Ep. 6 Respiratory + Wellness + Humanity with Jenny Opalinski Medical SLP 3-12-2026

Learn more about today's guest:

In this episode, we sit down with Jenny Opalinski — Medical Speech‑Language Pathologist, Founding Partner of The Wellness Shift, Director of Relations at Aspire Respiratory Products, Co‑Creator/Co‑Host of Humanity Rx, and author of the “Calming Tricks for Big Feelings” children’s book series.

We dive deep into the real state of healthcare today — the burnout, the emotional load, the human stories behind the bedside, and the urgent need for systems that support both patients and the professionals who care for them.

Jenny shares her decade of experience in TBI, trach/vent care, and Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST), helping us understand why breathing is more than a vital function — it’s a science‑backed tool for healing, recovery, and resilience.

We explore:✨ The hidden mental health crisis among healthcare professionals✨

Why respiratory strength training is transforming patient outcomes✨

Life‑changing stories from Humanity Rx

✨ The origins of The Wellness Shift and what real wellness in medicine should look like✨

How her children’s book series teaches kids emotional regulation skills we all wish we had earlier

✨ What needs to change for healthcare workers to actually healIf you're a clinician, parent, caregiver, or anyone interested in human‑centered wellness, this conversation will shift the way you look at healthcare, breathwork, and what it means to support people at every stage of life.

Explore More of Jenny’s Work: Aspire Respiratory Products (EMST150 & RMST tools)

Website: www.emst150.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-opalinski-ab5b26145

Email: [email protected]

The Wellness ShiftWebsite: https://wellnessshift.net

Instagram: @the_wellnessshift_

LinkedIn: @thewellnessshift

Humanity Rx PodcastPodcast: https://humanityrxpodcast.buzzsprout.com

Instagram: @HumanityRxPod

LinkedIn: @HumanityRx

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