Conspiring for Performance: HRV & Breathwork ft. Amanda Frederick, Collin Chartier, and Don Moxley

What if the most powerful performance tool you have is something you do 20,000 times a day without thinking?In this episode of The Prism, Light brings together breathwork coach Amanda Frederick, elite triathlete Collin Chartier, and sports scientist Don Moxley to break down the science and soul behind intentional breathing. From HRV mechanics and flow state triggers to identity death and somatic healing, this conversation goes far beyond wellness trends and into the hard biology of human performance.One national champion wrestler proved it mid-match. Thirty seconds of deliberate breathing before the referee blew the whistle and he won. That is what mastering your breath actually looks like in practice.What We CoverThe Path to Nervous System Regulation: How Amanda used deep meditative breathwork to overcome postpartum anxiety and create immediate calm in a hyper-activated nervous system.From Identity Death to Somatic Healing: Collin's raw account of his public downfall as an elite triathlete and how a breathwork journey in Nicaragua helped him process trauma and rebuild.The Clinical Architecture of HRV: How the micro-millisecond variations between heartbeats serve as the definitive scoreboard for your autonomic nervous system.The Mechanics of Flow State: How breathwork, concentration, and a growth mindset pull performers out of the prefrontal cortex and into intuitive brilliance.The Reality of Zone 1 and Zone 2 Training: Why training at low lactate levels builds true mitochondrial capacity and parasympathetic resiliency without spiking cortisol.Somatic Breathwork for Women: Why group breathwork creates a unique container for transformation and what happens when people finally stop holding back.Key TakeawaysLeverage the out of bounds advantage: Execute three cycles of a 10-second breath during competitive pauses to instantly lower heart rate and regain a cognitive edge.Extend your exhalations: When navigating acute stress, ensure your exhales are consistently longer than your inhales to trigger an immediate parasympathetic response.Ditch the chase for a puddle of sweat: Extreme exhaustion does not equal optimization. Prioritize Zone 1 and Zone 2 movement to elevate baseline HRV and long-term longevity.Unpack obsessive data tracking: Use wearable data as an educational compass for trending markers, not as a source of daily anxiety.Connect with the GuestsAmanda FrederickInstagram: @cosmicmistresspodcastWebsite: amandafrederick.comCollin ChartierInstagram: @collinchartierApp: Ground AppDon MoxleyWebsite: TrainRecoverWin.comPodcast: 90% Healthy with Don Moxley and Claudia BalogInstagram: @donmoxleyConnect with the HostLightstoneWebsite: stoneprotocol.comInstagram: @lightstone.mediaYouTube: @lightstonemediaAffiliatesPeak Peptides: peak.you/r/lightThe One Device: theonedevice.com/lightstoneIon Layer (NAD+): ionlayer.com/LIGHTBison Tallow Protein Bar: geneseenutrition.com/home?am_id=lightTribe Vitamins: www.tribevitamins.com?bg_ref=bKlD0A27LvMode Method (HRV+): modemethod.com/?rfsn=8991468.416e977Astralis Blue Lotus: DM for detailsPremium Mushroom Blend: DM for detailsIf this conversation helped you understand the profound power of your breath and somatic self-mastery, like, subscribe, and share The Prism.