Breath as a Pathway to Healing, Regulation, and Connection, with Tracey Soghrati

In this episode I’m joined by Tracey Soghrati—Psychotherapist, Yoga Therapist, and Registered Nurse—to explore breath as a pathway to healing, regulation, and connection.

We begin with a simple truth: everybody breathes—but not everyone feels safe in their breath.

I share my personal history with respiratory illness, including TB, pneumonia, and asthma, and how these experiences activated vulnerable parts within me. Together, we explore how breath is not just physical—it’s emotional, protective, and deeply relational.

Through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens, we unpack the parts of us connected to breathing, including those that brace, restrict, or fear being heard. We also explore how breath impacts the nervous system and how intentional breathwork can support regulation and healing.

This episode includes three guided breathing practices, led by Tracey, so you can experience this work firsthand.

In This Episode, We Explore:

The universal yet complex nature of breathing

How illness and trauma can impact our relationship with breath

The connection between breath and the nervous system

Protective parts that brace, restrict, or control breathing

The impact of chronic body bracing on emotional and physical health

Fear around vocalizing breath and being heard