What if the most powerful tool for mental clarity, emotional regulation, and stress relief was something you’ve been doing your whole life—but never really learned how to do well?
In this episode, Dr. Nicholas Samstag speaks with Peter Van Woerkum, CEO and founder of Regulate, a breathwork company helping high performers reconnect with their bodies and mental fitness.
Peter shares his journey from a corporate strategist in the banking world to becoming a breathwork instructor and entrepreneur. Along the way, he reveals how breathwork is gaining traction among CEOs, founders, special forces, and even entire leadership teams seeking a reset.
🧠 Key topics include:
- Peter’s first life-changing experience with breathwork
- The science and psychology behind techniques like Tummo and box breathing
- How breathwork is helping executives and teams avoid burnout
- Why suppressed emotion often resurfaces when we start breathing consciously
- The surprising role of breath in leadership, resilience, and self-awareness
Whether you’re skeptical or curious, this conversation offers a fascinating look into a practice that’s transforming how people approach mental health—from the inside out.
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