Joe Fauria is a former NFL athlete, current breathwork facilitator, and co-founder of Hello Wellness Retreats. After wrapping up his time in the NFL, he found himself in similar shoes to many ex-athletes as he struggled to navigate his identity off the field—a common place to those who have transitioned away from a job that they identified so deeply with.

Along the journey to discover what else lights him up, he found himself in the depths of self-work and establishing a stronger sense of self as he now leads groups and retreats in breathwork practices to drop deeper into self-realization.

Joe and I dive into…

⟶ His journey from the NFL into breathwork facilitation

⟶ How he went against the grain to stay true to who he is

⟶ Leaning into creativity after emotionally, physically, and spiritually hitting rock bottom post-football career

⟶ The blessing of a psychedelic experience that preceded a life-altering familial loss

⟶ Growing up without a father present and how that has impacted his relationship to the masculine

⟶ And more!

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• Instagram: @hellowellnessretreats

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions