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Former police officer Roger Sutherland shares his journey from workplace trauma to healing through breathwork techniques. His four-decade career in law enforcement left him with anxiety and trust issues, but learning proper breathing patterns helped restore his mental wellbeing.

• Proper breathing directly communicates with our autonomic nervous system that we are safe
• Breathing in through the nose for four counts and out through pursed lips for eight counts helps transition from hypervigilance to calm
• Optimal functioning requires about 12 breaths per minute, while many people "over-breathe"
• The key isn't getting more oxygen but efficiently utilizing carbon dioxide in the body
• Post-COVID social division is fueled by social media algorithms creating confirmation bias
• Traditional divisive topics (religion, politics) now include COVID and environmental issues
• Management betrayal in policing causes more psychological damage than traumatic incidents
• Stereotyping of groups (like African communities) fails to recognize positive contributions
• Societal changes since COVID include increased cashless payments and reduced services

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Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death.

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