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 capacity
• How inner child healing through breathwork can resolve the root of addictive patterns
• The importance of reconnecting with the person wounded by trauma—not just the trauma itself
• How breathwork is being used in corporate settings and leadership development
• Why trying to convince others to do breathwork doesn’t work—and what actually invites them in

Whether 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 here

Stress is the doorway. Coming home to yourself is the journey.

If you’re ready to start your journey, here’s where you can begin:

• The Micro-Regulation Toolkit ($27) — 7 days of nervous system practices to help you get quick wins and feel grounded fast.
• The Personal Power Map — a personalized breakdown of your stress patterns, hidden strengths, and next power move, complete with a video report from me so you can feel my coaching style and energy.
• Rooted & Rising — my 4-week breathwork series for women ready to go deeper into healing, release, and expansion together. Starts September 25
• And if you’re craving high-touch, transformational support, I also offer 1:1 mentorship.

You don’t need more random information from instagram—you need tools, practices, and perspective that actually help you feel different.

Explore everything at thedeliberateone.com, and come connect with me on Instagram @thedeliberateone.