Anthony Abbagnano on Breathwork, the Inner Child, and Becoming Your Own Authority

What if the most radical act of leadership was simply learning how to breathe?In this episode of I Am Pausing, Hannah sits down with Anthony Abbagnano — founder of Alchemy of Breath, co-founder of ASHA (the Alchemy School of Healing Arts) in Tuscany, and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm. Anthony has trained over 2,000 breathwork facilitators worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the global leaders in the field.This conversation is deeply personal for Hannah. Eight years ago, she walked into a breathwork workshop in London led by Anthony and his partner Amy — not really knowing what she was signing up for. That day changed everything. Last summer, attending Breath Camp at ASHA in Tuscany set in motion a series of shifts that ultimately led Hannah to leave London, move to the coast, and meet her partner a month later.Together, Anthony and Hannah explore what it means to develop an inner authority rather than living in apology, why the rat race is over (and what comes next), and how the breath might just be the most accessible doorway into a different way of living and working.About Anthony AbbagnanoAnthony Abbagnano is the founder of Alchemy of Breath and co-founder of ASHA, the Alchemy School of Healing Arts in Tuscany. Author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm, he has spent over 40 years developing a body of work that bridges ancient wisdom with modern science. His teaching has reached founders, scientists, sages, and seekers around the world — from tech entrepreneurs to the Sages and Scientists Convention in Mallorca. Anthony's mission is to help people regulate their nervous systems, reclaim agency, and lead from a place of inner authority rather than apology.Episode Chapters- 00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Its Impact- 05:52 Anthony's Personal Journey with Breathwork- 11:57 Overcoming Cult Experiences and Self-AcceptanceI Am Pausing with Hannah Godfrey is a podcast featuring real conversations about the science of rest, the cost of burnout, and the truth about sustainable success.Connect & Follow- Anthony Abbagnano: https://www.alchemyofbreath.com- ASHA — Alchemy School of Healing Arts: https://www.alchemyofbreath.com/asha- Anthony's book: Outer Chaos, Inner Calm- Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-godfrey- I Am Pausing on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-am-pausing- Website: https://www.iampausing.com- Subscribe to I Am Pausing wherever you listen to podcasts