Summary In this episode, Nathan Bollman speaks with Amanda Russo, known as the Breathing Goddess, about her journey through grief, weight loss, and the transformative power of breathwork. They discuss how breathwork can help individuals navigate emotional challenges, shift their mindsets, and foster personal growth. Amanda shares her experiences with clients and the importance of consistency in both breathwork and personal development. The conversation also touches on the significance of forgiveness and the impact of mindset shifts in overcoming self-doubt and fear.   Takeaways Breath work can transform grief into gratitude. Weight loss is a journey that requires a mindset shift. Breath-work is more intense than meditation. Grief is a universal experience everyone will face. Forgiveness is essential for personal healing. Mindset shifts can help overcome self-doubt. Consistency is key in breathwork practice. Breathwork can detoxify both physically and emotionally. It's important to focus on the positives in grief. Starting something new requires taking the first step.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Breath Work and Personal Transformation 05:35 The Journey of Weight Loss and Mindset Shifts 08:28 Understanding Breath Work: Techniques and Benefits 11:25 Breath Work and Emotional Healing 14:24 Navigating Grief and Loss Through Breath Work 17:19 Mindset Shifts: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear 20:19 The Power of Forgiveness in Healing 28:06 Transforming Mindsets Through Breathwork 29:39 Embracing Failure as a Growth Opportunity 35:52 Rapid Fire Insights: Personal Reflections 41:39 The Power of Breathwork: Techniques and Sessions 43:16 Future Aspirations: Expanding Skills and Knowledge   Want to be a guest on Just A Dude Podcast? Send Nathan Bollman a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/justadudepodcast Our Website: https://justadudepodcast.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/justadudepodcast https://ko-fi.com/justadudepodcast Please remember to follow, review, like, and share! Your support helps us grow!