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Breathwork Magic

Amanda Russo

Welcome to Breathwork Magic, a podcast dedicated to exploring the life-changing power of Breathwork. Discover how conscious breathing can unlock inner peace, resilience, and clarity as we dive into inspiring stories and practical insights. Whether you’re new to Breathwork or looking to deepen your practice, each episode offers wisdom to help you connect more fully with yourself and the world around you. Everything starts and ends with the breath. 

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  • Yesterday · 21 min

    Just Come Back: Using Your Breath to Begin Again

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What if getting off track doesn’t mean you have to start all over again? I told you Breathwork Magic was going biweekly… and then I immediately missed the next episode. 😂 Instead of beating myself up about it or waiting for the “perfect” time to come back, I decided to practice the exact thing our breath teaches us over and over again: Just Return. In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when life gets busy, routines fall away, promises to ourselves get interrupted, and suddenly we feel like we need to somehow catch up. Whether it’s Breathwork, movement, meditation, creativity, or something else you’ve been wanting to return to, this episode is your reminder that you don’t need to make up for lost time. Your breath doesn’t ask you to recover the breaths you missed. It simply gives you another one. And maybe life can work that way, too. I’ll close this episode with a short, grounding breathing practice to help you release some of the guilt around where you think you should be and reconnect with where you actually are. No catching up. No perfect restart. Just come back. 🔹 In this episode, listeners will: Explore why getting off track doesn’t mean you’ve failed Learn how the breath can teach us to return without judgment Release some of the pressure to “catch up” after falling out of a routine Reflect on something you genuinely want to come back to Practice a simple, grounding breath to reconnect with the present moment Be reminded that consistency doesn’t have to mean perfection Create space to begin again, exactly where you are 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • August 7 · 49 min

    From Reaction to Response: Reclaiming Your Nervous System Through Breathwork

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What if learning to control your breath could help you create space between an impulse and the decision you make next? In this episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda Russo sits down with former pastor, recovery mentor, nervous system regulation coach, and Sacred Grit podcast host Jason Lyle for an honest conversation about breathwork, nervous system regulation, addiction, spirituality, and what it means to reclaim control over your choices. Jason shares his deeply personal journey from adoption and early experiences with shame to becoming a pastor while privately struggling with patterns of sexual addiction and infidelity. After reaching a point where he felt like nothing he had tried could help him change, an introduction to nervous system regulation opened the door to something different. Through cold water immersion, Tummo breathwork, yoga, and meditation, Jason began understanding his behavior not only through his mind, but through his body. Together, Amanda and Jason explore the connection between the breath, the nervous system, and our ability to respond rather than immediately react. Jason breaks down the science behind nervous system dysregulation in simple terms and explains how practices like Tummo breathing can help widen the space between thought and action. They also discuss the psychological sigh and how something as accessible as stepping back and taking a conscious breath can create an opportunity to respond differently in moments of anger or overwhelm. Jason also shares why the practice itself is only part of the equation. Breathwork, meditation, yoga, and cold immersion may create powerful shifts, but lasting transformation comes from how we integrate those experiences into everyday life. He introduces the idea of “preloaded decisions” deciding who you want to be before you’re faced with the moment that tests that decision and shares how breathwork has helped him become more aware of his choices in real time. The conversation also explores parts work and Internal Family Systems, how unresolved experiences can influence our behaviors years later, and why some of the habits we judge most harshly may have originally developed as attempts to protect or soothe parts of ourselves. Jason shares how learning to understand those parts changed the way he viewed his own past and helped him approach healing from an entirely different perspective. Amanda and Jason also dive into masculinity, spirituality, faith, and why practices like breathwork and yoga can offer men a different way to connect with emotions they may have spent years avoiding or suppressing. Whether you’ve been practicing breathwork for years or still find the whole thing a little “woo-woo,” this conversation is an invitation to get curious about what can happen when you stop trying to think your way through everything and begin listening to what your breath and body have to say. Sometimes creating a different life begins in the space between the impulse and the action. As long as you have your breath, you have options. 💜

