"Don't Think, Breathe." is a platform for myself and my guests to discuss ideas related to mastering our minds, healthily expressing ourselves, and forming a spiritual bond with ourselves and the world around us. You will mainly find discussions based around developing better mental health and in an effort to do that, we explore all sorts of modalities on this podcast such as meditation, exercise, psychedelic therapy & different mental frameworks such as ACA, IFS, and Gene Keys. Some of these modalities are based in scientific study and others are anecdotal and based in individual's subjective experience so, I always encourage people to do their own research as we are always learning.
Overall, I feel we are all capable of living fulfilling lives on our own terms and hope that this podcast can be a vessel for communicating that idea to the listener.
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A guided meditation for relieving stress and improving sleep quality. Tips for breathing: Inhale through the nose ~ into the belly Exhale through the mouth ~ making a "shhh" sound Prolong your exhales for deeper relaxation Thank you for taking the time to listen! Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to collaborate in any way. Also, always open to feedback on how to improve the podcast. @donthink.breathe on Instagram Thank you!...
The purpose of this guided meditation is to give the listener space to feel into any unpleasant or uncomfortable emotions they may be experiencing. Before you begin: Get some headphones Stretch Get comfortable Explanation of the practice: When experiencing emotions or feelings we deem "uncomfortable" we tend to numb ourselves. When we numb using substances, food, TV, or other things, we are causing more discomfort in the long term. The best thing we can do in these instances is give our self spa...
Bob Beare is the host of the Deep Waters Recovery Program which is a retreat I've been frequently attending this year. If it sounds interesting, click the link, reach out to me and consider registering. He is also the author of The Creative Fire & Stop Doing Sh*t You Don't Want To Do: A Straightforward Guide to Letting Go of Unresolved Trauma and has been a practicing psychotherapist for the past 25 years. I met Bob attending the retreats and the weekly men's group he leads and have found hi...
Click here to attend a meeting near you! If you'd like to learn more about ACA, you can check out the audio book I referenced here: The Complete ACOA Sourcebook (Audiobook) In this episode I talk about Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families which is a support group based in principles similar to those of Alcoholics Anonymous. I've been attending the support group because I've noticed many dysfunctional behaviors I have. I've been to about 4 meetings so far so I am very new to ...
Bob Peck is the author of the book, Original Sin is A Lie; a book where Bob explains the teaching of Jesus Christ and how they overlap with other renowned mystics such as The Buddha, Krishna and Paramahansa Yogananda, to name a few, and how these teachings may have been misinterpreted and misused throughout time. Bob is also the director and producer of many festival award-winning documentaries that can be found on his Mind Heart Lens YouTube Channel, my favorite of those docs being The Kingdom ...
In this episode we are joined by Ellie Rome! Ellie is a certified weight loss and emotional eating coach who coaches high achieving women to lose weight, heal chronic health conditions, and transform their relationships with food. Ellie is also the host of the Don't Eat Your Feelings Podcast , a podcast where Ellie gives advice about overcoming sugar addiction and unhealthy eating habits. She also hosts weekly online and in-person breathwork ceremonies and a variety of community based events inc...
In this episode I am joined by Granger Dean Rosipal & Luke Harrison Ford . Granger, Luke and I have been working out with one another for a few months now and decided to kick back and record an episode as we seem to have common interests and always have good conversations. We begin the conversation by answering some questions based in Positive Psychology such as: What are your strengths? What are your favorite experiences from this past week? What are you most grateful for? We begin the podc...
In this episode I am joined by William Mulvaney! Will is a dating and approach coach here in Austin, Texas. He is the co-host of The Art of Approach Podcast (a podcast where Will and Timothy Bray give dating and relationship advice to help improve men's dating lives, relationships and overall help build self-esteem and confidence for men.) as well as the meetup group called Dumping Dating Apps (a dating and approach group where Will & Tim support well-intentioned people in approaching potent...
In this episode, I'm joined by JJ Ruescas, an expert in human optimization. Our paths crossed at Casa De Luz in Austin during one of his impactful breathwork sessions, leaving me intrigued by his professionalism and dedication. During our discussion, JJ and I cover various topics, including: Insights into his upbringing His journey into the realms of human optimization and professional coaching Application of "Kaizen," a Japanese business philosophy, in his coaching and personal development appr...
In this episode I discuss the challenges of maintaining emotional balance amidst the demands of modern life, shedding light on the pervasive tendency to numb uncomfortable emotions through various distractions. Some things that have worked for me.. a warm bath lighting a candle listening to a podcast doing yoga going on walks NSDR (Yoganidra) Thank you for taking the time to listen! Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to collaborate in any way. Also, always open to feedback on how to impr...
In this episode I am joined by Quan Huynh, a men's dating and polarity coach, and a prominent figure in the Awakened Warriors Men's Group in ATX. You can find out more about Quan and his coaching here! @quantumrelating We go on to dive into Quan's coaching philosophy, his approach to supporting men in their journey towards embracing full masculine embodiment and expression, and the transformative power of his methods. Key Points: Quan's coaching methodology and his unique perspective on dating a...
In this episode I am joined by Domanic Valdez. We go on to discuss the book Domanic is writing on postmodernism, which is an idea that I was unfamiliar with before so he goes on to explain the idea to myself and the listeners. This topic leads us into a discussion of our views on god and life as a whole which soon turns into a debate as we have clashing views. We discuss the Christian faith, whether or not objective moral truth inherently exists, as well as how this objective truth would affect ...
In this episode I speak about how I have been struggling with overcoming anxiety, fear and doubt. I assume this is very relatable to most so I hope that the way I frame it makes sense to whoever is listening and gets something out of it. If you are hungry and want to learn more about befriending the dark/shadowy parts of yourself I recommend you listen to Shadow Work Library (In this podcast, Jessica explains Richard Rudd's gene keys which explain how we can learn and gain by examining and trans...
Disclaimer: Please use precaution when engaging in this practice. It is recommended that you do your own research before engaging in the practice as people with certain health conditions may suffer negative side effects. As a general rule, listen to your body. Breathwork is inherently an uncomfortable practice, however if you feel pain or any serious discomfort, refrain from engaging any longer. My experience: I myself have done breathwork alone and in group settings for the past few years now a...
In this episode I am joined by Derek Gutierrez. If after listening to this episode you resonate with Derek and feel you would benefit from working with him, reach out to him here and you can begin your journey with him! @derekbreathes on Instagram Derek is one of the leaders of the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in Austin. He is also a breathwork facilitator, a wonderful father and as of recently, a psychonaut! When Derek and I originally discussed sitting down to record a discussion togethe...
Hey guys, In this episode I dive into a recent journey of mine. Thanks to some amazing people I have met recently I was able to get in contact with some people who facilitate and host hikuri (peyote) ceremonies in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. As I found this to be one of the most interesting, unique and profound experiences in my life, I felt it would be silly not to discuss it. I talk about it for the purpose of sharing in case any one is curious about the medicine, but I also discuss it simply to...
Hey guys! In this episode I am joined by Maria Gonzalez! To introduce Maria a bit, she is a dancer, fitness and mindset coach, and a woman's coach and she is currently studying to obtain her degree in physical therapy! Maria also has some experience using certain psychedelic medicines and we go on to discuss this. P.S. Maria is a woman's coach so if you feel called, reach out to her here and you can begin working with her: @maria.mexicanroots www.instagram.com/maria.mexicanroots Maria and I begi...
In this episode, I am joined by Kent Kaiser. Visit his YouTube here: www.youtube.com/@CultivatingCreativity Kent and I met at the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in Austin, Texas. (@awakenedwarrirosatx) and we talk a lot about how this group has benefited the both of us and give our reasons for why all men should consider seeking out an environment like this for themselves. Before we get into that though, Kent talks about his background in film and videography working for the Columbus Blue Ja...
In this episode I am joined by Nicole Iwaszko! You can find Nicole's mentoring here: linktr.ee/nicolenachlas www.instagram.com/nicoleplaysbydesign Nicole is an intimacy and communication coach and mentor and in this episode we discuss Nicole's experience exploring different kinds of relationships throughout her life. She discusses what she has learned throughout these relationships and gives insight into how we can better communicate, date and form intimate relationships with individuals. I real...
