Eating Disorder to World-Class Strongwoman | Sandra Bradley on Mindset, Breath & Oxygen Advantage

Can strength training, breathwork, and self-awareness completely transform a life shaped by bullying, low confidence, and an eating disorder? In this powerful conversation, professional strongwoman and strength & performance coach Sandra Bradley shares how she became one of the world’s leading strongwomen and how tools like Oxygen Advantage® breathing, mindfulness, and process-focused training have shaped her body and mind. We explore: - How Sandra went from watching World’s Strongest Man on TV to becoming a top strongwoman athlete - Her journey from eating disorder, bullying, and dissociation to self-acceptance and inner strength - Why lifting odd objects and historical stones (including the famous Fullsterkur stone in Iceland – 154 kg) builds real-world resilience - How Oxygen Advantage style breathing, cold exposure (ice baths), and mindfulness support nervous system regulation and recovery - The difference between ego-based goals vs intrinsic goals in training and life - How to use strength sports, breathwork, and presence as tools for self-confidence, emotional regulation, and personal growth If you’re interested in Oxygen Advantage breathing, mental performance, strength training, ADHD, burnout recovery, or how to build unshakable confidence, this episode is for you. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: Who is Sandra Bradley? 1:00 – Getting into strongwoman and lifting odd objects 8:00 – Historical stone lifting & the Fullsterkur story (154 kg) 10:00 – Process over outcome: what “success” really feels like 15:00 – Burnout, World’s Strongest Woman, and shifting her mindset 18:40 – Daily routines: breathing, ice baths, walking, self-check-ins 22:00 – From bullying and eating disorder to inner strength 29:00 – Practical tools: journaling, nature, and body awareness 33:00 – ADHD, mental noise & using breathwork to self-regulate 37:00 – Social media, distraction, and taking back agency 42:00 – Choosing the right people & building a real support system 44:30 – Coaching: when strength goals become ego goals 49:00 – Lessons from trophies, titles, and what really matters 51:00 – Looking back: why she wouldn’t change the hard times