Creativity is Incompatible with Lack: Breathwork, Regulating the Nervous System, and More with Dr. Aubry Alvarez Bakker

In this insightful episode, Dr. Aubry Alvarez Bakker shares her expertise in using breathwork and creativity to manage stress, regulate the nervous system, and enhance overall well-being. She discusses how these practices can improve performance and support the manifestation of personal goals. The conversation explores the synergy between science and spirituality, focusing on how nervous system regulation can help individuals move beyond survival mode, embrace creativity, and foster a mindset of abundance. Dr. Aubry and Ekaterina Popova examine the healing potential of art, explaining how creativity serves as a medium for self-expression, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Dr. Aubry also introduces her new program, Breath and Body, aimed at empowering individuals with tools for breathwork and emotional balance.   www.instagram.com/dr.aubry/   Get a free trial of Breath & Body: https://certified.movmntmethod.com/sign-up-to-the-free-trial   Visit Create! Magazine to subscribe or submit your work:  Save 20% off by using the code 'NEWREADER' to subscribe to our digital magazine https://www.createmagazine.co     Key Takeaways: Breathwork for Stress Relief: Simple breathing techniques help manage stress and anxiety, signaling safety to the heart and promoting physiological balance. Creativity as Growth Catalyst: Engaging in creative work encourages personal healing, expression, and can counteract scarcity mindset. Nervous System Health: Regulating the nervous system is crucial for peak performance, creativity, and successful goal-setting. Abundance through Art: Creativity offers a channel for personal empowerment, establishing a safe space to explore deeper emotions. Overcoming Creative Blocks: Regular creative practices and breathwork can help artists and creatives move beyond creative “freeze” states.   Sound Bites: "Stress, scarcity, and lack are incompatible with a creative mindset." "Breathwork and creativity are essential for managing stress." "Art and abundance go hand in hand." "Creating something is a powerful way to overcome scarcity." "The act of creating art fuels a sense of empowerment."   Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Stress Management and Creativity 03:10 – Dr. Aubry’s Background and Creative Journey 05:48 – Breathwork and Nervous System Regulation 09:09 – The Science Behind Breathwork 12:00 – Practical Steps for Incorporating Breathwork 14:55 – Moving Beyond Survival Mode 17:47 – Creativity’s Incompatibility with Scarcity 21:30 – Embracing Abundance through Creative Practice 24:49 – The Healing Potential of Art 28:22 – Art as a Tool for Nervous System Regulation 30:44 – Navigating Creative Blocks 38:35 – Introduction to the Breath and Body Program   This episode offers valuable insights for artists, creatives, and anyone interested in using breathwork and creativity as tools for personal and professional growth.