The Breathpak Podcast

In this episode, Rachel chats with her long-time friend Laura Casselman about her best-selling book, breathwork, and the importance of performing full-out. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Laura Casselman is recognized not only as a former Radio City Rockette and influential CEO of the worldwide online marketing company JVZOO, but also as an international award-winning professional speaker. Her speeches resonate with a wide range of audiences around the globe, as she shares insights on leadership, motivation, and achieving success against the odds.  Her best-selling book, Trust Your Increments, reflects her belief in the power of small, consistent steps to achieve monumental success. Contact Laura HERE There are tons of golden nuggets in this episode. Here are a few of the links we mention: Must-listen manifestation podcast: https://youtu.be/3mU68R6p45w Buy Syona Dryve HERE Contact Rachel HERE to schedule a 9D Breathwork Session or learn more about Mental Management and using the power of the breath to optimize your human experience.

Rachel is partnering up with Fabiola Johnson to bring you 9D Breathwork in a halotherapy environment! Fabiola Johnson is a graduate of Hofstra University, wife, and mother of two beautiful children. A former human resources professional turned entrepreneur, passionate wellness and self-care, integrative medicine advocate, and the owner of Salt and Detox Oasis Wellness Spa in Carolina Forest in Myrtle Beach. With a deep commitment to holistic health and natural healing, Fabiola has cultivated a space where clients can rejuvenate their bodies, minds, and spirits through restorative therapies. Drawing from her personal experience with burnout and losing her mom to COVID in April 2020, walking away from the corporate world, she knew and decided to become an entrepreneur and focus on her mental health and well-being. This led her to open the spa in 2022 and dedicate the spa to the memory of her mother. The focus is on natural and alternative wellness practices, and she has transformed Salt and Detox Oasis into a sanctuary for detoxification, relaxation, and overall well-being. Salt and Detox Oasis offers various therapeutic services, including halotherapy, infrared therapy, red light therapy, and ionic foot detox sessions. She integrates Ayurvedic principles into her wellness approach, aiming to address the root causes of imbalance and promote long-term health. Fabiola's mission is to empower her clients to embrace a proactive approach to self-care, fostering a deeper connection between body and mind. She is dedicated to creating individualized experiences that guide clients toward healing, recovery, and a renewed sense of vitality. Check out Fabiola's Salt and Detox Oasis and sign up for the 9D Event here: https://www.saltanddetoxoasis.com/book#/courses/r/1184/loc/1247?group=0

This is an energizing breathwork technique that you can do along with your favorite song. Rachel lays down the framework. Once you feel comfortable with it, play around with variations using your favorite song or try different songs. It’s perfect for first thing in the morning or for a much needed midday pick-me-up. ⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated! 

In this episode, Rachel welcomes Heather Sumlin, a Mental Management Coach who has specialized in helping women master the mental game since 2006. As the owner of Sumlin Solutions, she aims not just to help her clients win, but to enable them to control their minds under pressure, build their self-image, and change their perspective on goal attainment. She emphasizes the importance of mastering the mental game in many sports and talks about the development of her career, expressing how she used her father's book 'With Winning In Mind' to shift her perspective and enhance her communication and self-management skills. Heather explains her approach in coaching, focusing on improving self-images, limiting negative imprints, and promoting growth and change over winning. Connect with Heather at heathersumlin.com.  Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated! 

In this episode, Rachel teaches the technique of breath holding as a way to increase athleticism. Improving the body's tolerance to CO2 can lead to more efficient oxygen delivery to cells and muscles, thereby enhancing exercise performance. This walking exercise involving breath holds gradually helps to improve CO2 tolerance, and can be implemented into jogging, running and biking routines to increase intensity of workouts, without physical strain. Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated! 

In this episode, Rachel welcomes another expert on human optimization to the show. Joe Hippensteel, a master in physio-kinesiology and expert in ultimate human performance, shares his story of overcoming physical limitations and numerous injuries to reach a national level in the decathlon. Joe discusses his advanced training methods and techniques for improving performance, and highlights the importance of flexibility and range of motion, and how almost all pain and tension stems from the lack of these. Joe and Rachel also discuss his work with clients, including professional athletes and Navy SEALs, and how he helps them to improve and maintain their physical health. He gives some details about his forthcoming book, 'The Joe Hippensteel Method,' explaining how it guides readers through a paradigm shift in understanding physical health and performance. As always, listening to today's episode could lead to big positive changes in your life and those you share it with. Find more about Joe and Ultimate Human Performance Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated! 

