061: Breathwork For Blokes: Why It's Not As Woo Woo As You Think

In this episode, we sit down with Damien Rider, a man who’s turned mental resilience into an artform. Known for completing an 800km solo paddle from Gold Coast to Bondi, he isn’t just about pushing physical limits... he’s redefining what it means to take control of your mind.

From confronting childhood trauma to tackling brutal endurance feats, Damien has learned that mindset is certainly a lifeline. While many blokes might roll their eyes at breathwork and meditation, he strips the fluff and gives it to you straight: it’s not spiritual fluff... It’s hardwired human physiology. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in your own head, this episode might just crack something open. 

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Stick to the juicy bits: 

[00:53] Meet Damien.

[04:25] Needing Another Avenue.

[17:54] Loving Yourself.

[26:11] Why its not woo woo?

[32:59] Intentional Breaths.

[36:40] Blue Therapy.

[42:25] Ice Bathes... Why?