Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes -
“I was going pre-med for the wrong reason and I could feel that internally, but had no self-awareness, wherewithal to make that distinction enough to make a shift in my path, but thankfully the universe shifted my path for me.” 2:27
“Methods are many and principles are few.” 9:16
“I just followed the flow of my life.” 24:58
“We are using our breath to influence our biology to influence our psychology.” 34:48
“We are learning that there are more ways to navigate mental health than solely through talk therapy and medication.” 35:02
“Breathwork in my mind is one of the best practices to do for yourself because it is one of the only practices that you can do for you and only for you.” 39:35
“If the will is not onboard, you cannot proceed with therapy.” - Justin quoting John Frederickson @ 42:52
“If you’re connecting with feelings in your body, you’re actually connecting with emotions. If you’re connecting with the energies of your body, you’re connecting with your emotions.” 47:47
“Understand that in putting yourself out there in situations where it feels risky, it feels scary, that’s where the most learning takes place.” 56:15
Guest Bio - Dr. Justin Ternes, DPT is a Physiotherapist, Breathwork Specialist, and Mindset & Performance Coach.
His work is centered on three main pillars: Mind, Body, and Breath (Psychophysiology)
How you breathe influences how you move.
How you move influences how you think.
How you think influences how you breathe.
YOU are the prime mover of your experience,
directing where your mind, body, breath, and energy flows.
Dr. Ternes works with one-on-one clients, athletic teams, and wonderful organizations to bring an element of mindfulness, awareness, and health through his teachings of encouragement, empowerment, and emotional intelligence - all tied together through breath.
Justin's demeanor is light-hearted and engaging. He takes time to get to know you and your unique situation in order to develop the best path to an empowered life. Beyond providing support for health, his passion lies in building long-term relationships and being a source of information and inspiration for his community.
In his spare time he studies and practices a variety of mind-body approaches so he can continually learn new ways to help patients holistically manage physical and mental pain. He particularly enjoys hooping (basketball), getting outside in nature, quality time with friends and family, and of course breathwork.
His approach is innovative and the art of mind/body/breath is his platform to help people heal.
Show Notes -
0:00 - WIMTS Podcast Intro
0:33 - Introducing Justin Ternes
0:48 - Welcome to Justin
1:17 - Arkansas Roots & Physical Therapy Background
6:20 - Mutual Respect for Brian & Shift Adapt
12:11 - Applying Blocked & Random Training to Breathwork
15:16 - Biopsychosocial Model of Pain
20:21 - Sports Psychology, Dad, & Men’s Groups
26:30 - Neuro PT & Principles of Men’s Group
29:15 - How I Feel What I’m Feeling
33:09 - BB Commercial
33:18 - Creating Safe Space
35:56 - Realizing Sustainable High Performance
41:23 - How Does Someone Get Started with Breathwork?
45:16 - Concept of Emotions
49:41 - Recommendations for Finding A Breathwork Practitioner
52:30 - Book & Podcast Recommendations
55:30 - One Piece of Advice
57:07 - Where Can We Find You?
58:03 - WIMTS Podcast Closing
Links & Where to Find Justin -
IG - @trueselfhealth ; @justin_ternes
Twitter - @trueselfhealth
