001 What Broke Me Open

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples shares her journey of transformation and healing, discussing the importance of addressing personal struggles and the healing process. She emphasises the need for intimate conversations about grief, burnout, and the human experience, while introducing various healing methodologies, including breathwork. The podcast aims to create a supportive space for listeners to feel less alone in their challenges and to explore the deeper aspects of life and healing.TakeawaysThe podcast aims to create intimate and honest conversations.Healing is a journey that many can relate to.Grief and loss are universal experiences.Burnout can lead to significant life changes.Health and love are the most important aspects of life.Healing methodologies can provide support and guidance.It's okay to not have a linear healing process.Personal struggles can lead to greater understanding and connection.The importance of regulating our nervous systems for well-being.Sharing experiences can help others feel less alone.Follow Links:Get the Influential Breathwork Syllabus here:⁠https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/syllabus⁠Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram:   ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠

Welcome to Healing After the Hard Stuff.This podcast is for the moments when life and business feel harder than you ever expected. Burnout. Grief. Loss. Identity shifts. The seasons where everything feels heavier, messier, and far from straightforward.Here, I’m creating space for real, meaningful conversations about the parts of life we don’t often talk about openly. The moments that crack us open, change us, and ask us to find a different way forward. My hope is that these conversations help you feel less alone, while also giving you access to healing techniques and modalities that can genuinely make a difference.You’ll hear honest stories, conversations with experts, and reflections on breathwork and nervous system regulation. I’ll also share from my own work as the founder of Influential Breathwork Academy, where I train people to use breath to support physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.If you’re finding your way through a difficult chapter, I hope this podcast offers something steady and supportive.One breath at a time.Follow Links:Get the Influential Breathwork Syllabus here:⁠https://www.influentialbreathwork.com/syllabus⁠Follow Anna Parker-Naples on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/healingafterthehardstuff⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples⁠

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the idea of not apologising for taking a break from her podcast and encourages listeners to reflect on when they feel the need to apologize for doing what is right for themselves. She explores the conditioning that leads us to believe we must always push ourselves and shows the importance of listening to our bodies and prioritizing our own needs. Anna also shares her excitement about her breathwork certification program and the positive feedback she has received. She concludes by urging listeners to stop apologizing for things they don't need to apologise for.Chapters00:00 No Apology03:22 Conditioning to Apologize06:41 Listening to Our Bodies09:38 Validation and Feedback11:32 Trusting Joy and Priorities14:22 Creating Something Special14:51 No More ApologiesResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples shares her decision to improve her fitness, energy levels, and nutrition by taking on the 75 Hard challenge. She discusses her motivation to honor her body and address health issues such as high cholesterol. Anna explains the rules of the challenge, including exercise, nutrition, and reading commitments. She emphasizes the importance of accountability and the benefits she has already experienced, such as reduced bloating. Anna encourages listeners to consider their own habits and make positive changes to feel better. She also invites them to join her retreat.TakeawaysTaking on a fitness and nutrition challenge can be a powerful way to improve health and energy levels.Accountability and support from others can greatly enhance the success of a challenge.Making sustainable changes to exercise and nutrition habits is key for long-term health.Prioritizing hydration, exercise, and sunlight can have a significant impact on overall well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Decision to Make a Change05:10 Motivation to Improve Health and Nutrition06:06 The 75 Hard Challenge07:30 Exercise and Nutrition Commitments08:27 Eliminating Unhealthy Habits10:20 Previous Experience with Health Challenges11:47 Importance of Water, Exercise, and Sunlight12:16 Taking Care of One's Body13:13 Retreat Invitation and Conclusionwww.annaparkernaples.com/retreatResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

SummaryIn this episode, Anna Parker-Naples talks about the importance of recognizing when you need rest and taking breaks to avoid burnout. She shares her personal experience of feeling tired and needing to prioritize self-care. Anna emphasizes the benefits of listening to your body's needs and giving yourself downtime. She encourages listeners to reflect on their attitude towards taking breaks and the positive impact it can have on their lives and businesses.TakeawaysRecognize when you need rest and prioritize self-care.Listen to your body's needs and give yourself downtime.Taking breaks can improve focus, concentration, and productivity.Avoid burnout by balancing work and personal obligations.Chapters00:00 Feeling Tired and Needing Rest03:13 Listening to Your Body's Needs04:32 The Importance of Taking Breaks06:26 Avoiding Burnout07:50 Giving Yourself Downtime08:14 Excitement and New Projects09:07 Upcoming Events and Opportunities09:33 Reflection and Self-CareRetreat: www.annaparkernaples.com/retreatResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

SummaryThis episode explores the importance of aligning your value system with your business and being of service to others. It emphasizes the purpose of life as being to make a difference and serve humanity. The concept of kindness and adding value to people's lives is discussed, both within and outside of your business. The episode also touches on the power of new platforms like TikTok and the impact of burnout on mental health. It concludes with a reminder to be kinder and more thoughtful in business, without expecting anything in return.Chapters00:00 The Purpose of Life and Business03:22 Being of Service as a Leader05:46 Bringing Kindness into Your Business07:42 Exploring New Platforms: TikTok08:11 The Busy Brain Cure and Burnout11:11 Using Pivotal Moments for Growth12:34 The Influence of Entrepreneurship on Family13:32 Exploring Energy Practices: Reiki and Sakem14:31 Being Kinder and More Thoughtful in BusinessBooks mentioned:The Saint, The Surfer & The CEO by Robin Sharma The Busy Brain Cure by Dr Romie Mushtaq

