Stress Relief Secrets: How Breath Work & Mindfulness Unlock Peak Performance

Ever feel like you’re running full throttle but still not in sync with yourself? In this deeply calming and inspiring conversation, Kelly Siegel sits down with Rubina CDA, a mindfulness leader, trauma-informed educator, and CEO of Inner Design. Rubina fuses breathwork, human design, and artistic expression to help high performers, artists, and students reset stress, reconnect with their inner rhythm, and unlock their full creative potential. From practical breath techniques to redefining creativity, Rubina shows how slowing down, practicing mindfulness, and aligning with your natural rhythm can actually enhance peak performance. Whether you’re a CEO, artist, or just someone looking for peace in the chaos, this episode will leave you with tools and a whole lot of calm energy you can use right away. Key Takeaways: 💡 How “Inner Design” helps you stop surviving and start truly living. 💡 Breathwork as the gateway to emotional healing. 💡 Why creativity isn’t just for artists and how to find yours. 💡 The link between mindfulness, alignment, and high performance. 💡 Turning failure into fuel for transformation. If you’re ready to breathe deeper, think clearer, and live more creatively—this episode is your sign to slow down and tune in. Main Points: 00:00 Intro 03:13 The Concept of Inner Design 04:19 Accessing Inner Peace 05:50 Creativity and Its True Meaning 08:54 Mindfulness as an Embodied Experience 12:34 The Power of Breathwork 15:56 Client Breakthroughs and Personal Stories 20:11 Common Blocks in High Achievers 25:01 Linking Spiritual Practice to Peak Performance 27:07 Reconnecting With Creativity 30:00 What Artists & CEOs Have in Common 32:38 Rubina’s Backstory 37:48 Upcoming Book and Its Themes 40:25 Understanding and Embracing Failure 47:23 Stress and Alignment 51:04 Breakdowns Before Breakthroughs 52:08 Facing Your Fears 53:57 Being in Alignment 55:47 Plant Medicine 57:55 Final Thoughts & How to Connect 💬 Which principle from this conversation will you apply first? Breathwork, mindfulness, or creative flow? Let us know in the comments 👇 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes with world-class guests who help you live at your highest level. Connect With Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly.siegel.71/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71 Connect with Rubina: Website: https://www.theinnerdesign.com Instagram: @theofficialrubina | @theinnerdesign Subscribe To The Podcast Here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/harder-than-life/id1725989697 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29NOnhItmCLkZ9sLswABKS?si=d81915ddabc0420a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices