Ep 78: Using Your Breath to Manage Anxiety Naturally with Leo Marrs

There are days when the world feels too loud, too fast, too much. But what if relief could be found in something as simple as your next exhale? In this episode, I’m joined by Leo Marrs, founder of America’s first breathwork studio and creator of the Ethr app, for a rich and deeply human conversation about anxiety, presence, and the quiet power of breath.Leo shares how growing up in the wilds of Alaska shaped his sensitivity to danger, and how learning to breathe (really breathe) changed his life. We talk about nervous system regulation, creativity, and how the breath helps us return to our essential selves. He even guides us through a calming breathwork practice you can try right now.Topics Covered:How growing up in Alaska shaped Leo’s relationship with fear and survivalThe nervous system’s role in anxiety and why breath is the fastest regulatorWhy breathwork is often more accessible than meditationLeo’s personal awakening and the search for presence through altered statesThe science behind the “double inhale, sigh” techniqueUsing breath to unlock creativity and access flowWhat it means to be a conscious creator in the meaning economyHow breath awareness helps us meet life with clarity and compassionHere are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:If you have 5 minutes, I have an article from TIME magazine called “How to start – and stick to – a breath work practice”  https://time.com/7005562/how-to-do-breathwork/If you have 50 minutes, check out Leo’s app, called Ethr, which combines precise breath sequences with advanced sonic architecture. Let me just tell you the website is so cool!https://www.ethr.one/Connect with Leo!Website: https://www.leomarrs.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LeoMarrsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leomarrs/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleomarrs/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theleomarrs ______________________Contact French Kissing Life PodcastDM us at @shawnnarstiver on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedInEmail us at [email protected] Until next time, muah! ______________________French Kissing Life is sponsored by Ampersand Copy and Content. Ready to convert browsers into buyers? If you want to master your messaging, stand out in a saturated market and become a crushed-on, go-to brand, contact us today!Website: https://ampersandcopyandcontent.com/Email: [email protected]