Ever feel like you’re running full throttle but still not in sync with yourself? In this deeply calming and inspiring conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Rubina CDA, a mindfulness leader, trauma-informed educator, and CEO of Inner Design.

Rubina fuses breathwork, human design, and artistic expression to help high performers, artists, and students reset stress, reconnect with their inner rhythm, and unlock their full creative potential.

From practical breath techniques to redefining creativity, Rubina shows how slowing down, practicing mindfulness, and aligning with your natural rhythm can actually enhance peak performance. Whether you’re a CEO, artist, or just someone looking for peace in the chaos, this episode will leave you with tools and a whole lot of calm energy you can use right away.

Key Takeaways:
💡 How “Inner Design” helps you stop surviving and start truly living.
💡 Breathwork as the gateway to emotional healing.
💡 Why creativity isn’t just for artists and how to find yours.
💡 The link between mindfulness, alignment, and high performance.
💡 Turning failure into fuel for transformation.

If you’re ready to breathe deeper, think clearer, and live more creatively—this episode is your sign to slow down and tune in.

Main Points:
00:00 Intro
03:13 The Concept of Inner Design
04:19 Accessing Inner Peace
05:50 Creativity and Its True Meaning
08:54 Mindfulness as an Embodied Experience
12:34 The Power of Breathwork
15:56 Client Breakthroughs and Personal Stories
20:11 Common Blocks in High Achievers
25:01 Linking Spiritual Practice to Peak Performance
27:07 Reconnecting With Creativity
30:00 What Artists & CEOs Have in Common
32:38 Rubina’s Backstory
37:48 Upcoming Book and Its Themes
40:25 Understanding and Embracing Failure
47:23 Stress and Alignment
51:04 Breakdowns Before Breakthroughs
52:08 Facing Your Fears
53:57 Being in Alignment
55:47 Plant Medicine
57:55 Final Thoughts & How to Connect

💬 Which principle from this conversation will you apply first? Breathwork, mindfulness, or creative flow? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Connect with Rubina:
Website: https://www.theinnerdesign.com
Instagram: @theofficialrubina | @theinnerdesign

Subscribe To The Podcast Here:
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg

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