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  • June 12 · 40 min

    You Can’t Think Your Way Into Feeling Better | Katharine Chestnut

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What if one of the most powerful breathwork practices aren't a complicated technique, but simply remembering to pause? In this episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda Russo sits down with meditation teacher, mindfulness guide, and Insight Timer instructor Katharine Chestnut for a conversation about the everyday power of breathwork and how intentional breathing can help us navigate stress, pain, overwhelm, and life's unexpected challenges. Katharine shares how breathwork became part of her own healing journey while recovering from an emotionally abusive marriage. What began as a simple practice to help her reconnect with herself eventually became one of the foundational tools that transformed her relationship with her body, emotions, and overall wellbeing. From using breathwork during chronic pain and recovery from hip replacement surgery to finding moments of calm in busy airports and stressful workdays, Katharine explains why breathwork has become an essential part of her daily life. Together, Amanda and Katharine explore how breathwork helps us respond rather than react, why so many people wait until they're overwhelmed before turning to their breath, and how even a few intentional breaths can shift the state of the nervous system. They also discuss the connection between breathwork and mindfulness, the role of somatic healing, and why learning to feel safe in the body can be such an important part of the healing process. Listeners will hear practical suggestions for incorporating breathwork into everyday life, discover why breathwork is about much more than relaxation, and learn how simple techniques like box breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and longer exhales can create meaningful shifts in focus, energy, and emotional wellbeing. Whether you're brand new to breathwork or looking for simple ways to deepen your practice, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that healing doesn't always require hours of meditation or elaborate rituals. Sometimes all it takes is one conscious breath. As long as you have your breath, you have options. 💜 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • March 13 · 37 min

    She Started Breathwork at 5… and It Changed Her Life

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. Your breath can reveal what words sometimes can’t. In this episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda Russo sits down with Harmony Kwiker, a transpersonal psychotherapist, teacher, and author whose journey with breathwork began at just five years old. Growing up in a home where meditation, breathwork, and healing practices were part of daily life, Harmony witnessed firsthand how the simple act of breathing could shift someone from heaviness into lightness. Their conversation explores how these early experiences shaped her path into psychotherapy and why breathwork continues to be one of the most powerful tools for healing and transformation. Together, they explore the connection between breathwork and therapy, how breath allows us to access preverbal emotions and trauma without needing to explain them, and why integration and compassionate awareness are essential parts of the healing process. Harmony also shares her perspective on transpersonal therapy, the importance of spaciousness in the nervous system, and why breathwork can help us reconnect with our innate wisdom. From breathing in the bath to honoring both the “life urge” and the “death urge,” this episode offers a grounded and expansive look at what it really means to heal, surrender, and fully embrace being alive. Listeners will hear how breathwork can support trauma healing, emotional release, and nervous system regulation while also learning why individual breathwork sessions can be profoundly different from group experiences. Harmony also shares how therapists themselves can benefit from breathwork training to deepen their capacity to hold space for others. Whether you’re new to breathwork or already exploring its deeper layers, this conversation invites you to remember something simple and powerful: As long as you have your breath, you have options. 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • February 21 · 48 min

    A Portal to Presence

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. In this episode of Breathwork Magic, I’m joined by the incredible Diana Divine for a powerful and expansive conversation about the deeper layers of breath, presence, and awakening. We explore how Breathwork becomes more than a practice... it becomes a portal into awareness, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with your true essence. From kundalini activation to practicing stillness in the middle of Times Square, this conversation is a reminder that your peace doesn’t come from your environment, it comes from within. If you’ve ever felt resistance, fear, or overwhelm when stepping into deeper work, this episode will gently guide you back to your breath… and back to yourself. 🌬️ In This Episode, We Explore: ✨ How Diana’s spiritual path began: from Reiki to shamanic practices to kundalini work 🧠 Why breathwork helps move you out of survival mode and into higher awareness 🌊 The power of practicing stillness in chaotic environments 🔥 Different breathwork styles (shamanic breath, soma breath, kundalini, Wim Hof) 🌀 What resistance really is and how to work with your ego instead of fighting it 💛 Nervous system regulation and the difference between reacting vs responding 🌌 Remembering that we are spiritual beings having a human experience 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess 🔹Connect with Diana Divine Website: https://www.dianadivine.com/ Book: Mastering Quantum Creation As always, thank you so much for being here and breathing with us. If this episode resonated, please share it with someone who needs it, follow the podcast, and leave a review. Your support helps more people discover the magic of Breathwork. Until next time… keep breathing, keep shifting, and keep embracing the magic within you. I’m proud of you. 💛✨