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses her unexpected love for TikTok and the importance of consistency and targets in content creation. She shares her transition from Facebook to TikTok and the benefits of TikTok as an SEO and discoverability platform. Anna also talks about her goals of reaching 1,000 followers on TikTok and repurposing content for Instagram and Pinterest. She explores the potential of Pinterest as a platform for breathwork and her plans to create a new YouTube channel for Influential Breathwork. Additionally, Anna recommends a book, a kneeling chair for posture, and a TV series called Masters of the Air. She reflects on family history and inherited trauma and highlights the impact of breath healing release method sessions.TakeawaysConsistency and targets are important in content creation.TikTok can be a valuable platform for SEO and discoverability.Repurposing content can save time and reach a wider audience.Exploring different platforms can rejuvenate content creation.Inherited trauma and family history can have a ripple effect.Breath healing release method sessions can have profound effects on physical and emotional well-being.Chapters00:00Introduction and Unexpected Love for TikTok01:19Previous Experience with TikTok and Personal Branding02:16Transition from Facebook to TikTok03:39TikTok as an SEO and Discoverability Platform04:38Target of Reaching 1,000 Followers on TikTok05:08Repurposing Content for Instagram and Pinterest06:00Exploring Pinterest as a Platform for Breathwork06:58Creating a New YouTube Channel for Influential Breathwork08:26Consistency and Fun in Content Creation09:25Book Recommendation: Quantum Body by Deepak Chopra10:22Benefits of a Kneeling Chair for Posture and Respiratory System11:51TV Series Recommendation: Masters of the Air13:17Reflections on Family History and Inherited Trauma14:13Impact of Breath Healing Release Method SessionsQuantum Body by Deepak ChopraMasters of the Air - TV SeriesResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: <a...

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses the importance of consistency and staying true to your mission. She shares her experience at a live event and highlights the need to find joy and meaning in your work. Anna then delves into the power of breathwork for happiness and well-being, explaining the five layers of release in breath healing. She also emphasizes the connection between breathwork and happiness. Finally, Anna talks about finding joy in learning and creativity.TakeawaysConsistency and staying true to your mission are important for success.Finding joy and meaning in your work is crucial for personal satisfaction.Breathwork can be a powerful tool for releasing negative emotions and improving well-being.Learning something new and being creative can bring joy and happiness.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Consistency and Mission01:26 Finding Joy and Meaning in Your Work05:06 Using Breathwork for Happiness and Well-being08:28 The Five Layers of Release in BreathHealing™️14:33 Breathwork and Happiness16:29 Finding Joy in Learning and Creativitywww.annaparkernaples.com/retreat ResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@annaparkernaples For Influential Breathwork®️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comCertification www.influentialbreathwork.com/influentialbreathworkcoachInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkFor Influential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

In this conversation, Anna Parker-Naples discusses her upcoming retreat, Positively Connected. She shares her previous experiences with retreats and explains her vision for this particular retreat. Anna emphasizes the importance of connection, purpose, and self-reflection. She also highlights the activities and practices that will be included, such as cacao ceremonies, breathwork sessions, and masterminding. The location, accommodation, and accessibility of the retreat are also discussed. Anna encourages interested individuals to apply and assures them of a transformative and inclusive experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:19 Location and Accessibility04:13 Accommodation and Integration06:03 Connection and Purpose09:15 Activities and Practices13:15 Previous Retreat Experiences16:28 Venue and Food18:25 Application and Pricing20:15 Conclusion

In this episode, Anna Parker-Naples discusses trauma and its effects on our lives. She explores different types of trauma, including big T trauma and little T trauma, as well as trauma experienced during early development and inherited family trauma. Anna also delves into somatic storage and therapy, explaining how trauma can be stored in the body and the importance of releasing it. She touches on the concept of past lives and ancestral trauma, highlighting the potential impact on our present lives. Anna concludes by inviting listeners to explore their own somatic sensations and consider what stories they may be carrying that are not their own.TakeawaysTrauma can come in various forms, including big T trauma (major events) and little T trauma (smaller events that our minds struggle to process).Trauma can be stored in the body, leading to physical symptoms and emotional distress.Somatic therapy, such as breath work and deep body work, can help release stored trauma and promote healing.Past lives and ancestral trauma may also influence our present experiences and behaviors.Continual healing and growth are important, as trauma work is an ongoing process.Anna announces an upcoming retreat focused on connection, self-trust, and purpose.Chapters00:00Introduction to Trauma02:22Types of Trauma03:18Somatic Storage and Therapy07:05Past Lives and Ancestral Trauma09:57Exploring Somatic Sensations11:50Healing and Releasing Trauma15:11Continual Healing and Growth17:35Announcement: Retreat19:18Details of the Retreat22:00Invitation to Apply for the Retreat23:26Conclusion and FarewellResources:Positively Connected: The Retreat : www.annaparkernaples.com/retreat"It Didn't Start with You" by Mark Wolynn"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der KolkWaking the Tiger by Peter Levine