The Breath Guide

By hale center

Hosted by former NHL star Johnny Oduya, this podcast offers simple tips, fascinating science, and inspiring stories to help you manage stress, stay focused, and optimize performance in every area of l... more

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The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.

The Breath Guide episodes:

May 22, 2025 Shaping the Future of Wellness with Anna Bjurstam
In this episode, we speak with Anna Bjurstam, Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses and co-founder of Raison d’Etre. From developing award-winning spa concepts to leading wellness strategy for some of the most recognized destinations in the world, Anna shares her journey through the evolving landscape of wellness and how curiosity, openness, and a deep connection to purpose have guided her work.
We also talk about the new collaboration between Hale and Six Senses, where Hale will train their teams in breathwork.
This is a conversation about the future of wellness - where science meets intuition, where personalization and prevention take the lead, and where breathwork becomes one of many tools to support resilience, vitality, and longevity.
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1h 7min
May 08, 2025 Breathing Through It All - with Savera
Savera has navigated a path filled with both challenges and achievements. From growing up under very strict expectations to working on major campaigns like Snoop Dogg at Klarna to starting her own business PlutoVets (www.plutovets.com), her story is one of strength and rediscovery. And along the way, she discovered the transformative power of breath.
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50min
April 10, 2025 Breathwork: Hype, Myth or Science? A Deep Dive with Martin McPhilimey
In this episode, we’re joined by Martin McPhilimey, a clinical physiologist by training and now a leading expert in performance breathing. He’s the founder of Performance Through Health, where he helps elite athletes, CEOs, and high performers use science-backed breathwork to unlock their full potential.
With deep knowledge in respiratory physiology and years of hands-on experience, Martin helps us separate breathwork fact from fiction. We explore the latest research, debunk some of the biggest myths in the wellness world, and uncover how small breathing shifts can lead to big results—mentally, physically, and emotionally.
Whether you’re a skeptic, an athlete, or just curious about breathwork, this episode will leave you thinking differently about every single breath you take.
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53min
March 13, 2025 From Runways to Recovery: Sophia Lie’s Journey to Self-Healing
Sophia Lie is someone you might recognize from her previous career as a high-fashion model, traveling the world. But what many don’t know is the toll that lifestyle took on her body and mind. After years of pushing herself to the limit, she knew something had to change. This journey led her to wellness, self-care, and ultimately breathwork. Today, she owns HEAT by Sophia Lie and is a strong advocate for conscious living and has completed our breathguide training. In this episode, we’ll explore Sophia’s personal transformation, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and how breathwork became a powerful tool for stress relief and self-healing.
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1h 4min
January 30, 2025 Unlock your potential with Cecilia Duberg
In our latest podcast, we dive into the world of high performance with Cecilia Duberg—licensed psychologist, mental coach, and author. Cecilia has spent years helping elite athletes and top business leaders master their mental states to thrive under pressure and perform at the edge of the unknown. Discover how to shift mental states, embrace challenges, and navigate stress with practical tools that can transform both high-stakes moments and everyday life. Whether you're chasing personal goals or professional success, Cecilia’s insights on focus, resilience, and recovery will inspire you to step into your full potential.
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1h 4min
January 16, 2025 Breathwork: A Practical Tool for Everyday Life Backed by Science
In this episode of The Breath Guide, Johnny Oduya unpacks the science behind breathwork and how it can help you stay calm, focused, and energized. Learn how this powerful, research-backed practice can transform your daily life in simple, practical ways.
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1h 37min
January 02, 2025 Balancing Mind & Body: A Conversation with Sanne Josefson
In this inspiring conversation with Sanne Josefson, we dive into the everyday challenges of balancing work, family, and self-care. As an entrepreneur, mom, and wellness advocate, Sanne shares how she juggles it all while keeping her mind and body in harmony. From managing stress to finding moments of calm, this episode is full of relatable insights and practical tips—especially on how breathwork can be a game-changer for busy lives.
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56min
December 19, 2024 What is Breathwork and Why Should You Care?
In Episode 3 of The Breath Guide podcast Johnny break down what breathwork really is and how it can help you in your everyday life—reduce stress, boost energy, improve sleep, and find focus. The best part? Just a few minutes a day makes a difference.
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1h 12min
December 06, 2024 Meet the Breathguides: Real Stories from the Hale Community
What if one simple practice could transform not just your career, but your entire outlook on life? In this episode, Johnny Oduya sits down with two inspiring breathguides from the hale community: Emil Nylander and Louise Sondlo.

Emil shares his powerful journey from the fast-paced fashion world to finding deeper purpose as a breathguide. Through the Breathguide training, he not only shifted his career but discovered a new way to live with meaning and intention. Louise, a gym owner and athlete, reveals how the Athletic Breath training became a game-changing addition to her toolkit. She also opens up about how breathwork has been her anchor through life’s toughest challenges.
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54min
November 22, 2024 Breathwork Changed My Game – Johnny Oduya’s Journey
Breathwork Changed My Game – Johnny Oduya’s Journey.
From growing up with a single mom in Sweden to winning two Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks, Johnny’s journey has been anything but ordinary. But it wasn’t the NHL spotlight that changed his life—it was discovering the incredible potential of breathwork.
In our very first episode, Johnny shares his deeply personal story of high-pressure moments, life after hockey, and the spark that led him to create hale—a platform that makes breathwork accessible for everyone.
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1h 2min

FAQs about The Breath Guide:

How many episodes does The Breath Guide have?

The podcast currently has 10 episodes available.