If you wake up feeling reactive, tired, or unfocused—and you have asthma—you’re not alone. In this episode, I share my 7-step asthma-friendly morning routine that helps me generate natural energy, build daily resilience, and show up as an elite athlete with asthma—without needing coffee or pre-workout.
You’ll learn exactly how to own your breath, boost your energy, and win your day, even with asthma.
►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide
00:00 Intro – Why mornings matter (especially for asthma)
01:33 Step 1: How writing down 10 goals sets the tone for your day
04:44 Step 2: My favorite affirmations to reduce stress and increase focus
07:05 Step 3: Create a joy list that builds real emotional momentum
11:16 Step 4: The power of writing just one sentence in your journal
13:29 Step 5: How I build gratitude into every day (without pressure)
15:14 Step 6: 5-minute breath-based meditation for asthma control
17:03 Step 7: My 1-minute asthma-friendly strength and breath workout
19:39 Final Thoughts and how I lost 40 lbs and kept it off using my 3 Pillars of Healthy Living Guide
Yoga for Runners and Athletes with Asthma: https://bit.ly/awa-yoga
►► Drop 30 and Keep It Off (Online Course): Sustainably lose 30lbs, keep it off, and build a healthy lifestyle, without drastically changing your diet: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/drop-30-and-keep-it-off
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.
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