Ever feel like you’re running full throttle but still not in sync with yourself? In this deeply calming and inspiring conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Rubina CDA, a mindfulness leader, trauma-informed educator, and CEO of Inner Design.

Rubina fuses breathwork, human design, and artistic expression to help high performers, artists, and students reset stress, reconnect with their inner rhythm, and unlock their full creative potential.

From practical breath techniques to redefining creativity, Rubina shows how slowing down, practicing mindfulness, and aligning with your natural rhythm can actually enhance peak performance. Whether you’re a CEO, artist, or just someone looking for peace in the chaos, this episode will leave you with tools and a whole lot of calm energy you can use right away.

Key Takeaways:

💡 How “Inner Design” helps you stop surviving and start truly living.

💡 Breathwork as the gateway to emotional healing.

💡 Why creativity isn’t just for artists and how to find yours.

💡 The link between mindfulness, alignment, and high performance.

💡 Turning failure into fuel for transformation.

If you’re ready to breathe deeper, think clearer, and live more creatively—this episode is your sign to slow down and tune in.

Main Points:

00:00 Intro

03:13 The Concept of Inner Design

04:19 Accessing Inner Peace

05:50 Creativity and Its True Meaning

08:54 Mindfulness as an Embodied Experience

12:34 The Power of Breathwork

15:56 Client Breakthroughs and Personal Stories

20:11 Common Blocks in High Achievers

25:01 Linking Spiritual Practice to Peak Performance

27:07 Reconnecting With Creativity

30:00 What Artists & CEOs Have in Common

32:38 Rubina’s Backstory

37:48 Upcoming Book and Its Themes

40:25 Understanding and Embracing Failure

47:23 Stress and Alignment

51:04 Breakdowns Before Breakthroughs

52:08 Facing Your Fears

53:57 Being in Alignment

55:47 Plant Medicine

57:55 Final Thoughts & How to Connect

💬 Which principle from this conversation will you apply first? Breathwork, mindfulness, or creative flow? Let us know in the comments 👇

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Connect with Rubina:

Website: https://www.theinnerdesign.com

Instagram: @theofficialrubina | @theinnerdesign

Subscribe To The Podcast Here:

Apple:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg

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