Episode 41: Breathe Like Your Life Depends On It (Because It Does) with Anthony Abbagnano
In this powerful episode, Dr. Katie sits down with Anthony Abbagnano, founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm, for a soul-shifting conversation about reclaiming peace, power, and presence in a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control.
From navigating trauma to cultivating emotional resilience, Anthony shares how breathwork is not just a wellness trend—it’s a path back home to yourself. Together, they explore why so many of us unconsciously hold our breath in moments of stress, how Western culture teaches us to seek answers outside ourselves, and what it truly means to live authentically.
Whether you're in the middle of your own storm or simply craving more space, stillness, and clarity in your life, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.
✨ Episode Highlights
“Breath is the first act of life—and the last. It’s time we honored it in between.”
What inner strength really means (hint: it’s not about powering through)
Why we often stop breathing under pressure—and how to shift that
Creating presence through the pause: “Take a breath when you least want to”
From control to empowerment—what leadership looks like in the new paradigm
Why authenticity begins with presence—and how breath anchors us there
The ripple effect of small, intentional kindness (including “suspended coffees”)
This soulful conversation is packed with wisdom, warmth, and breath-deepening insight. Tune in and exhale.
✨ Episode Resources
Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn
Buy Anthony's book "Outer Chaos, Inner Calm"
Learn more about Alchemy of Breath
About anthony abbagnano
Anthony Abbagnano is the founder of Alchemy of Breath, a globally recognized breathwork community that has helped thousands reclaim their power through the transformative power of the breath. His personal story, shared in this book, details how he overcame profound challenges through breathwork and mindfulness, leading him to create a life of purpose and balance.
As the first to bring breathwork online, Anthony serves as curator for online breathwork on the board of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GPBA),and holds a faculty position on the Shift Network. Anthony’s Breathe the World online breathwork sessions draw hundreds each week, with an extended community of 170,000 and counting.
Anthony has spoken alongside notable leaders like Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Bruce Lipton, Peter Levine, Alex Howard, Wim Hoff, and Fleet Maull, among others. To learn more, visit https://AlchemyOfBreath.com.