In this episode of 'Exhausted to Empowered Entrepreneur,' host Elizabeth Gould interviews Emma Seppala, PhD, a renowned psychologist and author, about the transformative power of breath and self-sovereignty. Emma is on the faculty of the Yale School of Management and Faculty Director of the Yale School of Management's Women's Leadership Program, Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education and an international keynote speaker. Emma has just released her latest book, ‘Sovereign: Reclaim Your Freedom, Energy & Power in a Time of Distraction, Uncertainty & Chaos (2024). Her first book The Happiness Track (HarperOne, 2016) has been translated into dozens of languages Emma discusses her groundbreaking research projects demonstrating the efficacy of breathing compared to standard therapies for mental health issues, such as trauma in veterans. The episode delves into her latest book 'Sovereign,' detailing how individuals can regain control over their lives and well-being through self-awareness and self-care. . • 00:00 Introduction • 01:15 Emma Seppala's Journey into Breathing Research • 02:36 The Power of Breathing Techniques • 03:32 Challenges in Mainstream Acceptance of Breathing Techniques • 04:07 The Concept of Sovereignty • 11:56 Practical Tools for Sovereignty • 16:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways You can learn more about this incredible guest here. https://www.iamsov.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaseppala/ @thehappinesstrack And the course – Unlock Your Happiness & Sovereignty with Dr. Emma Seppälä! Join bestselling author (The Happiness Track and Sovereign) and Yale faculty member Dr. Emma Seppala - who just joined me on our podcast - in THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS & SOVEREIGNTY course! Dive into 6 transformative weeks designed to help you: • Deepen Self-Awareness • Enhance Emotional Intelligence • Discover Your Best Self • Build Fulfilling Relationships • Cultivate Self-Compassion • Boost Stress Resilience • Achieve Personal Empowerment • Advance Your Career • Create a Balanced Lifestyle Bonus Gifts: Sign up now to receive the Path to Sovereignty Ebook, Sovereign Journal, and exclusive guided meditations—all designed to kickstart your journey! Start Date: January 25th Your next step: Are you working hard but it’s just not working? Maybe your business is up and running and you’ve lost your sense of purpose? You’re in the right place to go from exhausted to empowered! . Click on this link https://calendly.com/elizabethgould/reset-or-reframe-clarity-call to book a quick, no obligation chat with Elizabeth about how you can move you from exhausted to empowered, Follow on @elizabethgould_, Visit the website www.elizabethgould.com or Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-gould-747618151/ High performance, emotional exhaustion, neuroscience, success coaching, create your future, quantum physics, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, confidence, motivation mindset, success strategies, high achievers, inspiring stories, limiting beliefs, elite mindset, practical advice, actionable tools , Business podcast, business podcast, women business podcast, startup business podcast, burnout, people pleasing, procrastination, overwhelm, female business, podcast, embodiment,, sustainability in business podcast, spiritual business podcast soul minded business podcast, Feeling Forwards, Tony Robbins, coaching business podcast, intuition, how to make more money, how to be more successful, entrepreneur mistakes, get more customers, feeling lonely and isolated, uncovering your aim, what is your why, bad habits habit transformation, empowered, getting unstuck, confidence, neuroplasticity,