In this episode of "Life with Breath" Podcast series, we interviews Nick Sweeney, a former elite cross-country skier and breathwork practitioner. Nick shares how breathwork transformed his athletic career and recovery from injury, emphasizing its overlooked role in sports and life. The conversation explores the links between breath, mindfulness, performance, and flow states, extending to leadership and collective consciousness. Nick introduces his app, Coherence, aiming to unite people through synchronized breathwork for personal and global transformation. The episode blends personal stories, practical techniques, and a vision for empowering individuals and communities through breath.

Episode Highlights:

- Importance of breathwork in athletic performance and overall life.

- Personal journey of a former athlete with breathwork, including injury recovery.

- Lack of breathwork coaching in traditional sports training.

- Role of consciousness and mindfulness in athletic training.

- Psychological aspects of fear and faith in performance.

- Biomechanics of breath and its impact on sports performance.

- Techniques for achieving flow states through breathwork.

- Collective consciousness and the power of synchronized breathing.

- Integration of breathwork with personal and financial empowerment.

- Vision for a movement promoting breathwork and holistic well-being.

About Nick Sweeney

Nick Sweeney is the co-founder of Coherence along with his brother Jack. His mission is to give people their power back using breathwork and alignment with the principles of nature. He has helped over 50 people, including professional athletes and business leaders, reverse their chronic health conditions and perform at the highest level of sport.

Nick’s health journey began with a life-altering foot injury that abruptly ended his Division 1 ski racing career. When doctors told him he’d never walk properly again, Nick refused to accept that fate. Instead, he turned to unconventional healing methods, using breathwork, holistic health, and nervous system regulation to reclaim his mobility. In doing this he saved his cross country skiing career, captained the team, and competed at the national level.

Today, Nick runs ultramarathons, hunts wild game, and, as he puts it, “breathes a lot.” His mission is clear: to manipulate, harness, and unleash the infinite power within the leaders of tomorrow.

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