Brave Enough to Win with Aly Breathe

What happens when you can't walk, doctors can't fully explain why, and someone finally believes you can recover?

In this episode of Brave Enough to Win, I sit down with Jaclyn, a physiotherapist with 13 years of experience, whose journey into healing began with her own experience of unexplained illness and chronic pain.

During college, Jaclyn became so unwell that her friends had to carry her between classes.

She underwent medical testing, struggled to find answers, and faced the possibility of needing mobility equipment.

Then a physiotherapist believed she could walk again.

That experience changed the direction of her life.

Today, Jaclyn helps others navigate pain, recovery, and the challenges of the healthcare system.

Together, we explore:

- What it's like to live with pain that has no clear diagnosis

- How Jaclyn's personal recovery shaped her career

- Why physical treatment and other approaches to pain management can complement each other

- The challenges physiotherapists face with insurance companies and healthcare bureaucracy

- Why the mind-body connection deserves more attention in conversations about chronic pain

This conversation is about more than physiotherapy.

It's about hope, being heard, and what becomes possible when someone sees more potential in your recovery than you can see yourself.

**I'd love to hear from you:**

Have you ever experienced pain that nobody could fully explain? What helped you feel understood?

💛 If you're navigating chronic pain, stress, or emotional overwhelm, I also work privately with people exploring the emotional and nervous system patterns that may contribute to their experience of pain.

Connect with me: https://www.alybreathe.com/case-study

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Disclaimer: This conversation is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

What happens when pain persists even after the injury has healed?

In this episode of Brave Enough to Win, I sit down with Eric Fjeldheim, a physical therapist with 10 years of experience, to explore pain neuroscience, the mind-body connection, and why treating chronic pain often requires looking beyond the physical body.

We discuss how stress, sleep, emotions, movement and the nervous system influence pain, why trust matters in recovery, and the emotional challenges healthcare practitioners face when patients aren't improving.

We also explore why collaboration between practitioners matters and what helps build trust across different approaches to pain care.

🎙️ Featuring Eric Fjeldheim, PT, DPT

Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericfjeldheim/

Learn more about Aly Breathe: https://alybreathe.com

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I'm back! 🎙️ And Brave Enough to Win is entering a new chapter.

I recently turned 28, and somewhere on a mountain in Quebec, surrounded by nature, laughter and birthday wishes from strangers, I realized something: I don't want to keep waiting for the next achievement to give myself permission to enjoy my life.

In this deeply personal episode, I'm reading my birthday letter, reflecting on the pressure I've put on myself to succeed, and sharing what I'm choosing differently in life and business.

I'm also sharing how my coaching work has evolved toward chronic pain, why I've become curious about the people who spend their days caring for others, and my plans to bring dentists and other healthcare practitioners onto the podcast.

No perfect format. No polished script. Just me, my microphone, and whatever feels important to share.

💛 I'd love to hear from you!

If you're listening, send me a message and let me know. And if you know a dentist who'd enjoy sharing their experience on the podcast, I'd love an introduction!

🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:

🎂 My 28th birthday letter and hiking photos: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/i-turned-28-weekend-aly-breathe-8dpgc

🌿 My website: https://alybreathe.com

💬 Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aly-breathe/

📸 Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aly.breathe/

If you’ve ever looked around a room full of powerful women and secretly wondered, “Do I even belong here?” — this conversation is for you.

In this episode, Tammy and I dive straight into the most common root block I see in female founders: the “I’m not enough” net that gets woven in childhood and quietly limits our voice, visibility, and velocity. We explore how it shows up in business (credentials, experience, perfectionism), and I share my approach of blending therapy-level depth with coaching-level momentum to dissolve it — not just manage it.

You’ll hear us unpack:

• How to spot your personal “nets” and unhook from them with compassion

• Why you must claim what you actually want before any strategy will work

• The power of environment and community (shoutout to Entreprenista) to rewire self-belief

• Simple practices to return to the present moment, regulate your nervous system, and take clean action today

If you’re ready to stop outsourcing your worth and start leading from your inner truth — press play. Breathe with me, and let’s cut the net together. 🎧💫

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With love,
Aly

What if the voice that whispers “you’re not good enough” was never actually yours?

In this episode, I sit down with Christiana Garza, co-founder of Her Society Solutions, who opens up about the hidden fears and childhood patterns that still show up for entrepreneurs at the most inconvenient times. Together, we unravel how imposter syndrome disguises itself as procrastination, why the fear of success can feel scarier than failure, and how to reclaim your power when old stories resurface.

We go deep — from healing the little girl who first heard “don’t get smart” to redefining success as a community builder. If you’ve ever felt frozen by self-doubt right when you’re on the brink of something big, this episode will remind you: you are not alone, and you are enough.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful mix of strategy, mindset shifts, and one unforgettable Ferrari analogy that will change how you see your future.

