This week I’m getting cozy with my friend Corey Jackson — someone I’ve known for years as a photographer, but who has completely transformed his life and career through somatic breathwork. Corey opens up about his journey from being a police officer and first responder dealing with PTSD to becoming a somatic breathwork practitioner who now holds space for others to heal.

We get into what somatic breathwork actually is (and how it’s different from performance-based breathwork like Wim Hof), how it works alongside faith rather than against it, and why these healing modalities are still so misunderstood — especially in Black and faith-based communities. Corey shares openly about the toll of the job that led him here, including a moment in the line of duty that changed everything, losing his mother, and the first time breathwork cracked him open. We also talk through my own experience going through a session with him.

This conversation goes deep, but it’s also full of so much love, honesty, and healing. If you’ve ever felt like healing work isn’t “for you” or doesn’t align with your beliefs, this episode might change your mind. Get cozy with us. 🎙️

This episode touches on themes of trauma, grief, and mental health.

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