Breathwork isn't just a practice, it’s a gateway to healing, transformation, and embracing the present moment. In this soulful conversation, I’m joined by Marko, who shares how discovering Wim Hof's Breathwork during a dark period in rural Australia helped him reconnect to the sweetness of life. Through years of disciplined practice, MarKo has developed a deeply personal approach that balances inner clarity with modern life’s demands.

In this episode, listeners will learn:
• How Wim Hof’s methods opened a path during MarKo’s emotional low
• Experiencing bliss and presence from a single 45-minute breath session
• Why daily disciplines should empower not control our lives
• Marvo’s practice of 33 continuous breaths to create space and stillness
• Navigating the tension between digital life and grounded presence
• Integration through movement, self-expression, and “getting the house in order”
• The importance of simple self-care as a spiritual practice

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What if the key to clarity, confidence, and presence in your daily life is found in something as simple as a pause? In this episode of Breathwork Magic, joined by Alan Carroll, an educational psychologist and founder of A Mindful You, who shares decades of wisdom on the transformational power of conscious breathing—especially when it comes to public speaking and staying present.

Together, we dive into what it truly means to be awake in your communication, how pausing opens the door to connection, and why learning to control your breath is actually learning to command your reality. This is more than just a conversation—it's a wake-up call to stop running on autopilot and start breathing with purpose. If you’ve ever struggled with public speaking, overthinking, or staying grounded, this episode will offer powerful insights and practical tools to shift your energy and expand your presence.

🕰️ Episode Timeline Highlights

[2:20] – Alan’s spiritual journey begins with Autobiography of a Yogi
[4:15] – Training with the EST seminar and stepping into public speaking
[7:42] – The link between breath and vocal presence: becoming a “wind instrument”
[10:05] – Why most people are unknowingly starving themselves of oxygen
[13:45] – Ego vs. being: how silence helps you choose your next words
[17:03] – The three pillars of articulation: clarity, understanding, and fluidity
[23:43] – Lucid dreaming and the metaphor of waking up in your life
[27:22] – Conscious breathing as the gateway to presence and health
[34:51] – The difference between unconscious and conscious anger
[37:36] – Appreciating the journey: the penny-to-a-million-dollar mindset shift

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~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE

~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE

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https://acamindfulyou.com/

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In this powerful episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda is joined by Trea, Krav Maga instructor, behavioral analyst, and breath coach for a deep conversation about reclaiming the breath, rewiring the body, and bridging the gap between meditation and real-life presence. With a background in psychology and education, Trea brings a grounded and insightful perspective on how breathwork can shift performance, mindset, and nervous system regulation.

They explore the hidden ways society disrupts natural breathing patterns from a young age, why most people are unknowingly over-breathing (especially during exercise), and how simple adjustments to breath and awareness can create profound transformation. Trea also shares what happened when he attended a Navy SEAL-led breathwork event, his unexpected experience with emotional release, and why he continues to explore this practice—even when it feels uncomfortable.

🔹 Episode Highlights

[2:33] – Discovering breathwork after decades of meditation and high-performance training

[3:58] – What Krav Maga taught Trea about survival, stress, and the importance of breath

[7:59] – Everyday mindfulness: How opening a door became a moment of presence

[12:48] – Turning 40 and the mindset shift that sparked his deep dive into breathwork

[15:17] – Rib cage flexibility, breath mechanics, and how society teaches us to breathe incorrectly

[21:50] – Warrior breathing with Navy SEALs: Trea’s first conscious connected breath session

[28:27] – Why most people breathe too much during exercise and how to fix it

[35:14] – The “breathing gears” concept: How to breathe smarter, not harder, during movement

Resources Mentioned by Trea

Throughout the episode, Trea shares some of the most impactful teachers, tools, and frameworks that have shaped his breathwork and mindfulness journey. Here are the key resources he referenced:

• Dr. Belisa Vranich – The Breathing Class

• Unified Mindfulness – Shinzen Young

• Patrick McKeown – Oxygen Advantage

• Stig Åvall Severinsen – Breatheology

• Brian MacKenzie – Shift Adapt

• Mark Divine – Unbeatable Mind

This episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in performance, nervous system regulation, or simply learning to breathe in a way that supports the body and mind. Whether you’re a seasoned breathworker or just getting started, Trea’s story offers powerful reminders of what’s possible when we reconnect with the breath.

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