Tamsen Webster Talks About Lasting Change and the Power of Communication

A Productive Conversation

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Tamsen Webster, renowned messaging strategist, keynote speaker, and author of the upcoming book, Say What They Can’t Unhear: The Nine Principles of Lasting Change. We dive deep into the principles behind lasting change, communication strategies, and how these concepts align with her broader body of work.

Tamsen shares insights from her latest book, exploring what makes change stick and how messaging plays a crucial role in influencing others. We talk about her experiences crafting communication strategies, the challenges of writing a book, and how persuasion without manipulation is possible.

Key Discussion Points

• Kurtis’ personal story of overcoming anxiety and discovering the power of breathwork.
• The concept of unconscious breath holding and how it signals the body’s stress response.
• A breakdown of different breathwork techniques for calming anxiety, boosting energy, and detoxifying the body.
• How breathwork helps release emotional and physical tension, leading to profound cathartic experiences.
• The connection between breathwork and DMT production, and how it can create mystical and transformative experiences.
• Simple, actionable breathwork exercises, like the sigh technique and straw breathing, to improve focus and well-being.

Kurtis offers a fresh perspective on how something as simple as breathing can have a powerful impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Whether you’re new to breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, this conversation is packed with insights and practical tips.

Links Worth Exploring

• Connect with Kurtis: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | X/Twitter
• Get Kurtis's Book: Breathwork Detox: How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety
• Check out Breathwork Detox: Website (Use discount code Mike50 for Breathwork Events)
• Related Conversation: Episode 67: A Doer Who Likes To Be with Michael Townsend Williams
• Related Blog Post: How to Start Pacing Your Productivity

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