Breathe and Think Better explores the science-backed benefits and everyday applications of mental wellness exercises. We talk about meditation, breathwork, and a wide variety of other self-care techniques. Join us in this exploration of the human experience as we find out what it means to Breathe and Think Better!
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You can't control what happens to you every moment. But you can absolutely control how you respond to the challenges of each and every day. Marc and Angel lead us through relevant and helpful topics about self improvement, time management, relationships, family, motivation, and discipline. Their thoughtful, insightful and conversational style is not only enjoyable and memorable, but eminently practical. Think better and begin to live better today.
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Living life to the fullest!!
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In “You're A Better Artist Than You Think,” host Chris Oatley (Disney, DreamWorks, Sony Pictures Animation) explores the mindset, strategies and practices of professional artists from a wide range of creative fields. Whether you're a total beginner or seasoned pro, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your creative skills and advance your artistic career. Get clear, relevant feedback on your work and personalized career guidance at MagicBoxAcademy.com
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Everyone has a story to tell, and I'm going to ask strangers about theirs. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jbrown/support
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Rejection Is Never The End: Animation Artist Amy Lewis (Part 2)
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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/ Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis shares insights about the vitality of professional networking, balancing perfectionism with self-acceptance and the attitude she expects from her students and crew. This is the second in a two-part series. Get clear, relevant feedback on…
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Rejection Is Never The End: Animation Artist Amy Lewis
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https://howtobecomeaprofessionalartist.com/ Animation visual development artist and background painter Amy Lewis (SpongeBob, Moominvalley) talks about establishing a freelance animation career from Europe, the most devastating rejection of her career and the amazing opportunity that followed. This is the first of a two-part series. Get clear, relev…
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http://HowToBecomeAProfessionalArtist.com *At the time of this recording, Chris' mentorship The Clockwork Heart is accepting applications. Email Support@ChrisOatley.com to schedule an interest meeting and apply. *IN THIS EPISODE:* In this episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” Chris Oatley, founder of The Magic Box Academy and Visual D…
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De-Stress Your Creative Process (With This Classical Practice)
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In this episode of “You’re A Better Artist Than You Think,” Chris Oatley, founder of The Magic Box Academy and Visual Development Artist for Disney, DreamWorks, and Sony Pictures Animation, helps digital artists and visual storytellers de-stress their creative process through the revival of classical workflows. You’ll find guidance in the timeless …
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Breathe and Think Better Episode 58: The Science of Breathwork and OXA with Serge Weydert
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Welcome back to another episode of the Breathe and Think Better Podcast! Today we are joined by Serge Weydert, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at OXA. We had an excellent discussion about what OXA is and how it got started, the science behind breathwork, techniques for lowering stress and managing anxiety, and much more. Click here to learn mo…
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Is Drawing Or Painting From Reference "Cheating"?
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Pixar Animation Studios was always known for quality storytelling, but in the early years of CG feature animation, they also set the standard for design. CG feature animation was considered by many (even mainstream audiences) inherently inferior until the turn of the 21st century. The fur and lighting effects in Monsters, Inc. were remarkable in 20…
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Breathe and Think Better Episode 57: Cold Exposure
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Welcome back to another episode of the Breathe and Think Better Podcast! Today we explore the benefits of cold water exposure and discuss our personal experience of entering into the unknown and the uncomfortable. We also discuss the immense value of time and attention and explore ways to increase the quality of both — among other related topics. T…
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Breathe and Think Better Episode 56: Meditation and Technology
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You can support this show by checking out our sponsors! Join our Substack for longer exercises, ad-free content, community, and connection. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here. Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here. Try the Waking Up App (We are not affiliated with Waking Up) For free Meditation exerc…
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Breathe and Think Better Episode 55: The Best Ways To Start A Meditation Routine
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You can support this show by checking out our sponsors! Join our Substack for longer exercises, ad-free content, community, and connection. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here. Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here. This Episode also has a video! Watch it on Youtube. If you want to learn more: Breath:…
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Breathe and Think Better Episode 54: The Buteyko Method
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You can support this show by checking out our sponsors! Join our Substack for longer exercises, ad-free content, community, and connection. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here. Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here. If you want to learn more: Breath: The New Science of the Lost Art by James Nestor The…
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Breathe and Think Better Episode 53: The Secrets of Tibetan Monks
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You can support this show by checking out our sponsors! Get 15% off the revolutionary breathwork tool, The Shift by Komuso Design by using the code BLUEDOOR at checkout or click this link to apply your discount automatically. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here. Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here. …