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  • January 16 · 1 hr 13 min

    Infinite Breath for a Finite Day: From Hustle Pride to Healing

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. Your breath can change your day. And your day can change your life. In this episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda Russo sits down with Veronique to explore how conscious breathing can transform discomfort into growth and scarcity into trust. From silent meditation retreats and awkward first yoga classes to a deeply embodied practice, their conversation unpacks why our culture praises exhaustion, how shame around being a beginner keeps us small, and why breathing on purpose is one of the most generous acts of self-care for the nervous system. Listeners are guided through an infinite breath practice, slow, straw-sip inhales, lingering exhales, and a gentle pause in emptiness—designed to expand capacity and reconnect with possibility. They explore how to personalize breathwork when group practices feel overwhelming, how to recognize and release false urgency, and how to move from default to design in everyday life. From washing one dish with full attention to stacking breath with toothbrushing, this episode offers practical tools that fit real life. The conversation also brings breath off the mat and into relationships, pausing before speaking, creating space in conflict, and softening the body in moments of tension. For grief and anxiety, breath becomes a quiet alchemist, loosening the stories we carry. And when the breath feels stuck indoors, stepping outside to breathe with trees becomes a simple pathway back to awe, wonder, and trust. If this episode resonates, try taking five conscious breaths before your feet hit the floor tomorrow and notice what shifts. If you enjoyed the conversation, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review to help more listeners discover the magic of Breathwork. 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Dec 26, 2025 · 13 min

    Guided Breathwork Meditation for Grounding & Nervous System Regulation

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. A gentle Breathwork meditation and grounding body awareness practice to calm the nervous system, release tension, and reconnect with the present moment. In this episode of Breathwork Magic, I guide you through a gentle breathwork meditation designed to help you slow down, soften into your body, and regulate your nervous system. This practice isn’t about fixing yourself or doing anything “right”, it’s about shifting from pressure into permission and allowing the breath to support you exactly as you are. Using mindful breathing and full-body awareness, we create space to release tension, welcome emotions without judgment, and feel more grounded, supported, and clear. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, craving a reset, or simply seeking a moment of calm, this episode offers a soothing reminder that your breath is always available, guiding you back into your body and opening the door to clarity, healing, and a new beginning. 🔹 In this Magic Mini, you’ll experience: A safety-first setup with flexible posture and consent-based cues Longer exhales to support parasympathetic nervous system regulation Gentle body awareness from feet to crown to map sensation Allowing emotions to arise without analyzing or naming them Softening the jaw, shoulders, and hands to release unconscious bracing A final clearing breath to integrate the practice Simple ways to return to this breathwork throughout your day 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Dec 12, 2025 · 9 min

    Grounding Through the 12/12 Portal: The Magic of the Extended Exhale

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. Magic Minis #2 The 12/12 Portal Reset: Ground Yourself With the Extended Exhale What if a single breath could bring you back into alignment? On this 12/12 energetic portal, a day symbolizing clarity, completion, and stepping into a new cycle, I’m sharing a simple grounding Breathwork technique you can use anytime you feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. This Magic Mini is all about slowing down, softening your system, and reconnecting with who you’re becoming as the year comes to a close. The holidays can stir up noise… expectations… emotional triggers… and all the energy that pulls us out of ourselves. But your breath is always your anchor. And today, we’re tapping into the extended exhale, a nervous system reset that mirrors the energy of 12/12 beautifully. This practice is tiny, accessible, and powerful. No mat. No quiet room. Just you, your intention, and your breath. 🔹 In this Magic Mini, listeners will learn: What the 12/12 portal represents energetically (even if you’re not into numerology). Why the extended exhale breath is the perfect nervous system reset for this time of year. How lengthening your exhale signals safety to your body Everyday moments when this breath can help you ground instantly A simple guided 3–6 breath pattern you can use anytime, anywhere 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Nov 14, 2025 · 40 min

    When the World Went Dark, The Breath Lit the Way

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. When the world turned dark for Laura, one breath at a time became her way back to calm, clarity, and control. What if the way you breathe could change how you live? In this powerful episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo is joined by Laura Bratton, a speaker, coach, and longtime Breathwork enthusiast whose journey began in the midst of personal crisis. As a teen facing rapid vision loss, Laura experienced intense anxiety and panic, living in a cycle of shallow breathing until one simple instruction changed everything: “Breathe from your diaphragm.” Together, they explore how that single moment evolved into a deeply embodied Breathwork practice. Laura shares the tools that helped her shift from survival mode to presence: box breathing for immediate calm, body scans to either energize or unwind, and mindfulness to gently observe and shift thoughts. The conversation also explores how Reiki and gentle yoga complete a healing triangle of breath, energy, and awareness. If you’ve ever thought “I already know how to breathe,” this episode meets you exactly where you are... offering both the science and soul of why conscious breathing is one of the most accessible and powerful tools for navigating life’s challenges. 🔹 In this episode, listeners will learn: • How Breathwork became Laura’s anchor through trauma, vision loss, and anxiety • The calming power of box breathing and how it resets the nervous system • How mindfulness creates awareness of breath patterns and emotional states • The difference between using Breathwork as a tool vs. living it as a lifestyle • Why body scans serve both morning intention and nighttime release • How Reiki and yoga deepen the mind-body connection • Why Breathwork doesn’t eliminate panic, but transforms the way it’s experienced 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Oct 4, 2025 · 12 min

    When In Doubt, Sigh It Out

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What happens when a simple sigh becomes your superpower? When In Doubt, Sigh It Out... Magic Minis #1 Breathwork isn’t just a wellness tool... it’s a way to ground, reset, and reclaim your energy in any moment. In this first episode of Magic Minis, a new series from Breathwork Magic, I dive into one of the most underrated and accessible Breathwork practices: the intentional sigh. We sigh naturally when we’re overwhelmed, stressed, or even relieved. But what if you could use that same breath on purpose to calm your nervous system, clear out tension, and shift your mindset instantly? That’s the magic of the sigh, and it’s something you can do literally anywhere... no mat, no meditation, no rules. 🔹 In this episode, listeners will learn: What makes the sigh such a powerful and natural breathwork tool How intentional sighing helps reset your nervous system in seconds Everyday moments when the sigh can help you shift out of stress Why it's perfect for parents, professionals, and anyone on the go A simple, guided sighing practice you can try right now The science and the soul behind this soothing breath technique How even three deep sighs can transform your mood and mindset 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Sep 1, 2025 · 50 min

    Where Science Meets Spirit: Breath as a Bridge to Balance

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What happens when functional medicine meets the healing power of breath? Breathwork isn’t just a wellness trend, it’s a powerful bridge between the physical, emotional, and spiritual realms. In this inspiring episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda is joined by Dr. Lara May, a functional medicine pharmacist, Reiki master, and certified life and health coach, who shares her personal and professional evolution into the world of breath. Listeners will discover how Lara blended her Western medical background with Eastern practices like Kundalini yoga and energy healing to uncover the transformative effects of intentional breathing. From balancing pH and calming inflammation to overcoming emotional blockages and releasing trauma, Lara offers both science-backed insight and heart-centered wisdom. This episode is a guide to reclaiming your breath, your power, and your peace. 🔹 In this episode, listeners will learn: How Lara discovered the true power of breath through yoga and clinical experience The link between CO2, oxygen, and inflammation and why breath matters How Breathwork supports detox, adrenal health, and nervous system healing Kundalini yoga’s impact on energy, awareness, and even caffeine addiction The role of intention, forgiveness, and journaling in emotional healing Simple breath practices to downshift at night and realign with calm Why Yoga Nidra and "brain breaks" are powerful tools for stress relief 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Aug 15, 2025 · 26 min

