Back To The Breath

What actually drives your goals — shame or purpose ? In this episode of Back to the Breath , we explore the two most common motivators behind our actions and decisions. Many of us pursue fitness, success, relationships, or personal growth — but the why behind those pursuits matters more than we realize. Is your motivation coming from fear, comparison, and feeling “not good enough”? Or from alignme...

In this episode, I break down how to overcome fear in the moment using practical tools for emotional regulation, confidence, and mental health. We explore what fear really is, why it exists, and how it shows up in the body—especially in social situations, vulnerability, relationships, and personal growth. This episode is designed to help you move through fear, anxiety, and overwhelm , whether you’...

In this episode, I dive into my personal relationship with video games and explore what it means to be a healthy gamer . I share how gaming went from a source of comfort and escape in my teenage years to something that sometimes held me back socially, physically, and emotionally. We talk honestly about the negative side effects of over-gaming —including isolation, lack of exercise, dating struggle...

A guided meditation for relieving stress and improving sleep quality. Tips for breathing: Inhale through the nose ~ into the belly Exhale through the mouth ~ making a "shhh" sound Prolong your exhales for deeper relaxation 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

The purpose of this guided meditation is to give the listener space to feel into any unpleasant or uncomfortable emotions they may be experiencing.   Before you begin:  Get some headphones Stretch Get comfortable Explanation of the practice: When experiencing emotions or feelings we deem "uncomfortable" we tend to numb ourselves. When we numb using substances, food, TV,  or other things,...

Bob Beare is the host of the Deep Waters Recovery Program which is a retreat I've been frequently attending this year. If it sounds interesting, click the link, reach out to me and consider registering. He is also the author of The Creative Fire & Stop Doing Sh*t You Don't Want To Do: A Straightforward Guide to Letting Go of Unresolved Trauma and has been a practicing psychotherapist...

Click here to attend a meeting near you! If you'd like to learn more about ACA, you can check out the audio book I referenced here: The Complete ACOA Sourcebook (Audiobook) In this episode I talk about Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families which is a support group based in principles similar to those of Alcoholics Anonymous. I've been attending the support group becau...

Bob Peck is the author of the book, Original Sin is A Lie; a book where Bob explains the teaching of Jesus Christ and how they overlap with other renowned mystics such as The Buddha, Krishna and Paramahansa Yogananda, to name a few, and how these teachings may have been misinterpreted and misused throughout time. Bob is also the director and producer of many festival award-winning documentaries th...

In this episode we are joined by Ellie Rome! Ellie is a certified weight loss and emotional eating coach who coaches high achieving women to lose weight, heal chronic health conditions, and transform their relationships with food. Ellie is also the host of the Don't Eat Your Feelings Podcast , a podcast where Ellie gives advice about overcoming sugar addiction and unhealthy eating habits. She...

In this episode I am joined by Granger Dean Rosipal & Luke Harrison Ford . Granger, Luke and I have been working out with one another for a few months now and decided to kick back and record an episode as we seem to have common interests and always have good conversations. We begin the conversation by answering some questions based in Positive Psychology such as: What are your strengths? What...

In this episode I am joined by William Mulvaney! Will is a dating and approach coach here in Austin, Texas. He is the co-host of The Art of Approach Podcast (a podcast where Will and Timothy Bray give dating and relationship advice to help improve men's dating lives, relationships and overall help build self-esteem and confidence for men.) as well as the meetup group called Dumping Dating App...

In this episode, I'm joined by JJ Ruescas, an expert in human optimization. Our paths crossed at Casa De Luz in Austin during one of his impactful breathwork sessions, leaving me intrigued by his professionalism and dedication. During our discussion, JJ and I cover various topics, including: Insights into his upbringing His journey into the realms of human optimization and professional coachi...

In this episode I discuss the challenges of maintaining emotional balance amidst the demands of modern life, shedding light on the pervasive tendency to numb uncomfortable emotions through various distractions. Some things that have worked for me..  a warm bath lighting a candle listening to a podcast doing yoga going on walks NSDR (Yoganidra) Thanks for taking the time to listen. Feel free to rea...

In this episode I am joined by Quan Huynh, a men's dating and polarity coach, and a prominent figure in the Awakened Warriors Men's Group in ATX. You can find out more about Quan and his coaching here! @quantumrelating We go on to dive into Quan's coaching philosophy, his approach to supporting men in their journey towards embracing full masculine embodiment and expression, and the...

In this episode I am joined by Domanic Valdez. We go on to discuss the book Domanic is writing on postmodernism, which is an idea that I was unfamiliar with before so he goes on to explain the idea to myself and the listeners. This topic leads us into a discussion of our views on god and life as a whole which soon turns into a debate as we have clashing views. We discuss the Christian faith, wheth...

In this episode I speak about how I have been struggling with overcoming anxiety, fear and doubt. I assume this is very relatable to most so I hope that the way I frame it makes sense to whoever is listening and gets something out of it. If you are hungry and want to learn more about befriending the dark/shadowy parts of yourself I recommend you listen to Shadow Work Library (In this podcast, Jess...

Disclaimer: Please use precaution when engaging in this practice. It is recommended that you do your own research before engaging in the practice as people with certain health conditions may suffer negative side effects. As a general rule, listen to your body. Breathwork is inherently an uncomfortable practice, however if you feel pain or any serious discomfort, refrain from engaging any longer. M...

In this episode I am joined by Derek Gutierrez. If after listening to this episode you resonate with Derek and feel you would benefit from working with him, reach out to him here and you can begin your journey with him! @derekbreathes on Instagram Derek is one of the leaders of the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in Austin. He is also a breathwork facilitator, a wonderful father and as of...

Hey guys, In this episode I dive into a recent journey of mine. Thanks to some amazing people I have met recently I was able to get in contact with some people who facilitate and host hikuri (peyote) ceremonies in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.  As I found this to be one of the most interesting, unique and profound experiences in my life, I felt it would be silly not to discuss it. I talk about it for...

Hey guys!  In this episode I am joined by Maria Gonzalez! To introduce Maria a bit, she is a dancer, fitness and mindset coach, and a woman's coach and she is currently studying to obtain her degree in physical therapy! Maria also has some experience using certain psychedelic medicines and we go on to discuss this. P.S. Maria is a woman's coach so if you feel called, reach out to her her...

In this episode, I am joined by Kent Kaiser. Visit his YouTube here: www.youtube.com/@CultivatingCreativity Kent and I met at the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in Austin, Texas.  (@awakenedwarrirosatx) and we talk a lot about how this group has benefited the both of us and give our reasons for why all men should consider seeking out an environment like this for themselves.  Before we get...

In this episode I am joined by Nicole Iwaszko! You can find Nicole's mentoring here: linktr.ee/nicolenachlas www.instagram.com/nicoleplaysbydesign Nicole is an intimacy and communication coach and mentor and in this episode we discuss Nicole's experience exploring different kinds of relationships throughout her life. She discusses what she has learned throughout these relationships and g...

Mike Gonzalez is a 2nd degree black belt, former MMA Champion and creator of the Championship Mindset program, a program where Mike coaches individuals to better develop their focus. Mike is also one of the leaders of the Awakened Warriors Men's Group here in Austin, which is how we met. In this episode, Mike and I discuss the importance of "administering your medicine" , expressing...

In this episode, I am joined by Mitchell Hetrick! Mitchell and I discuss his business Project Wildfire which is an event and media company based around influencing people to interact in a healthy, spontaneous and genuine way. Their goal is to build a bridge between popular culture and a life on fire. I have had the pleasure of attending one of their events recently which involved food, games, genu...

In this episode, I am joined again by Alexandre Tsuk.  Alex is the founder of BreathingColdBali which is a retreat and training program where Alex and other licensed breathwork facilitators train individuals to facilitate breathwork experiences. If you'd like to learn more about Alex's business or if you're interested in participating in one of his facilitator trainings/retreats you...