We all know we need to breathe to survive, but are you aware of the different breathwork techniques and how you can optimize your parasympathetic state? Dr. Justin Ternes, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Breathwork Specialist, and Mindset & Performance Coach, is the visionary founder of True Self Health & Human Performance. Residing in the scenic Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, Dr. Ternes is a fervent advocate for holistic health optimization. With a career spanning over 7 years in physical therapy, he has evolved his practice to include holistic health and performance coaching, focusing on meditation, breathwork, psychophysiology, and mindset techniques. (https://trueself.health/about) I learned a lot from this conversation and I can't wait to welcome him back to continue our discussion. I know you'll take something from this episode as well.    What you'll learn:   Justin's background and why he became interested in this work (2:41) Stress, breathwork, and meditation with a focus on their impact on physical and mental health (5:22) Cold therapy options for hot summer months (11:01) Cold plunging benefits and edge portable ice bathtub (16:25) Proper breathing techniques and their benefits for physical and mental health (21:28) Improving posture and breathing through body awareness and movement (29:08) Breathwork, sleep tape, and journaling for improved well-being (35:48) Discipline, self-care, and breathwork for mental wellness (42:28)   Where to learn more:   True Self Health Instagram   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!