“Trauma Is My Greatest Teacher” - Anthony Abbagnano - EP 54

This episode explores how breath restores agency in moments of trauma, anxiety, and confusion. Anthony Abbagnano challenges modern ideas of healing, trauma release, and manifestation — offering breath as a grounded, accessible practice for conscious living.Key Topics:- Trauma as a teacher- Breath vs psychedelics- Masculinity, humility, intimacy- Conscious choice under pressure- Why healing never “ends”More information about Anthony:📌 https://alchemyofbreath.com/anthony-abbagnano/📌If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Triangle Theory newsletter for more insights on self-awareness, psychology, and human growth:https://tr.ee/KM1Gr5S8lG📌If you enjoyed this episode, you can support us by buying us a coffee! :)https://tr.ee/maaifQETDlTimestamps:00:00 – Intro02:04 – Trauma, loss of breath, levels of breathing, agency06:10 – Trauma as teacher, healing perspective09:55 – Wim Hof method and breathwork styles14:43 – Superconscious, alignment, presence, miracles19:30 – Crisis, confusion, not knowing, perspective26:40 – Emotions in the body, fear, sadness, voice34:25 – Healing vs practice, trauma relationship41:30 – Adrenaline, modern stress, attention overload49:21 – Gratitude in advance, manifestation58:23 – Responsibility, unconscious choices, relationships1:05:34 – Breath, first and last breath, agency1:10:41 – Breath in relationships, conflict resolution1:15:41 – Breathwork vs psychedelics1:18:14 – Sexuality, shame, forgiveness, shadow1:24:42 – Masculinity, intimacy, responsibility1:27:29 – Anthony’s work, programs, closing---------------------------You can also support us at:Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://3-minute-theory.beehiiv.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/triangle.theory_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triangle.theorySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50RW93YVyR3YgEIuNdKIAZ?si=d77d72433a074a34Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triangle-theory/id1769204627Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriangleTheorypodPlayer FM: https://player.fm/series/triangle-theoryListen Notes: https://lnns.co/bdxlCwfrYN8Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/triangle-theory-5790906LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/triangle-theory-podcast/