What if the one thing you do thousands of times a day without thinking could become the doorway back to yourself? In this episode, Dr. Colleen Quinn shares how conscious breath and breathwork changed everything for her after two near-death experiences brought her to the end of her own strength.

We talk about the subtle energy body in a way that finally clicks, why energy was your first language, how the words "I am" shape the life you're living, and why filling your own cup first is the thing that lets you pour into everyone you love.

Key takeaways: Conscious breath is the gateway to presence, available any moment with no extra time required. The words "I am" are creating your reality, so become conscious of your thoughts and words. And fill your own cup first, because when you nourish yourself first, everything else still fits.

Resources:
Essence Merging by Dr. Colleen Quinn (book): https://a.co/d/0dGfjuWP
Colleen's website + free download, 9 Simple Steps to Presence: https://www.essencemerging.com
Colleen's step-by-step breathwork videos: https://youtu.be/HiHkw_9UiVo
Colleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essence_merging

About Rachel: I'm a yoga teacher, life coach, and guide for those who want to live with more presence, purpose, and peace. Through yoga, mindfulness, and simple daily rituals, I help you take your practice off the mat and into real life. Free classes and tools at https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/resources and weekly guidance at https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/newsletter.

Ready to take this work deeper? I offer 1:1 coaching for those of us ready to come home to ourselves. Learn more: ⁠https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com