In this episode, Rachel chats with her long-time friend Laura Casselman about her best-selling book, breathwork, and the importance of performing full-out. Life is not a dress rehearsal.

Laura Casselman is recognized not only as a former Radio City Rockette and influential CEO of the worldwide online marketing company JVZOO, but also as an international award-winning professional speaker. Her speeches resonate with a wide range of audiences around the globe, as she shares insights on leadership, motivation, and achieving success against the odds.  Her best-selling book, Trust Your Increments, reflects her belief in the power of small, consistent steps to achieve monumental success.

Contact Laura HERE

There are tons of golden nuggets in this episode. Here are a few of the links we mention:

Must-listen manifestation podcast:

https://youtu.be/3mU68R6p45w

Buy Syona Dryve HERE

Contact Rachel HERE to schedule a 9D Breathwork Session or learn more about Mental Management and using the power of the breath to optimize your human experience.

Rachel is partnering up with Fabiola Johnson to bring you 9D Breathwork in a halotherapy environment!

Fabiola Johnson is a graduate of Hofstra University, wife, and mother of two beautiful children. A former human resources professional turned entrepreneur, passionate wellness and self-care, integrative medicine advocate, and the owner of Salt and Detox Oasis Wellness Spa in Carolina Forest in Myrtle Beach.

With a deep commitment to holistic health and natural healing, Fabiola has cultivated a space where clients can rejuvenate their bodies, minds, and spirits through restorative therapies. Drawing from her personal experience with burnout and losing her mom to COVID in April 2020, walking away from the corporate world, she knew and decided to become an entrepreneur and focus on her mental health and well-being. This led her to open the spa in 2022 and dedicate the spa to the memory of her mother. The focus is on natural and alternative wellness practices, and she has transformed Salt and Detox Oasis into a sanctuary for detoxification, relaxation, and overall well-being.

Salt and Detox Oasis offers various therapeutic services, including halotherapy, infrared therapy, red light therapy, and ionic foot detox sessions. She integrates Ayurvedic principles into her wellness approach, aiming to address the root causes of imbalance and promote long-term health.

Fabiola's mission is to empower her clients to embrace a proactive approach to self-care, fostering a deeper connection between body and mind. She is dedicated to creating individualized experiences that guide clients toward healing, recovery, and a renewed sense of vitality.

Check out Fabiola's Salt and Detox Oasis and sign up for the 9D Event here:

https://www.saltanddetoxoasis.com/book#/courses/r/1184/loc/1247?group=0

This is an energizing breathwork technique that you can do along with your favorite song. Rachel lays down the framework. Once you feel comfortable with it, play around with variations using your favorite song or try different songs. It’s perfect for first thing in the morning or for a much needed midday pick-me-up.

⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

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In this episode, Rachel welcomes Heather Sumlin, a Mental Management Coach who has specialized in helping women master the mental game since 2006. As the owner of Sumlin Solutions, she aims not just to help her clients win, but to enable them to control their minds under pressure, build their self-image, and change their perspective on goal attainment. She emphasizes the importance of mastering the mental game in many sports and talks about the development of her career, expressing how she used her father's book 'With Winning In Mind' to shift her perspective and enhance her communication and self-management skills. Heather explains her approach in coaching, focusing on improving self-images, limiting negative imprints, and promoting growth and change over winning. Connect with Heather at heathersumlin.com. 

Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Rachel teaches the technique of breath holding as a way to increase athleticism. Improving the body's tolerance to CO2 can lead to more efficient oxygen delivery to cells and muscles, thereby enhancing exercise performance. This walking exercise involving breath holds gradually helps to improve CO2 tolerance, and can be implemented into jogging, running and biking routines to increase intensity of workouts, without physical strain.

Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Rachel welcomes another expert on human optimization to the show. Joe Hippensteel, a master in physio-kinesiology and expert in ultimate human performance, shares his story of overcoming physical limitations and numerous injuries to reach a national level in the decathlon. Joe discusses his advanced training methods and techniques for improving performance, and highlights the importance of flexibility and range of motion, and how almost all pain and tension stems from the lack of these.

Joe and Rachel also discuss his work with clients, including professional athletes and Navy SEALs, and how he helps them to improve and maintain their physical health. He gives some details about his forthcoming book, 'The Joe Hippensteel Method,' explaining how it guides readers through a paradigm shift in understanding physical health and performance.

Find more about Joe and Ultimate Human Performance

Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast.

Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level.

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Do you ever feel run down, tired, or lacking the energy to face the day? In this episode, learn a breathwork exercise to conquer these feelings and live your most powerful life. 'Euphoric Breathing' is a technique known to enhance alertness, concentration, and energy levels. The practice involves a circular, continuous breath that flows from the belly to the chest. It is ideal for morning practice or moments in the day when you need a boost of energy. Rachel guides you through two rounds of a three-minute breathing exercise. The technique includes breath holds between rounds to boost CO2 tolerance and body efficiency. Benefits include increased energy levels, improved focus and an optimized human experience.

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⁠⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode, Rachel welcomes a wonderful and refreshing voice to the show. Niajae Wallace, a serial entrepreneur dedicated to promoting wellness, discusses her journey into sound therapy. Coming from a diverse background of aerial arts and online business coaching, Niajae was drawn towards sound therapy as a way to improve mental, emotional and physical well-being.

She highlights the effectiveness of this therapy in helping people deal with trauma, stress, and emotional blockages, by creating a safe and soothing environment that aids in healing. Niajae also discusses the potential impact of different types of sound therapy, including Somatic Sound Therapy which uses Tibetan singing bowls placed on the body. She and Rachel discuss how achieving a deep meditative state through sound therapy and breathwork, helps individuals uncover and address subconscious issues.

Find more about Niajae and Bliss Bar Meditation Studio and visit niajae.com

⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast.

Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level.

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In this episode, Rachel explains and guides you through the 10, 20, 30 method. This is a deep breathing technique aimed at combating lethargy, an extremely common condition in today's fast-paced world. Instead of relying on stimulants such as coffee or energy drinks, this method involves taking natural and conscious breaths to help invigorate the mind and body.

The process involves taking a series of deep breaths in three sets, first 10, then 20, and finally 30, each followed by holding the breath for an equivalent number of seconds. As a result, this can create a burst of energy and focus, helpful before taking on an intense activity such as a sports event or high energy presentation. As always, Rachel walks you through each step in calm and confidence, to help you achieve better balance and energy to conquer your daily challenges.

00:00 Introduction to Lethargy and Energy Boosting Techniques
00:14 Understanding the 10, 20, 30 Breathing Method
00:47 Step-by-Step Guide to the Breathing Technique
01:27 Starting the Breathing Exercise
02:02 First Round of Breathing: 10 Breaths
02:47 Second Round of Breathing: 20 Breaths
04:19 Final Round of Breathing: 30 Breaths
06:08 Holding Breath and Feeling the Energy
07:37 Recognizing the Effects

Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast.

Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level.

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In this episode, Rachel welcomes Dr. Debbie Rosen, the Founder and President of Truvidity Labs. She shares her knowledge on bodybuilding, nutrition, and her journey towards starting her own line of premium nutritional supplements. With a PhD in performance psychology, Debbie explores the psychological aspects of eating and obesity, shedding light on the neuroscience of diet behavior. Rachel and Debbie also discuss the importance of sleep and correct hydration to overall health and athletic performance and a detailed examination of the components of her Truvidity Labs' product line developed for every day health, including TrueBuild, TrueSplash, TrueRest, and TrueThermo.

Find out more about https://truvidity.com/ and Truvidity Labs

Be sure to use Code: RACHEL10 💸

⁠Connect with Rachel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and find ways to optimize performance:

For 1:1 coaching for breathwork or Mental Management, contact Rachel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Rachel's Bodybuilder Basics book:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/2Einc5K⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rachel's first book: The Gift of Wreckage: 

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3hBN4xp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

My UltraFitLifestyle UFit Fitness Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/5MzTpdO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Komuso - The Shift - A beautiful and functional necklace Rachel wears each day that helps regulate breathing

Code: ULTRAFITLIFESTYLE

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.komusodesign.com/ultrafitlifestyle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Thank you for listening to the Breathpak podcast.

Please subscribe to this podcast and share it with all your friends and co-workers who want to reach a higher level.

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