🎙️ Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 16

“Thoughts are not facts. You can question them.”In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Phelan, a Mental Fitness & Performance Psychology specialist currently completing her MSc in Sport & Performance Psychology. Through her business, Buí Within, Emily helps people rewire their minds, regulate their nervous systems, and perform at their best — in sport, work, and everyday life.Emily shares her deeply personal journey through anxiety, panic attacks, burnout abroad, and finally discovering breathwork and somatic practices — the tools that helped her return home to herself. Together we explore the intersection of mental fitness, nervous system regulation, identity, and the power of one life-changing decision to transform everything.This conversation is rich, honest, and full of practical wisdom for anyone seeking resilience, calm, and a deeper understanding of themselves.We Talk About:🧘🏻‍♀️ Emily’s journey from rock bottom in New York to rebuilding her life through somatic practices🧘🏻‍♀️ How panic attacks, anxiety, and masking shaped her early 20s — and the moment everything shifted🧘🏻‍♀️ Discovering breathwork in Australia and the profound impact of one courageous decision🧘🏻‍♀️ Identity, limiting beliefs, and learning to trust yourself again🧘🏻‍♀️What “mental fitness” really means — and how to build the toolkit that keeps you grounded, resilient, and well🧘🏻‍♀️ Rewiring subconscious patterns and understanding how your nervous system shapes your behaviour🧘🏻‍♀️The power of community, finding like-minded people, and building a life aligned with who you are becomingEmily also shares the story behind Buí Within — her growing business offering mental fitness tools, nervous system education, and breathwork practices. Her mission is to help people step into their potential with compassion, awareness, and practical skills for real-world resilience.🔗 Connect with EmilyInstagram:  @ buiwithin🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#MentalFitness #PerformancePsychology #Breathwork #Resilience #NervousSystemRegulation #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast