Breathwork Detox with Kurtis Lee Thomas: Healing Stress, Trauma & Anxiety

This is StRest! Author, speaker, and corporate mindfulness trainer Kurtis Lee Thomas joins Kerstin to unpack the power of breathwork as a tool for stress relief, trauma release, and clarity. After years of seeking healing through invasive therapies and global spiritual practices, Kurtis found that conscious breathing was the missing link—and now he teaches Fortune 500 companies, athletes, and everyday people how to use it. We explore his personal healing journey, why so many chronic conditions stem from “energy clots” rather than just physical issues, and how breathwork detox clears suppressed emotions at the root instead of just masking symptoms. Kurtis shares the science of oxygen and cellular energy, how blocked emotions show up in the body, and why breath is the original medicine that connects soul and body. Practical takeaways include why three simple sighs can instantly shift your state, how Navy SEAL breathing techniques (4-7-8, box breathing, and double inhale/exhale) help regulate the nervous system, and why clarity—not just relaxation—is breathwork’s most profound gift. We also discuss how breathwork compares to yoga and meditation, why crying is a powerful release, and how writing down your fears can dramatically lower stress. Kurtis is the founder of Breathwork Detox, chairman of the Just Breathe Foundation, and author of How to Thrive in the Age of Anxiety. He offers regular virtual sessions during the new and full moon to guide participants through this deeply transformative practice. UPCOMING EVENTS ⁠National Menopause Show | Anaheim, October 4 & 5, 2025⁠ - ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/yKYf50WJFSW⁠⁠ | USE COUPON: Lindquist15 ⁠Woman's Wellness Retreat | Montana, October 9-12, 2025⁠ - https://shorturl.at/OF4W7 SPONSORS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ancient Nutrition⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - For 25% OFF, USE CODE: STREST25 | https://shorturl.at/XwYqS ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waco Shoe Company | Revitalign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20% OFF EVERYTHING, USE CODE: KERSTIN20 |https://shorturl.at/aXSWi PROGRAM ⁠Fast2Faith Fasting Program⁠ -https://shorturl.at/qky9O CHAPTERS 00:00 From Ayahuasca to Breathwork 01:25 Sponsor + Guest Intro 04:15 Why Breathwork Matters 06:33 Healing the “Energy Clots” 08:41 Emotions, Stress & the Root Cause 12:25 Breathwork Detox Explained 14:39 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing 16:35 Releasing Trauma with Breath 18:22 Barriers to Yoga & Meditation vs. Breathwork 20:18 Immediate Results & Flow State 24:49 Gut Health, Stress & Overwhelm 27:25 Clarity as the Ultimate Benefit 30:34 Breathwork vs. Monkey Mind 34:18 Simple Breathing Tools (Sigh, 4-7-8, Box) 38:43 What a Session Looks Like 42:56 Pain, Release & Spiritual Growth 47:01 Mouth Taping & Better Breathing at Night 48:11 Morning Rituals & Cold Plunge Practice 51:14 Writing Fears Down to Reduce Stress 53:25 How to Connect with Kurtis Work with Kerstin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Workshops & Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Join upcoming events & retreats. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Health Coaching with Kerstin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness. Connect with Kurtis Lee Thomas IG: @manfromthestars FB: Kurtis Lee Thomas LinkedIn: Kurtis Lee Thomas Website: breathworkdetox.com More about Kerstin Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kerstin-lindquist.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kerstin Lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @Kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @kerstin.lindquist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif & Kroo Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠MassifKroo.com⁠ For inquiries/sponsoring: email [e-mail]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices