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 growthIf 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.Timestamps0:00 – Intro: Who is Sandra Bradley?1:00 – Getting into strongwoman and lifting odd objects8:00 – Historical stone lifting & the Fullsterkur story (154 kg)10:00 – Process over outcome: what “success” really feels like15:00 – Burnout, World’s Strongest Woman, and shifting her mindset18:40 – Daily routines: breathing, ice baths, walking, self-check-ins22:00 – From bullying and eating disorder to inner strength29:00 – Practical tools: journaling, nature, and body awareness33:00 – ADHD, mental noise & using breathwork to self-regulate37:00 – Social media, distraction, and taking back agency42:00 – Choosing the right people & building a real support system44:30 – Coaching: when strength goals become ego goals49:00 – Lessons from trophies, titles, and what really matters51:00 – Looking back: why she wouldn’t change the hard times