The Shocking Truth That Most of Us Are Only Breathing at 20% of Our Full Capacity - Unlock the 80% and Heal Your Life with UK Coach of the Year Samreen McGregor
02/12/25 • 67 min
We breathe every moment of every day, but most of us are stuck at 20% of our full capacity. In today's conversation with UK Coach of the Year, Samreen McGregor, we explore the transformative power of breathwork and its impact on personal healing. Samreen shares her journey from a multicultural upbringing to becoming a successful coach and author, highlighting the deep challenges faced during her 9 year old son's devastating diagnosis and battle with cancer. The discussion delves into the importance of healing and the transformative power of breathwork with its physiological, emotional, and spiritual benefits, while also delving into the science behind breathwork and its ability to release pent-up emotions. Let's get everyone breathing at 100% capacity!
Highlights (and approximate time codes)
00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Samreen's Journey
09:47 Samreen's Personal Story and Background
20:10 The Impact of Darshan's Illness on Family Dynamics
29:56 The Transformative Power of Breathwork
37:48 Understanding Breathwork: Healing Beyond Talk
39:11 The Science Behind Breathwork
47:22 Physiological and Emotional Benefits of Breathwork
50:15 Spiritual Connections Through Breathwork
01:01The Breathwork Experience: A Journey of Transformation
Work with Samreen - The Tribe
If you’re curious about breathwork and how it can unlock deeper healing, join The Tribe as a founding member. Unlock a monthly membership giving you access to a live guided breathwork session, a 1:1 Breath analysis, pre-recorded meditations and so much more... enjoy your first 3 months for just £11/month (normally £22). Join here: www.breathewithsamreen.com
TO ACCESS THE COMPLIMENTARY 5 DAY BREATHWORK STARTER GUIDE THAT SAMREEN MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR FREE AT WWW.BREATHEWITHSAMREEN.COM
About Samreen
Samreen McGregor is a coach, breathwork guide, and founder of Breathe with Samreen, where she helps people heal and reconnect with themselves through breath and body-based practices. Her journey into breathwork wasn’t just professional—it was deeply personal. When her son, Darshan, was diagnosed with cancer, she found herself navigating the emotional and physical toll of paediatric cancer, searching for ways to support both him and herself. That experience changed everything. With over 25 years in coaching, psychotherapy, and neuroscience, Samreen has worked with top executives and individuals seeking deep transformation. As the author of Leader Awakened, she is passionate about helping people regulate their nervous systems, release emotional blocks, and build real, lasting resilience—whether in leadership or life.
Connect:
Website: www.breathewithsamreen
Insta; @breathe_with_samreen
Book: Leader Awakened: Why accepting diversity drives power and freedom
Host:
La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.
She has a wellness business offering transformational coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork and reformer pilates.
Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.
Insta: @cancercuredme
Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com
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We breathe every moment of every day, but most of us are stuck at 20% of our full capacity. In today's conversation with UK Coach of the Year, Samreen McGregor, we explore the transformative power of breathwork and its impact on personal healing. Samreen shares her journey from a multicultural upbringing to becoming a successful coach and author, highlighting the deep challenges faced during her 9 year old son's devastating diagnosis and battle with cancer. The discussion delves into the importance of healing and the transformative power of breathwork with its physiological, emotional, and spiritual benefits, while also delving into the science behind breathwork and its ability to release pent-up emotions. Let's get everyone breathing at 100% capacity!
Highlights (and approximate time codes)
00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Samreen's Journey
09:47 Samreen's Personal Story and Background
20:10 The Impact of Darshan's Illness on Family Dynamics
29:56 The Transformative Power of Breathwork
37:48 Understanding Breathwork: Healing Beyond Talk
39:11 The Science Behind Breathwork
47:22 Physiological and Emotional Benefits of Breathwork
50:15 Spiritual Connections Through Breathwork
01:01The Breathwork Experience: A Journey of Transformation
Work with Samreen - The Tribe
If you’re curious about breathwork and how it can unlock deeper healing, join The Tribe as a founding member. Unlock a monthly membership giving you access to a live guided breathwork session, a 1:1 Breath analysis, pre-recorded meditations and so much more... enjoy your first 3 months for just £11/month (normally £22). Join here: www.breathewithsamreen.com
TO ACCESS THE COMPLIMENTARY 5 DAY BREATHWORK STARTER GUIDE THAT SAMREEN MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR FREE AT WWW.BREATHEWITHSAMREEN.COM
About Samreen
Samreen McGregor is a coach, breathwork guide, and founder of Breathe with Samreen, where she helps people heal and reconnect with themselves through breath and body-based practices. Her journey into breathwork wasn’t just professional—it was deeply personal. When her son, Darshan, was diagnosed with cancer, she found herself navigating the emotional and physical toll of paediatric cancer, searching for ways to support both him and herself. That experience changed everything. With over 25 years in coaching, psychotherapy, and neuroscience, Samreen has worked with top executives and individuals seeking deep transformation. As the author of Leader Awakened, she is passionate about helping people regulate their nervous systems, release emotional blocks, and build real, lasting resilience—whether in leadership or life.
Connect:
Website: www.breathewithsamreen
Insta; @breathe_with_samreen
Book: Leader Awakened: Why accepting diversity drives power and freedom
Host:
La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.
She has a wellness business offering transformational coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork and reformer pilates.
Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.
Insta: @cancercuredme
Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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La has a deep passion for helping others transform their lives. After years of thriving in the corporate events world, she now channels her skills into hosting retreats that inspire growth, healing, and balance.
She has a wellness business offering transformational retreats, coaching, reiki, lymphatic drainage and red light therapy. Her approach to wellness is deeply personal, influenced by her own journey through cancer and her love for practices like meditation, breathwork and reformer pilates.
Through her podcast, she shares her insights, experiences and inspiration to help listeners embrace their own journeys toward a well-rounded, fulfilling life.
Insta: @cancercuredme
Website: www.balancedbodyandretreats.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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