EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 1H 3M
Ego Death, High Performance, & The Science of Breath with Colin Chartier | The Stone Protocol
from The Stone Protocol · host Light Stone
What happens when your entire identity is built on being the best—and that world suddenly collapses? In this episode of The Stone Protocol, host Light Stone sits down with Colin Chartier, a world-class professional triathlete turned performance coach and biohacking expert. Following a serendipitous meeting in a sauna, the two dive deep into the "hedonic treadmill" of elite sports, the psychological trap of never feeling "good enough," and the profound transformation that occurs when performance-based identity is stripped away.Colin shares his raw journey from being the 11th-ranked triathlete in the world to finding a deeper sense of sovereignty through breathwork and somatic intelligence. Whether you are an athlete, an entrepreneur, or a seeker, this episode provides a technical and spiritual roadmap for reclaiming your life through the power of the breath.Main Topics Covered- The Hedonic Treadmill: Why achieving massive goals (like an Iron Man) often leads to a dopamine crash rather than lasting fulfillment.- Identity as Self-Sabotage: How internal narratives like "I am not a runner" can physically limit your performance and lead to burnout.- The Physics of Healing: Shifting the needle on intergenerational trauma—can healing yourself actually affect seven generations forward and back?- The Bohr Effect & CO2 Tolerance: The technical science behind why "over-breathing" starves your brain of oxygen and how to fix it.- Ground App: How Colin integrated AI and biometric data (HRV, Sleep, Bolt Scores) to create a personalized nervous system regulation tool.- Live Practice: A guided walkthrough of the 8-4-8-4 Savitri Pranayama for immediate grounding and stability.The Stone Protocol: 8-4-8-4 Savitri PranayamaFollow along with Colin starting at the end of the episode:1. Muka Bhastrika: A powerful clearing breath to remove stagnant air.2. Inhale: 8 Seconds.3. Internal Hold: 4 Seconds.4. Exhale: 8 Seconds.5. External Hold: 4 Seconds.Connect with Colin ChartierWebsite: collinchartier.comInstagram: @collinchartierFacebook: collin.chartierApp: Ground AppThe Running Home Project: Learn about Colin’s mission to run from Boulder to D.C. for mental health awareness.Connect with Light StoneCoaching & Protocols: stoneprotocol.comInstagram: @lightstone.mediaYouTube: @lightstonemediaGuest Referrals: DM “STONE” to @LightStone.Media on Instagram for coaching or guest inquiries.If this conversation helped you find your center, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Stone Protocol. Let's breathe our way back to excellence together.
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What happens when your entire identity is built on being the best—and that world suddenly collapses? In this episode of The Stone Protocol, host Light Stone sits down with Colin Chartier, a world-class professional triathlete turned performance coach and biohacking expert. Following a serendipitous meeting in a sauna, the two dive deep into the "hedonic treadmill" of elite sports, the psychological trap of never feeling "good enough," and the profound transformation that occurs when performance-based identity is stripped away.Colin shares his raw journey from being the 11th-ranked triathlete in the world to finding a deeper sense of sovereignty through breathwork and somatic intelligence. Whether you are an athlete, an entrepreneur, or a seeker, this episode provides a technical and spiritual roadmap for reclaiming your life through the power of the breath.Main Topics Covered- The Hedonic Treadmill: Why achieving massive goals (like an Iron Man) often leads to a dopamine crash rather than lasting fulfillment.- Identity as Self-Sabotage: How internal narratives like "I am not a runner" can physically limit your performance and lead to burnout.- The Physics of Healing: Shifting the needle on intergenerational trauma—can healing yourself actually affect seven generations forward and back?- The Bohr Effect & CO2 Tolerance: The technical science behind why "over-breathing" starves your brain of oxygen and how to fix it.- Ground App: How Colin integrated AI and biometric data (HRV, Sleep, Bolt Scores) to create a personalized nervous system regulation tool.- Live Practice: A guided walkthrough of the 8-4-8-4 Savitri Pranayama for immediate grounding and stability.The Stone Protocol: 8-4-8-4 Savitri PranayamaFollow along with Colin starting at the end of the episode:1. Muka Bhastrika: A powerful clearing breath to remove stagnant air.2. Inhale: 8 Seconds.3. Internal Hold: 4 Seconds.4. Exhale: 8 Seconds.5. External Hold: 4 Seconds.Connect with Colin ChartierWebsite: collinchartier.comInstagram: @collinchartierFacebook: collin.chartierApp: Ground AppThe Running Home Project: Learn about Colin’s mission to run from Boulder to D.C. for mental health awareness.Connect with Light StoneCoaching & Protocols: stoneprotocol.comInstagram: @lightstone.mediaYouTube: @lightstonemediaGuest Referrals: DM “STONE” to @LightStone.Media on Instagram for coaching or guest inquiries.If this conversation helped you find your center, please Like, Subscribe, and Share The Stone Protocol. Let's breathe our way back to excellence together.
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