Fun fact about me:
I’ve never been drunk.
Part of it is because I’m chinese and get the “Asian Flush” (aka I feel terrible after one drink)
But the other part is because I really have never had any desire to actually get drunk.
Psychedelics, on the other hand, have a slightly different story for me.
I’ve never done psychedelics, but I am incredibly curious about them.
Tons of my friends and podcast guests have had deeply transformational and spiritual experiences with them… but I’ve never felt a strong desire to actually pull the trigger on an experience.
Enter breathwork.
I kept hearing about this thing called “breathwork” from people I deeply respect (including people who’ve done serious medicine journeys with ayahuasca, bufo, and other powerful psychedelics) and repeatedly heard them tell me how breathwork can be just as profound, if not more profound than psychedelics.
And the crazy part is it’s literally all through how you breathe.
Then, one of my friends, Collin, introduced me to a world-class breathwork practitioner, Kurtis Lee Thomas.
My first breathwork experience with Kurtis was profound.
I had a cathartic emotional release unlike anything I’ve ever experienced in my life. Wild bodily sensations. Profound visions. Spiritual tools gifted to me…
I was so blown away that I immediately purchased Kurtis’s breathwork membership, and it’s now something I’m doing every week… and sharing with everyone I can.
In this episode, we dive into…
- What breathwork actually is and why deep diaphragmatic breathwork can create experiences as profound (or more profound) than psychedelic medicine
- How to identify and remove your own “energy clots” and why doing so could unlock breakthroughs across every area of your life.
- Kurtis’s journey from running an alcohol company and identifying as not-spiritual… to having his entire worldview cracked open after his brother was murdered in a homicide
This modality has been profound for me, and if you’re at all curious how to expand your consciousness by using your breath, you’ll want to check this one out!
Find Out More About Kurtis Lee Thomas
- Breathwork Detox – Kurtis Lee Thomas’s official website, featuring live breathwork sessions, training programs, and resources. Breathwork Detox
- Breath Club – Kurtis’s guided online breathwork membership and community (available through Breathwork Detox). Breath Club & Live Events
- Breathwork Detox Teacher Certification – Information about Kurtis’s Breathwork Detox facilitator training program. Breathwork Detox Teacher Training
- Kurtis Lee Thomas on Instagram (@manfromthestars) – Follow Kurtis for breathwork education, spiritual insights, and upcoming events. @manfromthestars
- Breathwork Detox: How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety – Kurtis’s book on using breathwork to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve well-being. Breathwork Detox (Book)