Sometimes the most profound healing journeys begin with an unexpected diagnosis.

In this episode, Brooke sits down with CHristie Lynn Hanchey, founder of AWOL Zebra — a global community supporting individuals with hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), and related connective tissue conditions. Together, they explore how fascia, breath, and curiosity can turn a complex diagnosis into a powerful path of understanding and empowerment.

In this conversation, Christie opened up about:
00:57 – Understanding AWOL Zebra and Its Mission
 02:00 – CHristie’s Personal Health Struggles
 02:50 – Discovering Fascia and Its Importance
 05:31 – The Role of Breath in Healing
 08:33 – Making Lifestyle Changes: Quitting Soda
 11:26 – The Connection Between Fascia and Breath
 14:00 – Navigating EDS and Finding Solutions
 16:53 – The Importance of pH Balance
 19:39 – Integrating Breath Work and Fascia Flow
 22:26 – Final Thoughts on Healing and Growth
 26:32 – The Connection Between Breath and Body Tension
 28:44 – Transformative Effects of Breath Work
 31:04 – Understanding the Mighty Breath Program
 34:45 – The Role of Positioning in Breath Work
 39:11 – The Importance of Listening to Your Body
 45:40 – Breath Work as a Path to Inner Strength
 52:33 – The Importance of Breathwork Foundations
 55:56 – Building Strength Through Breath and Movement
 58:40 – Detox Breath: A Path to Recovery
 01:01:57 – Progressive Overload in Breath Training
 01:06:24 – Connecting Breath, Body, and Mind
 01:13:53 – Personal Journeys and the Power of Breath

It’s an inspiring, heart-centered dialogue about reclaiming agency in healing — and finding strength not in resistance, but in rhythm. The Gamma Seeker Broadcast — a show shaping the future of recovery, consciousness, and performance.

CHristie Lynn Hanchey
 Website: awolzebra.com
Instagram: @awolzebrapodcast

First podcast Brooke & CHristie did together: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EfTZViOo7Izkqs0dJ0Vcc?si=2i-n8K1uRSqFDCoy7HkJpw 

 

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