overwhelmed by triggers, or frustrated with your healing journey, breathwork may be the missing piece. It’s never too late to heal.

I encourage you to listen to this full episode and give Nicole’s breathwork exercises a try. You might be surprised by how much power you have to shift your energy in just a few minutes a day.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now and start your journey toward healing!

🔗 Watch the full episode here

👉 Have you ever tried breathwork? Let me know in the comments!