Do you ever feel run down, tired, or lacking the energy to face the day? In this episode, learn a breathwork exercise to conquer these feelings and live your most powerful life. 'Euphoric Breathing' is a technique known to enhance alertness, concentration, and energy levels. The practice involves a circular, continuous breath that flows from the belly to the chest. It is ideal for morning practice or moments in the day when you need a boost of energy. Rachel guides you through two rounds of a three-minute breathing exercise. The technique includes breath holds between rounds to boost CO2 tolerance and body efficiency. Benefits include increased energy levels, improved focus and an optimized human experience. Find out more about our Sponsor: Truvidity at https://truvidity.com/ and ⁠Truvidity Labs⁠ Be sure to use Code: RACHEL10 💸 ⁠⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

In this episode, Rachel welcomes a wonderful and refreshing voice to the show. Niajae Wallace, a serial entrepreneur dedicated to promoting wellness, discusses her journey into sound therapy. Coming from a diverse background of aerial arts and online business coaching, Niajae was drawn towards sound therapy as a way to improve mental, emotional and physical well-being. She highlights the effectiveness of this therapy in helping people deal with trauma, stress, and emotional blockages, by creating a safe and soothing environment that aids in healing. Niajae also discusses the potential impact of different types of sound therapy, including Somatic Sound Therapy which uses Tibetan singing bowls placed on the body. She and Rachel discuss how achieving a deep meditative state through sound therapy and breathwork, helps individuals uncover and address subconscious issues. Find more about Niajae and Bliss Bar Meditation Studio and visit niajae.com ⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

In this episode, Rachel explains and guides you through the 10, 20, 30 method. This is a deep breathing technique aimed at combating lethargy, an extremely common condition in today's fast-paced world. Instead of relying on stimulants such as coffee or energy drinks, this method involves taking natural and conscious breaths to help invigorate the mind and body. The process involves taking a series of deep breaths in three sets, first 10, then 20, and finally 30, each followed by holding the breath for an equivalent number of seconds. As a result, this can create a burst of energy and focus, helpful before taking on an intense activity such as a sports event or high energy presentation. As always, Rachel walks you through each step in calm and confidence, to help you achieve better balance and energy to conquer your daily challenges. 00:00 Introduction to Lethargy and Energy Boosting Techniques00:14 Understanding the 10, 20, 30 Breathing Method00:47 Step-by-Step Guide to the Breathing Technique01:27 Starting the Breathing Exercise02:02 First Round of Breathing: 10 Breaths02:47 Second Round of Breathing: 20 Breaths04:19 Final Round of Breathing: 30 Breaths06:08 Holding Breath and Feeling the Energy07:37 Recognizing the Effects Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

In this episode, Rachel welcomes Dr. Debbie Rosen, the Founder and President of Truvidity Labs. She shares her knowledge on bodybuilding, nutrition, and her journey towards starting her own line of premium nutritional supplements. With a PhD in performance psychology, Debbie explores the psychological aspects of eating and obesity, shedding light on the neuroscience of diet behavior. Rachel and Debbie also discuss the importance of sleep and correct hydration to overall health and athletic performance and a detailed examination of the components of her Truvidity Labs' product line developed for every day health, including TrueBuild, TrueSplash, TrueRest, and TrueThermo. Find out more about https://truvidity.com/ and Truvidity Labs Be sure to use Code: RACHEL10 💸 ⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

Quality sleep is an integral piece of your overall health and fitness routine. One effective way to achieve this is to use a breathing exercise called the '4-7-8 Method' which is beneficial for promoting sleep and relaxation. Rachel explains the steps and effects of the method, suggesting to practice it at least twice a day. Rachel also does a guided session of the 4-7-8 count sequence. This method is proven to be a natural tranquilizer and its efficiency broadens with repetition. Check out the MB30 Program A 30 day challenge to make breathwork a part of your daily routine! Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

