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Breathwork Detox with Kurtis Lee Thomas: Healing Stress, Trauma & Anxiety


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This is StRest! Author, speaker, and corporate mindfulness trainer Kurtis Lee Thomas joins Kerstin to unpack the power of breathwork as a tool for stress relief, trauma release, and clarity. After years of seeking healing through invasive therapies and global spiritual practices, Kurtis found that conscious breathing was the missing link—and now he teaches Fortune 500 companies, athletes, and everyday people how to use it.


We explore his personal healing journey, why so many chronic conditions stem from “energy clots” rather than just physical issues, and how breathwork detox clears suppressed emotions at the root instead of just masking symptoms. Kurtis shares the science of oxygen and cellular energy, how blocked emotions show up in the body, and why breath is the original medicine that connects soul and body.


Practical takeaways include why three simple sighs can instantly shift your state, how Navy SEAL breathing techniques (4-7-8, box breathing, and double inhale/exhale) help regulate the nervous system, and why clarity—not just relaxation—is breathwork’s most profound gift. We also discuss how breathwork compares to yoga and meditation, why crying is a powerful release, and how writing down your fears can dramatically lower stress.


Kurtis is the founder of Breathwork Detox, chairman of the Just Breathe Foundation, and author of How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety. He offers regular virtual sessions during the new and full moon to guide participants through this deeply transformative practice.


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CHAPTERS

00:00 From Ayahuasca to Breathwork

01:25 Sponsor + Guest Intro

04:15 Why Breathwork Matters

06:33 Healing the “Energy Clots”

08:41 Emotions, Stress & the Root Cause

12:25 Breathwork Detox Explained

14:39 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing

16:35 Releasing Trauma with Breath

18:22 Barriers to Yoga & Meditation vs. Breathwork

20:18 Immediate Results & Flow State

24:49 Gut Health, Stress & Overwhelm

27:25 Clarity as the Ultimate Benefit

30:34 Breathwork vs. Monkey Mind

34:18 Simple Breathing Tools (Sigh, 4-7-8, Box)

38:43 What a Session Looks Like

42:56 Pain, Release & Spiritual Growth

47:01 Mouth Taping & Better Breathing at Night

48:11 Morning Rituals & Cold Plunge Practice

51:14 Writing Fears Down to Reduce Stress

53:25 How to Connect with Kurtis


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