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What if hitting rock bottom wasn’t the end of the story…
 but the beginning of rebuilding everything?

In this episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with entrepreneur and Uplift 360 founder Wes Towers to explore what happens when life completely falls apart and how those moments can become the catalyst for profound transformation.

After experiencing divorce, emotional breakdown, and sleeping under his office desk while trying to keep his business alive, Wes shares the mindset shifts, healing practices, and deep self-reflection that helped him rebuild his life from the inside out. From breathwork and nervous system regulation to questioning old belief systems and embracing authenticity, this conversation dives into what it really takes to move from survival mode to intentional living.

Together, Amanda and Wes explore the connection between mindset, healing, entrepreneurship, and authenticity in a world increasingly driven by noise, speed, and artificial connection.

Because sometimes rebuilding life doesn’t start with pushing harder…

It starts with slowing down enough to breathe again.

💡 In this episode, listeners will learn:

🔥 How hitting rock bottom can become the catalyst for personal transformation
 🧠 Why rebuilding beliefs and questioning childhood programming can change everything
 🌬️ How breathwork helped Wes regulate stress, reset emotionally, and rebuild his mindset
 💼 The surprising connection between personal healing and business growth
 🧊 How practices like cold plunges and breathwork support mental clarity and resilience
 ⚡ Why slowing down can actually accelerate rebuilding your life
 🤝 The importance of real human connection in a world of digital noise and AI content
 🌱 How small mindset shifts can create ripple effects across every area of life

⏰ Timeline Summary

[2:10] Wes shares his upbringing and growing up in a highly restrictive religious environment
 [7:20] Early creativity, designing his school logo, and discovering his path in graphic design
 [12:40] Starting a business with no experience and learning entrepreneurship step by step
 [20:30] Divorce, emotional collapse, and the moment life hit rock bottom
 [27:45] Breathwork, therapy, and the healing practices that helped him rebuild mentally
 [36:50] Why slowing down became the fastest way forward
 [44:10] Authenticity in business and why AI-generated content is creating a trust gap

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Website: https://uplift360.com.au/