Anthony Abbagnano reveals how conscious breathing can turn stress into serenity — and why your next breath might change everything.
In this episode of Life, Health & The Universe, Anthony Abbagnano — founder of Alchemy of Breath and author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm — shares his remarkable journey from a childhood breakthrough at age seven to becoming a global breathwork teacher.
Discover how conscious connected breathing can:
• Shift your nervous system from fight–flight–freeze into rest–digest
• Increase emotional intelligence and inner resilience
• Turn “doldrum” moments into opportunities for self-leadership
• Help you navigate midlife transitions with clarity and calm
Anthony shares how the Hero’s Journey mirrors the midlife awakening, revealing how breathwork can guide us through life’s challenges into deeper wisdom and self-trust.
💡 Try it now: Coherence Breathing — inhale for 5 seconds, exhale for 5 seconds — and notice how your body responds.
0:00 Introduction to Anthony Abagnano
7:32 Early Breathwork Experiences - how Anthony's work began
16:14 Breath and Nervous System Regulation - breathwork to reduce stress
27:32 The Hero's Journey Framework - how it relates to the midlife journey
40:40 Navigating Life's Doldrums - why the messy middle is part of the process
53:21 Practical Breath Techniques for Daily Life - simple steps for powerful outcomes
LINKS & RESOURCES
🌟 Learn more about Anthony Abbagnano:
https://lifehealththeuniverse.podcastpage.io/person/anthony-abbagnano
📖 Anthony’s book Outer Chaos, Inner Calm:
https://alchemyofbreath.com/outer-chaos-inner-calm/
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