Ep. 66: From Choiceless to Conscious How Breathwork Breaks Unconscious Patterns with Anthony Abbagnano

The Self Investment Project with Kathy Washburn | Emotional Wellness, Midlife Reinvention & Reclaiming Your Authentic Self

The Self Investment Project with Kathy Washburn | Emotional Wellness, Midlife Reinvention & Reclaiming Your Authentic Self
Ep. 66: From Choiceless to Conscious How Breathwork Breaks Unconscious Patterns with Anthony Abbagnano
Jan 30, 2026 Season 4 Episode 66
Kathy Washburn

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In this episode, Kathy and Anthony discuss:

  • Trauma, the amygdala, and the “choiceless mindset” (fight/flight/freeze)
  • Breath as spiritual channel and daily, always-available regulation tool
  • The 10-Breath practice for conflict: co-regulation, eye contact, and reset
  • Agency vs. reactivity: reclaiming authorship and presence
  • Resistance as data: dialoguing with it rather than battling it
  • Practical rituals: beginning again after stillness; bringing breath into teams, relationships, and tough rooms

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