    When Perimenopause Meets the Power of Breath with Amita Sharma

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What happens when perimenopause brings sleepless nights, stress, and anxiety… and you finally discover the power of your breath? In this empowering episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo sits down with Amita, co-founder of Nourish Doc, a holistic wellness platform dedicated to supporting women through every stage of hormonal transition. Together, they explore how breathwork, yoga, and other holistic practices can ease the challenges of perimenopause, menopause, and beyond—offering natural, accessible alternatives to medication. Amita opens up about her own struggles with debilitating perimenopause symptoms, how she discovered the healing potential of pranayama, and why simple daily practices like alternate nostril breathing, bee breath, and cooling breath became essential tools in her journey. She also shares how routine, yoga, and meditation helped her overcome chronic fatigue, improve her metabolism, and reclaim her energy. 🔹 Episode Highlights [2:30] – Amita’s personal struggles with perimenopause and why she began seeking holistic solutions [3:24] – The moment she discovered Breathwork and the evidence behind pranayama [5:20] – How Breathwork helped her manage stress, anxiety, and sleep [11:37] – Breathwork techniques for cooling the body, calming the mind, and boosting energy [14:53] – How yoga, meditation, and Breathwork together transformed her metabolism and fatigue [20:05] – Why habit and daily routine are key to sustaining healing practices [23:26] – Advice for beginners: starting small, staying consistent, and seeking guidance This episode is a must-listen for women navigating midlife changes or anyone seeking simple, natural tools to support energy, balance, and emotional wellbeing. 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Aug 8, 2025 · 37 min

    Why Breathwork Deserves 3 Chances

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What happens when years of shallow breathing, unprocessed emotions, and a fast-paced lifestyle finally meet the healing power of breath? In this inspiring episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo speaks with Alicia, an Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Consultant with over two decades of experience in marketing, public relations, and entrepreneurship. Alicia shares her personal journey from living in constant tension to discovering Breathwork, a practice that helped her release deeply stored childhood trauma, calm her nervous system, and reconnect with her body in a profound way. Amanda and Alicia explore the many layers of breathwork’s impact, from emotional release and nervous system regulation to improved endurance, better sleep, and everyday mindfulness. Alicia also offers practical, accessible techniques for calming anxiety on the spot, insight into why so many people breathe incorrectly (especially women), and her evolving perspective on “healing” as a return to the soul rather than fixing something broken. 🔹 Episode Highlights [2:21] – Alicia’s first introduction to Breathwork and the emotional shift it sparked [3:53] – The beach session that released years of stored childhood trauma [6:22] – How societal habits lead women to breathe incorrectly and hold tension [10:29] – Breathwork’s surprising impact on physical endurance and stamina [11:58] – Nightly breathwork practices for deeper, more restful sleep [20:59] – Quick, discreet ways to regulate the nervous system anywhere [24:31] – Naming emotions without judgment to promote emotional health [32:01] – Upcoming retreats and the shift from “healing” to soul reconnection This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking simple yet powerful ways to release emotional blockages, regulate their nervous system, and reconnect with their true self, one conscious breath at a time. 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Aug 2, 2025 · 42 min

    Slow Down to Speed Up: A Former Pro Athlete's Breathwork Journey

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What happens when athletic discipline, emotional blocks, and deep breathwork collide? In this soul-stirring episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo sits down with Jure, a former professional table tennis player turned somatic Breathwork specialist and mental performance coach, for a deep and transformative conversation on healing, embodiment, and nervous system reprogramming through the breath. Jure opens up about his evolution from competitive sports into the world of Breathwork, and how his journey led him to realize that breath alone isn’t enough, it must be integrated with emotional awareness, somatic intelligence, and the healing of subconscious trauma. Amanda and Jure explore the nuances of nervous system regulation, what it truly means to slow down, and why real transformation comes from tuning into the breath and the body. From athletic performance to conscious parenting to spiritual growth, this episode is a full-spectrum reminder of what becomes possible when breath is used with intention. 🔹 Episode Highlights [2:29] – Discovering the breath: yoga at 14, early athletic pressure, and waking up to the body [4:22] – Nose breathing, diaphragm work, and the first glimpse of inner stillness [6:34] – When breathwork alone isn't enough: trauma, fascia, and emotional awareness [8:35] – Using breath to navigate chronic pain and high-performance sport [11:18] – Teaching clients to breathe with their whole bodies and subconscious [15:35] – Coaching evolution: from surface-level advice to deep transformational guidance [19:31] – Moms as athletes: stress, resilience, and the feminine nervous system [24:17] – Why safety is foundational for real breathwork breakthroughs [29:13] – The epidemic of rushing and how slowing down rewires your life [35:45] – Meditation vs. dynamic somatic breathwork: a new approach to embodiment This episode is a must-listen for anyone on a journey of healing, high-performance recovery, or conscious self-discovery. It offers a grounded, honest look at Breathwork beyond the hype. 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Jul 25, 2025 · 51 min