Mike Gonzalez is a 2nd degree black belt, former MMA Champion and creator of the Championship Mindset program, a program where Mike coaches individuals to better develop their focus. Mike is also one of the leaders of the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in Austin, which is how we met. In this episode, Mike and I discuss the importance of "administering your medicine" , expressing yourself, and stepping into discomfort in order to do so. We also talk about his focus program and some of the too...
In this episode, I am joined by Mitchell Hetrick! Mitchell and I discuss his business Project Wildfire which is an event and media company based around influencing people to interact in a healthy, spontaneous and genuine way. Their goal is to build a bridge between popular culture and a life on fire. I have had the pleasure of attending one of their events recently which involved food, games, genuine connection and music. It differed from many social outings that I see often in that there was no...
In this episode, I am joined again by Alexandre Tsuk. Alex is the founder of BreathingColdBali which is a retreat and training program where Alex and other licensed breathwork facilitators train individuals to facilitate breathwork experiences. If you'd like to learn more about Alex's business or if you're interested in participating in one of his facilitator trainings/retreats you can find out more here: breathingcoldbali.com @breathingcoldbali on Instagram Shownotes: Two things most Olympians ...
In this episode, I am joined by Sean Campbell. Sean and I begin the conversation discussing his education in social work, which drove him to travel here to Austin to gain real experience working in the field. Sean has been working with and in service to, the homeless community here in Austin for a while now. We discuss some of the causes of homelessness, as well as what we can do as individuals to help those in need. We also discuss Sean's interest in Batman. Specifically what drew him to the ch...
In this episode, I am joined by Granger Dean Rosipal and Prince Daniel Imo! Prince was kind enough to give me a hat from his clothing brand "Bisscuit Heads" which you can find on Instagram @bisscuitheads --Check it out! Granger also choreographed a music video to premiere the podcast so check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd2aAmTydlI Granger and Prince are both talented dancers here in Austin. We go on to discuss where they are in their careers, their goals for the future and th...
Hey guys, so in this episode I talk about how I've been feeling somewhat depressed and lonely.. Typically when I am feeling lonely, my immediate impulse is to watch some TV, cook up some great food or go see a movie which I personally think at times can be very healthy and enjoyable for me. However, I have a tendency to isolate and find a little too much comfort in solitude. So over these past few weeks I found a strategy that seems to work for me.. I've been going to Zilker Park recently here i...
In this episode, I am joined by a good friend of mine Martin Vincent. Martin and I met at the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in ATX and immediately started bonding over our shared goal of gaining more confidence around women and other self-development topics. In the episode, Martin and I discuss his recent ventures pursuing women, becoming a licensed personal trainer and developing himself in the men's group. Martin also steers the conversation into a more serious topic of the negative direc...
In this episode I am joined by my friend Adam Shellooe. Adam and I met through another one of my recent guests, Alex Gouyet who is the coleader of a Men's Group here in Austin called Awakened Warriors. In this episode, Adam and I discuss a variety of things.. starting with our desire to incorporate more discipline into our lives. Adam talks about his relationship with marijuana and how he is working to find a healthy balance when implementing it into his life. I talk about my experience with nic...
In this episode, I am joined by Carson Aguilar. Carson is a musician in Sam Marcos, Texas where he is also pursuing a degree in Business Management at Texas State. Carson and I discuss some methods for staying consistent and achieving goals, as well as his interest in music and how it brings meaning and helps him make sense out of his life. We also discuss manifestation, different ways we've been going about staying active and how we've gone about keeping our minds clear and sharp. You can find ...
In this episode I am joined by David "Daredevil" AuClair who is a fellow podcaster who has recently uprooted his life in Sacramento, California to start a podcast here in Austin, Texas. We go on to chirp about his passion for podcasting and how he got into it, as well as a variety of other things such as our recent efforts to find suitable partners ;) and what drove us to initially create our podcasts. David gives his advice for those looking to uproot their lives and move to a new city and we a...
In this episode I am joined by Alexandre Tsuk, Alex hosts breathwork facilitator trainings which include breathwork, ice baths, and authentic relating in Ubud Bali, Indonesia. In this episode, Alex explains the benefits of breathwork and the impact it can have on ones relationship with themselves, as well as the effect it can have on your interpersonal relationships. Alex also explains the purpose of authentic relating and how we can go about bringing more authenticity into our relationships. If...
