Back To The Breath

In this episode, I am joined by Sean Campbell. Sean and I begin the conversation discussing his education in social work, which drove him to travel here to Austin to gain real experience working in the field. Sean has been working with and in service to, the homeless community here in Austin for a while now. We discuss some of the causes of homelessness, as well as what we can do as individuals to...

In this episode, I am joined by Granger Dean Rosipal and Prince Daniel Imo! Prince was kind enough to give me a hat from his clothing brand "Bisscuit Heads" which you can find on Instagram @bisscuitheads  --Check it out! Granger also choreographed a music video to premiere the podcast so check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd2aAmTydlI Granger and Prince are both talented...

Hey guys, so in this episode I talk about how I've been feeling somewhat depressed and lonely.. Typically when I am feeling lonely, my immediate impulse is to watch some TV, cook up some great food or go see a movie which I personally think at times can be very healthy and enjoyable for me. However, I have a tendency to isolate and find a little too much comfort in solitude.  So over these pa...

In this episode, I am joined by a good friend of mine Martin Vincent. Martin and I met at the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in ATX and immediately started bonding over our shared goal of gaining more confidence around women and other self-development topics.  In the episode, Martin and I discuss his recent ventures pursuing women, becoming a licensed personal trainer and developing himse...

In this episode I am joined by my friend Adam Shellooe. Adam and I met through another one of my recent guests, Alex Gouyet who is the coleader of a Men's Group here in Austin called Awakened Warriors. In this episode, Adam and I discuss a variety of things.. starting with our desire to incorporate more discipline into our lives. Adam talks about his relationship with marijuana and how he is...

In this episode, I am joined by Carson Aguilar. Carson is a musician in Sam Marcos, Texas where he is also pursuing a degree in Business Management at Texas State. Carson and I discuss some methods for staying consistent and achieving goals, as well as his interest in music and how it brings meaning and helps him make sense out of his life. We also discuss manifestation, different ways we've...

In this episode I am joined by David "Daredevil" AuClair who is a fellow podcaster who has recently uprooted his life in Sacramento, California to start a podcast here in Austin, Texas. We go on to chirp about his passion for podcasting and how he got into it, as well as a variety of other things such as our recent efforts to find suitable partners ;) and what drove us to initially creat...

In this episode I am joined by Alexandre Tsuk, Alex hosts breathwork facilitator trainings which include breathwork, ice baths, and authentic relating in Ubud Bali, Indonesia. In this episode, Alex explains the benefits of breathwork and the impact it can have on ones relationship with themselves, as well as the effect it can have on your interpersonal relationships. Alex also explains the purpose...

In this episode I am joined by Damon Cassidy, When Damon graduated High School, he immediately began working in finance and was soon one of the top performing employees at his company. He quickly came to realize the flaws in the industry, as well as the lack of fulfillment he received from pursuing a career in a corporate environment. Damon recently made the shift to pursuing a full time career in...

Alex Gouyet is the owner of EnVision Breathwork, a company that is based around team-building, stress relief, and boosting energy in business environments through the power of the breath. His company also hosts somatic breathwork experiences, as well as weekly breathwork, ice bath, and tai chi group exercises here in Austin. Alex is also the co-founder of a men's group called Awakened Warrior...

In this episode I am joined by AJ Keyser (aka Montana Sand)! AJ is an amazing musician out of Boulder, Colorado who recently moved here to Austin, Texas. We go on to discuss what makes music such a powerful mindfulness tool, as well as how it can affect peoples mental and emotional states. We also talk about the importance of self expression and give some of our advice on how people can better exp...

In this episode I am joined by my life coach Nick Stupfel! I've been working with Nick for five months now and knew months ago that I wanted to have him on the podcast. As a life coach, Nick helps individuals work through stuck emotions and remove limiting beliefs and unconscious thought patterns, with the overall goal of becoming more present and able to listen to ones intuition and pursue t...

Hello, I mentioned that I would site a podcast that I've been listening to in the show-notes so here ya go. "The Positive Mindset Podcast" by Henry G I recorder this episode spontaneously because I have been feeling a bit depressed. I talk a bit about what is going on in my life that has sparked these feelings as well as how I've been overcoming them and fostering a healthier m...

In this episode, I am joined by a friend of mine Jacob Kirk. I've known Jacob for a significant portion of my life and one of the things we've bonded over was our infatuation with psychedelic medicine. Jacob obtained his degree in philosophy largely due to his interest in these medicines and has been exploring them for the past 5 years or so. DISCLAIMER: We do not advocate the use of the...

In this episode, I am joined by Adrian Garcia. Adrian is a great friend and mentor of mine and we go on to have a great conversation about the importance of exposing yourself to discomfort, how hardship can ultimately lead to amazing growth, and how important it is to pay attention to what you feed your mind and body. Adrian also speaks on his own struggles and obstacles he has faced in life, and...

In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine Bobby Holt. We discuss the potential roots of my anxiety and some tactics and tools that can be implemented to fight them such as running, the sauna and ice baths, and the mental and physical benefits of engaging in these activities. We also discuss our futures and help each other navigate our long term goals and figure out what we really want o...

Hey guys, This is a spontaneous episode that I recorded because I wanted to talk about my relationship with alcohol. There are people out there who suffer from addiction and I am not trying to act as if I'm a victim, but I have struggled with the substance. I feel that my relationship with alcohol has improved and I'm thankful that it has. I wanted to share my experience as I'm sure...

Granger Dean Rosipal is a dancer, athlete and content creator here in Austin, Texas. I was fortunate enough to meet Granger at my local gym and we had bonded over our love for the sauna and freezing cold showers! In this episode, we discuss Granger's philosophy behind his exercise routine and how it relates to his profession of dance. We also discuss the importance of expressing oneself throu...

In this episode I discuss the importance of expressing your interests, views and different ways you'd like to express yourself to your loved ones and the world as a whole.  I discuss my own experience with a couple of different interests as well as a 5 step process to follow to help you step into your authenticity. Thanks for taking the time to listen. Feel free to reach out with any feedback...

In this episode I discuss the importance of leaning into fear and how I have been trying to do this in my life lately. Thanks for taking the time to listen. Feel free to reach out with any feedback, or if you'd like to collaborate in any way. Peace! @daltonrdan on Instagram

In this episode I discuss the tools that I have accumulated over the years and implemented into my morning and evening routines. I would like to credit a few individuals: Adrian Garcia, Nick Stupfel (My coach), Aubrey Marcus, Eben Britton and Wim Hof. These are all individuals who have had a huge impact and influence on my routine and have exposed me to these tools and strategies. Outro song: &quo...

Welcome to the Don't Think. Breathe. Podcast. This is a brief introduction episode to help the listener get a better idea of what I enjoy talking about and what they can expect from the podcast.  Thanks for taking the time to listen. Feel free to reach out with any feedback, or if you'd like to collaborate in any way. Peace! @daltonrdan on Instagram

Cal Lockhart is a dear friend of mine who I've known since we were little kids. He is also a highly motivated, inspiring individual who has helped me navigate some tough times in my life.  Cal had the idea of creating an episode to help give guidance to young adults and teens transitioning into adulthood. We discuss whether or not you should go to college, how to find your path, and the impor...

In this episode I criticize myself about how I have been failing to educate myself about the topics that I discuss on the podcast, as well as that I have been doing a poor job of structuring the episodes to ensure that they are communicated well. While I could simply apply this knowledge and carry it into future episodes, I thought it would be best to share where I'm at.  I figure that most o...

In this episode I talk about shamanic breathwork! What is shamanic breathwork? What are its origins? Why engage in it? As well as how I was exposed to it and how I how I have benefited from doing it. Outro music: Like That - Anno Domini Beats on YouTube Library Thanks for taking the time to listen. Feel free to reach out with any feedback, or if you'd like to collaborate in any way. Peace! @d...