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Ep. 13, Dr. Tyler Forbes: This Will Change How You Handle Stress
Most people spend their lives avoiding discomfort.
They avoid the hard conversation.
The cold plunge.
The risk.
The thing that might change them.
But what if discomfort is actually the doorway?
In this episode, Tyler Forbes, founder of Breathe Degrees, explains why doing hard things is the key to resilience, growth and becoming who you’re actually capable of being.
From cold plunges and breathwork to mindset, fear, confidence and community, Tyler shares the philosophy behind building one of San Diego’s most talked-about wellness communities—and why staying calm under pressure is a skill anyone can train.
This is a conversation about nervous system regulation, mental toughness, human connection and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us playing small.
You will learn:
How cold plunges train your nervous system and resilience
Why discomfort is necessary for growth and transformation
How breathwork helps you stay calm under pressure
The science behind stress, fear and emotional regulation
Why community and connection are critical for happiness
How limiting beliefs and insecurity shape our lives
The three rules Tyler teaches his kids (and himself)
Why “going first” changes everything
How to stop playing life safe and start taking action
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:05 – Why discomfort creates growth
4:10 – The problem with modern comfort
7:15 – Breathwork, cold plunges and resilience
11:40 – Choices, chances and changes
15:20 – The power of community and connection
19:30 – Why success doesn’t create fulfillment
23:10 – Tyler’s upbringing and mindset shifts
28:00 – Fear, insecurity and human potential
34:15 – The three rules for life
41:20 – Why there are “no rules”
46:00 – Staying calm under pressure
50:25 – Breathwork and nervous system regulation
56:10 – Final thoughts and takeaways
About Tyler Forbes:
Tyler Forbes is the founder of Breathe Degrees, a wellness and recovery community focused on breathwork, cold plunges, sauna, movement and human connection. Through science-backed practices and community experiences, Breathe Degrees helps people build resilience, regulate stress and reconnect with themselves and others.
Follow Tyler Forbes + Breathe Degrees:
Website: https://breathedegrees.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathedegrees
Subscribe for more:
Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, resilience, leadership, personal growth and the shifts that change how we live and lead.
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By The Real Shift ShowMost people spend their lives avoiding discomfort.
They avoid the hard conversation.
The cold plunge.
The risk.
The thing that might change them.
But what if discomfort is actually the doorway?
In this episode, Tyler Forbes, founder of Breathe Degrees, explains why doing hard things is the key to resilience, growth and becoming who you’re actually capable of being.
From cold plunges and breathwork to mindset, fear, confidence and community, Tyler shares the philosophy behind building one of San Diego’s most talked-about wellness communities—and why staying calm under pressure is a skill anyone can train.
This is a conversation about nervous system regulation, mental toughness, human connection and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us playing small.
You will learn:
How cold plunges train your nervous system and resilience
Why discomfort is necessary for growth and transformation
How breathwork helps you stay calm under pressure
The science behind stress, fear and emotional regulation
Why community and connection are critical for happiness
How limiting beliefs and insecurity shape our lives
The three rules Tyler teaches his kids (and himself)
Why “going first” changes everything
How to stop playing life safe and start taking action
⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:05 – Why discomfort creates growth
4:10 – The problem with modern comfort
7:15 – Breathwork, cold plunges and resilience
11:40 – Choices, chances and changes
15:20 – The power of community and connection
19:30 – Why success doesn’t create fulfillment
23:10 – Tyler’s upbringing and mindset shifts
28:00 – Fear, insecurity and human potential
34:15 – The three rules for life
41:20 – Why there are “no rules”
46:00 – Staying calm under pressure
50:25 – Breathwork and nervous system regulation
56:10 – Final thoughts and takeaways
About Tyler Forbes:
Tyler Forbes is the founder of Breathe Degrees, a wellness and recovery community focused on breathwork, cold plunges, sauna, movement and human connection. Through science-backed practices and community experiences, Breathe Degrees helps people build resilience, regulate stress and reconnect with themselves and others.
Follow Tyler Forbes + Breathe Degrees:
Website: https://breathedegrees.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathedegrees
Subscribe for more:
Subscribe for more conversations on mindset, resilience, leadership, personal growth and the shifts that change how we live and lead.