In this episode of The Healthspan Collective, host Nicole Doran sits down with Vince Dickson, a New York–based breathwork and performance coach who helps individuals ranging from high-performing entrepreneurs to people navigating life’s most pivotal moments. Vince shares the powerful story of his own transformation, from the intensity of startup culture to discovering breathwork as a pathway to clarity, healing, and inner peace.

Throughout the conversation, Vince unpacks the profound connection between breath, emotional states, and the subconscious patterns that shape our lives. He explains how breathwork can release limiting beliefs, expand self-awareness, and support the body through somatic healing. From practical daily techniques to deeper spiritual insights, this episode offers a grounded yet expansive look at how conscious breathing can radically shift your well-being, resilience, and sense of purpose.

What We Cover:

🌬️ The science and spirituality behind transformative breathwork
🧠 How breath influences emotional regulation and mindset
💫 Releasing limiting beliefs through somatic healing practices
🧘 Practical breathwork tools for daily grounding and energy

Chapters:

00:00 – The Illusion of Control & Opening Reflections
00:48 – Meet Vince Dickson: Breathwork and Performance Coaching
01:45 – Vince’s Path From Startups to Self-Discovery
04:45 – How Breathwork Heals and Transforms Lives
13:07 – Somatic Breathwork Techniques for Emotional Release
17:18 – Breath, Emotion & the Mind-Body Connection
23:37 – Practical Breathwork Tools for Daily Life
30:42 – The Spiritual Dimension of Breathwork
40:57 – Breath Regulation & Foundational Techniques
48:55 – Designing a Morning Breath Practice for Energy & Calm