Zanta with Ruthie Zerai
39. The Power of Breathwork with Founder and Athlete Johnny Oduya
29 Jan 2025
Ever wondered how something as simple as breathing can transform your focus, resilience, and well-being? In this episode, Ruthie sits down with Johnny Oduya, former NHL athlete and founder of HALE, to explore how breathwork helps with mental clarity, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Johnny shares his transition from elite sports to holistic well-being, breaking down how intentional breathing can regulate emotions, enhance focus, and unlock meditative states without years of practice. They discuss the science and spirituality of breath, its role in resilience, and why it’s one of the most accessible tools for transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: How breathwork improves emotional and mental resilience Practical techniques to start using breathwork today Johnny’s transition from elite sports to holistic well-being Why breathwork is a must for mindfulness and self-regulation Subscribe & Leave a Review Please subscribe and consider giving the Zanta podcast a 5-star review, it helps us grow the community and reach more people like you. Connect with guest: IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyoduya/ IG Hale: https://www.instagram.com/hale.center/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7CYQDioUU6aWKPQmJ6ocIS Website: https://hale.center/ Connect with Ruthie Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthiezerai/?hl=en Join the Newsletter for more exclusive content:https://ruthiezerai.myflodesk.com/newsletter Partnership and collaboration inquiries: https://www.ruthiezerai.com/contact Send me a voice note with your questions: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zanta/message Website: https://www.ruthiezerai.com/ About: Ruthie Zerai is a Certified Life, Leadership and Business coach, a first-generation entrepreneur and a curious soul. This podcast is for people looking to grow into their full potential and create alignment in their lives, careers and businesses from the inside out, by finding their own answers. Podcast production: This podcast is produced and edited by Ruthie Zerai Semere, All rights reserved ®
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