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Why Artists Need To Slow The Hell Down [YAB 2.1]
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One of the most important mindset shifts in the career of any professional artist is a shift in focus from performance to practice. Our culture has a very bad habit of promoting performance while obfuscating the practice behind it. This habit skews expectations, scatters attention and stifles patience. So this is the first of a three-part lesson fo…
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Breathe and Think Better Episode 52 - Wayne Altman CEO of Melody Clouds
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Binaural Beats, Solfeggio, Guided Meditation, and more with CEO of Melody Clouds and author Wayne Altman. Check out Wayne's platform Melody Clouds. You Can Support this Show by Checking Out Our Sponsors! Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here. Get 10% off your very own Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here. For free Med…
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Breathe and Think Better LIVE Episode 51- Breathwork with Chanel Mulcahy
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Breathwork and meditation for stress, anxiety, parenting, and more with Chanel Mulcahy. Chanel's Instagram Chanel's TikTok Channel For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you want FREE access to our Email Community, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.co And for more information on Breathwork and …
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Breathe and Think Better LIVE Episode 50 - Soul Coach Ki
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Meditation, the self, overthinking, anxiety, emotions, experience, and more with Soul Coach Ki. Check out Soul Coach Ki on TikTok and Instagram. View all of Soul Coach Ki's offerings here. Books Recommended by Ki: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukhav You can register for all…
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Breathe and Think Better LIVE Episode 49 - Circular Breathing
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Guided circular breathing with Jake and Danny. Circular breathing is a rhythmic breathing technique that has been used for thousands of years. Conscious breathing exercises, like this one, can promote feelings of relaxation, and calm, and combat anxiety and stress. To learn more about conscious breathing exercises, check out this article. You can r…
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Breathe and Think Better LIVE Episode 48 - Box Breathing
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Guided box breathing with Jake and Danny. Free Guided Box Breathing Box breathing is a technique that uses slow, deep breaths with pauses in between the inhalation and exhalation. This breathing technique heightens performance and concentration while simultaneously relieving stress. It is widely used by people around the world including Navy Seals,…
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Breath training for running, original Yoga, sound healing, and more. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breathing exercise. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you want FREE access to …
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We start this episode with an ancient and powerful guided breathwork technique, followed by a mindfulness meditation. Afterward, we briefly discuss our personal history and why we find so much value in these practices. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breathing exercise. You can register for all of our LIVE…
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This episode featured Britny aka Tapped In Tuned In on social media. Brit is an energy conscious embodiment coach and we had the pleasure of having a spiritual conversation together. We talk about Intentions, Brain Training, Spirituality and more! Check out Britny on TikTok. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box…
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Somatic healing with Kallie Klug. Check out Kallie on TikTok. Here is a list of all of her offerings, including her Podcast, "Your Own Medicine." Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breathing exercise. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check o…
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Our continued conversation on natural pain relief, Shinzen Young, and mindfulness. In case you missed it, listen to Episode 42 where this conversation on Shinzen Young starts. Read Shinzen Young's essay on Natural Pain Relief. Check out LSDream's Lightcode Experience. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breath…
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Natural pain relief through mindfulness; an exploration into the work of Shinzen Young. Read Shinzen Young's essay on Natural Pain Relief. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breathing exercise. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The …
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Lung capacity, free diving, Herbert Nitsch, breathwork protocols for healthier lungs, and more. Learn more about Herbert Nitsch in this interview. The Framingham Study that showed the importance of lung capacity and longevity. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breathing exercise. You can register for all of …
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3 Daily habits that can change your life; Meditation, Breathwork, and Intermittent Fasting. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breathing exercise. Learn more about Intermittent Fasting. Get 1 month free of the Waking Up App by Sam Harris. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. …
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Thoughts, clarity, creativity, mindstates, and more. Learn more about overthinking and navigating your thoughts here. This article outlines the link between creativity and mindfulness. For more on nasal breathing and decongesting your nose, listen to this episode. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Medit…
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Happiness. What is it? Where is it? How can we get some!? Learn more about obtaining real happiness here. Check out the work we reference by Stephen Pressfield. Here's more information on money, millionaires, and happiness. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute M…
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Resistance, tools for handling life, cold therapy, and more! Learn more about overcoming resistance in the book The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield. Get a free month of the Waking Up App by Sam Harris. Try this free guided meditation. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out Th…
