Why Breathwork Changes Everything: Trauma, Addiction, and Reclaiming Self with Anthony Abbagnano EP 38

This conversation would not have been possible without breathwork.Literally.Months ago, in a breathwork journey, I voice journaled about someone I felt was meant to cross my path. I didn’t know who it was, only that “their name starts with A.” Fast forward to an email on behalf of Anthony Abbagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath… and here we are.Anthony is a pioneering breathwork expert and founder of Alchemy of Breath, the world's top-rated breathwork institute. He has helped thousands transform their lives through free weekly Breathe The World sessions, Facilitator Training, and BreathCamp retreats at ASHA in Tuscany, Italy. In this episode, Anthony and I explore the deep, wide impact of breathwork—on healing trauma, resolving addiction, accessing creativity, and reclaiming the parts of ourselves we’ve left behind.We talk about:Why breath is the fastest way to shift your state and build long-term nervous system capacityHow inner child healing through breathwork can resolve the root of addictive patternsThe importance of reconnecting with the person wounded by trauma—not just the trauma itselfHow breathwork is being used in corporate settings and leadership developmentWhy trying to convince others to do breathwork doesn’t work—and what actually invites them inWhether you're breathwork-curious or years into this practice, this conversation is filled with wisdom, warmth, and grounded insight. Anthony shares from decades of experience—not just as a facilitator, but as someone who’s walked through the fire of trauma and come out transformed.🎧 Plus, if you’ve ever felt like breathwork was calling you into a bigger life, or a deeper sense of purpose… let this be your nudge.🌀 Learn more at  www.alchemyofbreath.com 📕 Buy Anthony's book Outer Chaos, Inner Calm at https://www.amazon.com/Outer-Chaos-Inner-Anthony-Abbagnano/dp/1068228601  Explore my upcoming breathwork journeys + resources: click hereLooking for somewhere to have conversations like this?Every Wednesday at 8 PM EST, I host a free community call for women who are sober, alcohol-free, or questioning their relationship with alcohol. We talk about the stuff that comes with choosing to live differently... the rebuilding, the relationships, the identity shifts, the hard days, and figuring out what you actually want your life to look like now.You don't need to have it all figured out, and you don't need to be a certain number of days, months or years alcohol-free. Come listen, share, connect, and be around other women who get it.Join us for free → https://thedeliberateone.com/the-deliberate-community🔁 Ongoing support: The Deliberate Practice — a steady rhythm of nervous system regulation, breathwork, and integration.Explore everything at thedeliberateone.com Connect on Instagram @thedeliberateoneIf this episode supported you, you can buy me a coffee here