This is an episode you won't want to miss. Rachel reunites with her great friend and former podcast cohost Gina Trimarco! Gina is an international best-selling author, keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, master sales trainer, leadership strategist, and improv comedian. Along with doing some reminiscing, Rachel and Gina talk about the power of improv and the concept of "yes, and" in various aspects of life. They discuss their journey of starting a podcast together and the mentorship they found in each other along the way. They dive into the importance of active listening, validation, collaboration in communication, the fear of failure and the significance of setting new goals to maintain a sense of purpose and growth. They stress the value of acceptance, empathy, and finding fulfillment in both personal and professional pursuits. Find more about Gina Gina Trimarco is an international best-selling author, keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, master sales trainer, leadership strategist, and improv comedian who helps organizations re-humanize their relationships through Improvised Intelligence™ (improv-based emotional intelligence). She has dedicated her career to helping business professionals become agile communicators, through the power of improv.   She brings 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, business operations, entrepreneurialism, and people management skills to progressive organizations that are ready to go from status quo to status “Let’s Go”.  She also produces and hosts a business lifestyle podcast called the Women Your Mother Warned You About, sponsored by Sales Gravy and now in its fifth season.  Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠   MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/⁠⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

Stress and anxiety are inescapable in today's world. In this episode, Rachel guides another breathwork session to introduce a quick and effective calming method involving a 90-second breathing technique to alleviate anxiety symptoms. By redirecting focus away from anxious thoughts and into the physical body, this method helps manage anxiety and panic attacks. Rachel provides step-by-step instructions for the technique, providing a reset from stress and anxiety in just a few minutes. Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠   MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/⁠⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

In this episode, Rachel welcomes an amazing guest that has been in over 130 movies and TV series, but he does so in the most exciting way: as a stuntman. Dr. Brian Hite is a Performance and Leadership Consultant and Senior Dissertation Chair at Grand Canyon University. Brian goes through his fascinating journey from being a stunt coordinator to working with ice skaters, gymnasts, and even the US Army as a performance psychology consultant. Brian shares his insights on how to challenge our rigidity in viewing the world and our everyday environments, while also discussing the importance of having discussions from different perspectives. Rachel and Brian explore the overlap between sports psychology and organizational psychology, and how it can be applied to both athletes and businesses to achieve optimal performance. They also delve into the concept of resilience training and its role in helping individuals navigate challenges and recover more quickly. They also break down the definition of success and exactly what it can mean for each individual. Connect with Brian and grab his book, Begin Again, at: https://beginagainperformancepsychology.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeginAgainPsychology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beginagainpsychology/ Listen to Brian's awesome podcast Poking Holes In Blinders! ⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠   MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge ⁠⁠⁠https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

In this episode, Rachel welcomes the incredible Yuri Marmerstein, teacher, actor, stuntman performer, and physical arts enthusiast. Yuri's unique perspective on movement and his philosophy on overcoming limitations will leave you inspired and motivated to push your boundaries. Rachel and Yuri explore the concept of "adulting" and how it can limit our belief in what we are capable of as we age. They challenge the notion that suffering and physical decline are inevitable, focusing instead on the importance of movement and functional exercises in human evolution. But it's not just about physical movement, it's also about mindset. Yuri discusses the role of pain and discomfort in personal growth, sharing his perspective on how pushing through limitations can increase resilience and adaptability. He gives real-life stories of individuals who have defied medical expectations and achieved incredible feats, proving that with determination and the right mindset, anything is possible. Yuri also delves into the various modalities of movement, highlighting the importance of being able to adapt and repurpose knowledge in different areas of our lives. Connect with Rachel⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:   For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.   Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠   Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠   My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠   Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠   MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge ⁠⁠⁠https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/⁠⁠   Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is appreciated. 

Thank you for joining Rachel for another breathwork session. Today Rachel, explores coherence from various angles, from speech quality to scientific and physiological perspectives. The focus is on achieving heart coherence, a state where the heart, mind, and emotions align harmoniously. Breathing techniques, such as coherent breathing, are discussed as tools to attain this state. This can lead to improved emotional regulation and interpersonal connections. Rachel also discusses the heart's role as a source of electromagnetic energy and its impact on others. She even provides a step-by-step guide on practicing coherent breathing for self-regulation and balance, and demonstrates a short session that you can build upon over time. Connect with Rachel⁠⁠ and find ways to bring your life to a new level: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠ Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠ My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠ Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠ MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge ⁠⁠⁠https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/⁠⁠ Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is appreciated. 