💌 Grab my free Energy Reset Ritual — your daily tool to ground and refocus.

🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn for coaching insights and guest opportunities.

With love,
Aly

What if the stories you’ve been told — or the pain you’ve carried in your body — were never the truth of who you are?

In this episode of Brave Enough to Win, I sit down with Camila Hernandez, founder of Conscious Voices, to explore the intersection of sustainability, storytelling, and self-healing. Cami shares her powerful journey of wanting to build a movement for conscious living while battling the old voices that once told her she “didn’t have a brain.”

Together, we uncover how those invisible “nets” of doubt and fear keep us from diving into the depth of our own ocean. You’ll hear how Cami transformed years of inner struggle into clarity, and even released physical pain during our session through a guided process that left her in awe.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between purpose and security, or carried the weight of past criticism in your body — this conversation will remind you of your power to let go and create from clarity.

🎧 Tune in to hear how releasing your invisible nets opens the path to confidence, influence, and freedom.

💌 Grab my free Energy Reset Ritual — a powerful practice to elevate your energy when you feel drained.

🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily insights or if you want to become my next guest

With love,
Aly

What if every setback you’ve experienced was simply a lesson preparing you for your next win?

In this episode, I sit down with Annie — a new mom and passionate founder — who is building a platform for short-term rental home stays designed with non-toxic, allergy-friendly living in mind. As Annie approaches her beta launch, she opens up about the excitement of building something new while also facing the familiar weight of self-doubt and the challenge of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship.

Together, we explore how to reframe setbacks as stepping stones, celebrate small wins as fuel for confidence, and embrace the joy of building with curiosity rather than fear. Annie commits to her next bold steps: launching with a small group of hosts, gathering feedback, and building a waitlist of excited future users.

If you’ve ever questioned your readiness or wrestled with “not enough” while juggling business and family life — this conversation will remind you that you already have what it takes to win.

🎧 Tune in to hear how confidence grows when you choose action over perfection.

💌 Grab my free Energy Reset Ritual — a powerful practice to elevate your energy when you feel drained.

🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily insights or if you want to become my next guest

With love,Aly

What if the very thing you’re hiding — your unpolished, real self — is exactly what your clients are craving?

In this episode, I sit down with Danae, founder of Superbloom Talent, a company helping founder-led startups hire and retain the right people. Danae has the confidence, the expertise, and the passion — but like so many founders, she’s struggled with visibility, fearing she won’t be taken seriously unless everything looks “perfect.”

Together, we explore where those fears began, how childhood experiences shape our need to overperform, and what it takes to shift into unapologetic authenticity. Danae makes a powerful commitment to show up more raw, more genuine, and more herself — because that’s what truly builds connection with other founders.

If you’ve ever delayed posting, recording, or sharing your voice because you thought you had to “look the part,” this conversation will remind you that perfection is not the goal — connection is.

🎧 Tune in to hear how to step into visibility without polishing away your power.

💌 Grab my free Energy Reset Ritual — a powerful practice to elevate your energy when you feel drained.

🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily insights or if you want to become my next guest

With love,Aly

What if the very fears holding you back were also the doorway to your next level of growth?

In this episode, I sit down with Alexis Carpenter — a powerful founder and advocate for at-risk youth — as we explore how fear of rejection and perfectionism can quietly stall business growth. Through a guided visualization, Alexis uncovers the self-doubt she’s been carrying and learns how to release it to make space for courage.

We talk about the trap of waiting for things to feel “perfect,” and why imperfect, messy action creates more momentum than waiting ever will. Alexis discovers that her personal story and lived experiences are her strongest bridge to authentic partnerships — and that connection matters more than perfection.

If you’ve ever held back from reaching out, sharing your voice, or taking bold action because of fear — this conversation will show you how to step forward with self-trust and resilience.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to move from fear into aligned, imperfect action that changes everything.

💌 Grab my free Energy Reset Ritual — a powerful practice to elevate your energy when you feel drained.

🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily insights or if you want to become my next guest

With love,Aly

What if the real thing holding your business back isn’t a missing system or strategy — but your own beliefs about what’s possible?

In this episode, I sit down with Bianca — a brilliant founder and branding expert — to explore the invisible role mindset plays in business growth. Even with strong strategies in place, Bianca realized her belief that it would be “too hard” to find the right sales hire was keeping her stuck. Together, we unpack where that story came from and how reframing it into possibility can shift everything.

We also talk about the courage of messy action, like recording and posting a video in just 30 minutes to attract aligned opportunities, and how small mindset shifts ripple into big business results.

If you’ve ever felt like your doubts and fears are louder than your strategies, this conversation will remind you that mindset is the foundation every founder needs to win.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to turn limiting beliefs into fuel for growth.

💌 Grab my free Energy Reset Ritual — a powerful practice to elevate your energy when you feel drained.

🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn for daily insights or if you want to become my next guest

With love,Aly