    Breathe Through the Chaos: Taming Your Thousand Elephants with Manal El-Ramly

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What if the breath isn’t just a tool but the gateway to your truest self? In this expansive episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda Russo welcomes Manal, the founder of Maintain and a transformational guide in emotional healing and spiritual alignment. Together, they dive into a rich, inspiring dialogue about the breath as our most powerful access point to presence, peace, and personal growth. Manal shares how Breathwork shifted from a practice to a way of being—and how it helped her access emotional clarity, spiritual alignment, and ease in the body. She introduces the Butterfly Breath, a fast-acting technique that instantly quiets the mind and calms the senses, and reveals how our relationship with breath reflects our willingness to surrender, grow, and truly be. This is an episode for anyone feeling disconnected from their body, mind, or purpose and ready to awaken to what’s already within. 🔹 Episode Highlights [2:59] – The moment we’re born, we breathe ~ Manal reflects on the sacredness of that first inhale [5:38] – The story behind “Maintain” and how her brand reflects inner attainment [9:02] – Exploring the four-body model: physical, emotional, mental, and egoic [16:34] – A live walkthrough of the Butterfly Breath technique for instant calm and clarity [23:00] – How breathwork supports her cold plunges, acupuncture, and everyday awareness [25:56] – What to say when someone claims they “don’t have time” to breathe [33:03] – Confronting resistance, emotional buildup, and the metaphor of 1,000 elephants [38:39] – Why some people avoid personal growth and what grumpy old men can teach us [44:20] – Manal’s manifestation formula: know it, trust it, feel it, be it 🔹 Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess 🔹 Connect with Manal: Manal's Website https://www.mattain.me/ Instagram @mattainbymanal Manal on Insight Timer

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  • Jun 13, 2025 · 39 min

    From Corporate Burnout to Breathwork Breakthrough: Susanna’s Healing Journey

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What happens when burnout, grief, and resistance collide… and you finally take a deep breath? In this powerful episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo sits down with Susanna, a former tech executive turned somatic breathwork facilitator and transformational coach for a deep and vulnerable conversation on healing, emotional release, and spiritual awakening through the breath. Susanna shares how years of high-performance living and personal loss culminated in burnout and how one life-altering Breathwork session cracked her open, revealing a path of clarity, purpose, and connection. Amanda and Susanna explore the full spectrum of Breathwork’s impact: from grief and anxiety to joy, sensuality, and 5D consciousness. They also discuss the real resistance many face with Breathwork, the importance of consistency, and how breath can be one of the most powerful tools for transformation. 🔹 Episode Highlights [2:26] – Susanna’s pivotal life change: leaving tech, grieving loss, and discovering coaching [3:27] – Her first deep breathwork experience: wailing, release, and profound clarity [7:16] – Releasing grief and years of suppressed emotion through the breath [8:39] – Why “Breathwork” is an active, intentional process and why consistency matters [10:18] – The surprising benefits: clarity, calm, and awakening to sensuality and joy [11:19] – How clients are experiencing mystical insights, ancestral healing, and emotional breakthroughs [20:19] – Using breathwork to access 5D consciousness and connect with universal energy [24:48] – What gave her the courage to leave corporate life and step into full-time coaching [33:21] – Why so many prioritize physical fitness but neglect their inner world This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating burnout, grief, or transition and looking for a way to reconnect with their body, emotions, and purpose through inner work. 🔹Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess 🔹 Connect with Susanna: ~ Susanna’s website: coachingbysusanna.com ~ Instagram: @coachingbysusanna 🔹 Resources Mentioned by Susanna ~Dr. Joe Dispenza - Pineal gland breath & consciousness work