In this episode, Rachel is joined by Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion, best-selling author, and the founder of Mental Management Systems: Lanny Bassham. Lanny has been teaching mental management for over four decades and has worked with many clients, including PGA tour members, the FBI, Navy SEALs, and even Olympic teams. Lanny takes us on his journey, from his own mental setback in international rifle shooting to his development of Mental Management Systems. Within six years of developing and practicing his system, he dominated his sport, winning 22 world individual and team titles, setting four world records, and winning the coveted Olympic Gold Medal in Montreal in 1976. Rachel also reveals how she personally has experienced the power of Lanny's techniques in their pursuit of bodybuilding, and how Lanny's books, like With Winning In Mind and Freedom Flight were life-changing for her. Find more about Lanny Bassham and find his incredible books, courses and much more, here ⁠Connect with Rachel⁠ and find ways to bring your life to a new level: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠HERE⁠. Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book: ⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠ Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage:  ⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠ My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal:  ⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠ Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE ⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠ MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge ⁠⁠https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/⁠ Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience. Your help is appreciated.

Thank you for listening to Rachel's first Breathwork Session episode. Today's session focuses on breath awareness as a path to self-awareness and life mastery. You will be guided to observe your breath, heart state, and feeling state. Rachel will enlighten you with various breathing techniques highlighting the connection between breath and the nervous system. The session concludes with a visualization that will help you to connect to the "felt sense" - embracing instinct, and having a complete feeling of support and safety. Connect with Rachel and find ways to bring your life to a new level: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel HERE. My Bodybuilder Basics book: https://a.co/d/2Einc5K My Gift of Wreckage Book:  https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal:  https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/ Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace I wear each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers that want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience.

Welcome to the Breathpak Podcast! In this first episode Rachel welcomes Mona Bitar, entrepreneur and high-performance whole-person health coach &global educator with over 2 decades of experience representing international health and fitness brands. They delve into Mona's incredible life journey from fitness to holistic healing and self-discovery. Mona shares her challenging childhood, where fitness became her refuge. After returning from university due to depression, she embarked on a fitness career. However, her life took a dramatic turn when diagnosed with Crohn's disease and Epstein Barr virus. She narrates her path to holistic healing, emphasizing the importance of radical honesty and turning inward for transformation. Remarkably, a surprising health crisis led to a breakthrough, showcasing the power of alternative healing modalities like breathwork. Breathwork, its integration into her life, and its profound impact on her well-being underscore the power of this practice. The interview also explores Mona's transition into becoming a senior coach at Breath Masters and her vision for its educational curriculum. Find Mona on IG And on Facebook: Mona Bitar Connect with Rachel and find ways to bring your life to a new level: For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel HERE. My Bodybuilder Basics book: https://a.co/d/2Einc5K My Gift of Wreckage Book:  https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal:  https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO https://breathpak--9dbreathwork.thrivecart.com/mb30-breathwork/646979becae72/ Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace I wear each day that helps regulate breathing Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle MB 30 - 30 Day Breathing Challenge Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast. Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers that want to reach a higher level. Leave a rating and review to help bring this show to a wider audience.

Have you ever dreamed of having superpowers? I think we have all dreamed of having superpowers at one time or another. Did you know that you already have superpowers? Well, at least one, that is: your breath. We all breathe between 20,000 to 25,000 times a day. Unconsciously.  There is great power when we learn to be aware of our breath and then manipulate our breathing techniques.  High performers always seek that extra superpower that might give them an edge over their competition. Breathwork and mental management are two powers that the elite learn to harness and unleash during competition or performance. That’s why high performers are part of the pack: the Breathpak. The Breathpak podcast is a gathering of high achievers, athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, and truth seekers sharing insights about optimizing human performance. We will focus on, and yet not limit ourselves to, the topics of breathing, breathwork, and aspects of the mental game for high performers, which can include techniques, modalities, and new ideas about maximizing your potential and enhancing your life experience.  Master your breath and you master your mind. Master your mind, and you master your outcomes. Master your outcomes, and you master your destiny.