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Building concentration, informal meditation practice, neuroplasticity, and more! Learn more about neuroplasticity here. Try this free breathwork exercise. Try this free meditation. Learn more about the wandering mind and unhappiness. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The …
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All about gratitude and how you can use this powerful practice both formally and informally to cultivate happiness in your life. Listen to Dr. Huberman's Podcast on the science of gratitude. Learn more about gratitude and the brain. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1…
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The education system, first principles, fundamental wisdom, and more with Dillion Brooks AKA The Citizen Scientist. Get a free month of the Waking Up Meditation App by Sam Harris. Learn more about Grounding. The quote on living a pleasant life by Shi Heng Yi. The Citizen Scientist. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedo…
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Mindfulness, presence, and the nervous system in both humans and dogs alike with Professional Dog Trainer Dylan Baird. Check out Dylan's work here. Visit Dylan's TikTok page. Try this breathing exercise the next time you feel anxiety or panic. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, chec…
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Creativity, adventure, curiosity, high blood pressure, and more with Aaron King AKA DeepSnap. Check out Aaron's work right here. Try a free guided alternate nostril breathing exercise. Learn more about mindfulness and creativity. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Mi…
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How long should I meditate? How should I breathe during exercise? We answer these and many more questions in episode 31 of Breathe and Think Better LIVE. Listen to Dr. Andrew Huberman's Podcast on the science of Meditation. Check out Pilgrimage of the Heart, a meditation and Yoga studio located in San Diego, CA. For more information on breathing du…
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Sensory clarity, equanimity, mindfulness, and more. Click here for a free month of the Waking Up App by Sam Harris. Listen to Dr. Andrew Huberman's Podcast on Meditation. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FR…
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Breathwork techniques and exercises for everyday life and Breathwork Master Dan Brulé. Listen to our episode with Breathwork Facilitator Todd Newman. More information on Dan Brulé. A guided box breathing exercise. A guided sighing exercise. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check o…
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Nasal breathing, sleep apnea, proper breathing techniques, and more with the Airway Champion Ronda Holman. Check out all of her content on TikTok. Links to products that can help you breathe better! Falim Gum for increasing jaw strength and opening airways. Learn more with Breath by James Nestor. You can register for all of our LIVE shows on TikTok…
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Manifestation, intention, gratitude, meditation, and more with manifestation coach Haley Noelle. Check out all of Haley's work and socials here. Try a Jayasāra meditation on Youtube. The Inconvenient Gratitude Exercise. You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Medi…
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Letting go, doing nothing, and getting close to the change in every moment. Read more about the Power of Doing Nothing. You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, just se…
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Wandering minds, happiness, and the human experience. Check out the scientific study on mind wandering A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind. Listen to Allen Watts on Youtube. Listen to Dr. Andrew Huberman on the Science of Meditation. You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The…
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A conversation with Brooke J. Lacey on cold showers, cold therapy, breathwork for anxiety, and meditation. Check out Brooke's work and socials here. Try this Breathwork Exercise for Anxiety. You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.…
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Meditation and perception. Wisdom from Joeseph Goldstein and Andrew Huberman. Listen to Dr. Andrew Huberman's Podcast on the Science of Meditation. A free 1-month pass to Sam Harris's Waking Up App (No credit card required). You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute…
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Enlightenment, thoughts, meditation, and coherence. Optimal Breathing Exercise You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, just send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.co And…
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Rhythmic breathing and the nervous system, meditation and concentration. Optimal Breathing Exercise Swami Rama Video You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, just send …
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The three pillars of meditation; sensory clarity, concentration, and equanimity. You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, just send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.co A…
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Anxiety relief, nasal breathing, starting a meditation practice, and more. Learn more about the Physiological Sigh More information on nasal breathing and nitric oxide You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FREE…
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Loneliness, curiosity, creativity, and meditation. Learn more about the link between creativity, mindfulness, and longevity in this article. Here's why it's so important to stay curious! You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If …
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Consciousness, the illusion of self, and glimpsing through meditation. Alternate Nostril Breathing Exercise Box Breathing Exercise Buddha's Brain by Dr. Rick Hanson You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FREE ac…
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Using Breathwork and Meditation to combat overthinking. Additional Resources on Overthinking: Rumination Vs. Reflection Changing Our Relationship With Thoughts You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If you would like FREE access …
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The Buteyko Breathing method, EFT Tapping, Supplements for Anxiety, and more with Intuitive Life Coach Maria Shapley. Links to Maria's Services and Work Inner Hug Supplement for Anxiety You can register for next week's LIVE shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door. If y…
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