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  • Jun 6, 2025 · 50 min

    Breath as a Lifeline: NatNat Bedard on Healing, Parenting & Nervous System Wisdom

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. In this episode of Breathwork Magic, host Amanda Russo welcomes Natalie (NatNat) Bedard, an emotional healing specialist and founder of Life To One Self. Through the lens of a powerful personal story—from a near-death experience to raising twin boys while healing—this conversation explores how breath becomes more than a practice; it becomes a lifeline, a mirror, and a transformative tool. The discussion delves into how meditation, mindful breathing, and nervous system awareness can support emotional integration, rest, and self-compassion. NatNat leads listeners through a grounding "mindful moment" breathwork practice and shares the deep impact of vitality breathwork and cold plunges. Her reflections offer insights into choosing presence, embracing inner wisdom, and honoring the body’s signals. Key Points: [2:53] – Discovering meditation and breathwork after a mysterious illness and hospitalization. [5:15] – Parenting twins as a spiritual practice and learning to ride emotional waves through breath. [13:58] – A guided mindful moment to regulate, release, and reconnect. [20:09] – Why the nervous system needs rest and why pushing isn’t always healing. [28:56] – Processing childhood trauma and accessing deep compassion through vitality breathwork. [41:36] – Amanda’s journey with grief, breath, and the healing power of presence. [46:14] – Exploring spirit, nervous system intelligence, and what it means to truly feel safe in the body. To Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • May 30, 2025 · 40 min

    Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing: Breath, Qi & Acupuncture with Banya Lim

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. What if your breath could unblock emotional energy and guide you back to your natural state of well-being? In this episode of Breathwork Magic, Amanda Russo welcomes Banya Lim, a multi-generational healer, energy coach, and the creator of the Qi Mastery System. With over three decades of experience as an acupuncturist and practitioner of oriental medicine, Banya shares how breathwork became a catalyst in her personal and professional healing journey. Listeners will be inspired by Banya’s unique integration of spiritual acupuncture, movement, and breath, and how the body holds not just tension—but wisdom, memory, and the potential for emotional release. Discover how specific breath patterns and movements can open energetic pathways, dissolve blockages, and restore emotional clarity. This conversation also explores the five elements, the body’s subtle messages, and the power of healing through intuition. Whether you’re looking to deepen your self-awareness, move stuck energy, or explore a holistic approach to wellness, this episode is a must-listen. Key Points: [2:04] – Banya’s early healing path and the roots of spiritual acupuncture [4:35] – The breath as a delivery system for qi and personal transformation [7:00] – How breathwork and movement complement acupuncture practices [12:22] – Her first breathwork experience and the emotional breakthrough it sparked [15:24] – The five elements and how they mirror emotions in the body [21:52] – Why movement is essential for clearing blocked energy [28:19] – A powerful stretch + breath technique to release anger quickly [34:14] – Emotional imprints in the body and how beliefs create blockages [36:33] – Final wisdom: align your inner world to create outer transformation If this episode inspired you, don’t forget to rate, review, and share it with a friend who could use a breath of insight and clarity. Keep breathing...your body knows the way. To Connect with Amanda Russo, The Breathing Goddess ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • May 23, 2025 · 40 min

    Wim Hof, Wild Energy, and the Magic of 33 Breaths with Marko

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. Breathwork isn't just a practice, it’s a gateway to healing, transformation, and embracing the present moment. In this soulful conversation, host Amanda Russo, is 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 To Connect with Amanda Russo: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess

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  • Apr 4, 2025 · 44 min

    The Power of the Pause: Breathe to Speak with Confidence and Clarity

    We'd love to hear your thoughts on the show! All feedback is appreciated. 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 To Connect with Amanda Russo: ~ Sign Up for Virtual Mindful Mindset Mondays HERE ~ Book a 1:1 Breathwork Session HERE ~ Instagram: @thebreathinggoddess To Connect with Alan: https://acamindfulyou.com/ Instagram

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