DiscoverHumaning with Rick Watson#33: From booze to breath work with Barney Mercer
#33: From booze to breath work with Barney Mercer

#33: From booze to breath work with Barney Mercer

Update: 2025-08-26
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Barney’s story is one a lot of men will recognise — pushing through pain, numbing with alcohol and holding it all together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside.

In this conversation, he shares the journey from living in a freeze state and repeating the harsh patterns of his past, to finding breathwork, forgiveness and a new way of showing up as a dad, husband and human.

We cover the messy middle of change — back injuries, depression, over-planning, shame and self-sabotage — alongside the unexpected gifts of joy, self-acceptance and the courage to do it differently.

If you’ve ever been sceptical of breathwork or put off by the “woo” around it, Barney brings it back down to earth with humour, honesty and a refreshing no-bullshit approach.

Connect with Barney: https://www.instagram.com/breathe.into.life/

Connect with Rick: https://www.rickwatson.com.au/

TAKE THE REPEATING PATTERN QUIZ: https://www.rickwatson.com.au/quiz

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#33: From booze to breath work with Barney Mercer

#33: From booze to breath work with Barney Mercer

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