I’m Alex da Silva, a breathwork and wellness expert who specialises in helping individuals overcome issues caused by mental illness and addiction. I started this podcast to help you reconnect with yourself, become more confident, stronger and independent. Each episode is designed to help you learn, grow and develop into a better person, partner and friend. I hope you enjoy the podcast and become part of our amazing community. New episodes available every Thursday to download across all platf ...
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45: 10 Ways To Cope With Stress, Anxiety And Panic Attacks
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Today I want to share 10 ways to cope with stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. I struggled with them myself over the years and have found these 10 things to be game-changers. I hope you enjoy today's episode. Here are the 10 things I will be discussing today. Deep Breathing Progressive Muscle Relaxation Mindfulness Meditation Grounding Techniques P…
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44: The Power of Persistency and Consistency
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7 months since my cauda equina journey and two important things I’ve learned is persistency and consistency. Tune in as the lessons I share today apply to everything. I hope you enjoy it. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn X #podcast #podcasting #podcasts #spotify #podcastlife #podcaster #applepodcasts #podcasters #podca…
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43: The Truth Will Set You Free Are You Prepared?
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In today's episode let's talk about the truth. The Truth Will Set You Free Are You Prepared? This is not just a cute phrase this is as real as it gets. The world is changing and creating opportunities for us to make changes too. What these changes look like is up to you. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn X #podcast #pod…
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42: Total Eclipse, The Shadow and New Opportunities
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Following the total eclipse on the 8th April there’s been a lot of energy shifting, a lot of opportunity to let go of the old. We've seen a lot of opportunities for truth coming up, even having to re-look at traumas and do a lot of shadow work. In this episode I'll into detail about the total eclipse, doing shadow work and what lays ahead for us. E…
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41: Cauda Equina 6 Months Update And The World Is Changing
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In today's episode I share news on my cauda equina syndrome journey 6 months post operation and at the 22 minute timestamp mark I discuss incredible changes happening in the world. How they will affect you and what you can do about it. I hope you enjoy today's episode. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn X #podcast #podca…
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40: Tanner Shuck - Keeping Fitness & Nutrition Simple
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My guest today is Tanner Shuck, he is fitness influencer with over 210k subscribers on YouTube and 236k followers on Instagram. Tanner has been into fitness for most of his life having player College American Football and being a CrossFit Athlete. He is the founder of True Strength and is an advocate for simple, consistent nutrition and training ph…
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39: Sharon Milliman - 4x NDEs, Stuck By Lighting 4x And Her Shamanic Guide
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Sharon Milliman has had four near death experiences and she was struck by lighting 4 times. The first occurred at the age of 13, when she drowned while taking swimming lessons. Sharon was struck by lightning four times over the course of several years. The fourth lightning strike occurred in 2005 which resulted in her second NDE. Her third NDE occu…
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38: Niraj Naik - Renegade Pharmacist to Soma Breathwork
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Niraj Naik is the founder of Soma Breathwork. Niraj was called a renegade pharmacist for helping his customers to get off the meds and onto healthier lifestyle choices that didn't lead them take shopping bags worth of prescriptions. Through his own battle with health he discovered powerful and holistic ways in which to heal the body and also connec…
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37: Bill Letson - My Near Death Experience And The Wizard Of Oz
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Bill Letson is a retired fire captain and forester of 35 years and in 1994 Bill and his team responded to, and treated, a severely ill patient in the Santa Barbara area. Within a few days he was hospitalized with a similar illness and was admitted to intensive care where he underwent a profound Near Death Experience (NDE) where he separated from hi…
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36: Is Victimhood An Addiction
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Today I want to talk about this very serious topic and pose a question; is victimhood an addiction? We've all fallen victim of something throughout life that's inevitable and at times it can't be helped. It could've been victim of trauma, addiction, health issues, death and grieving, a crime or abuse. These situations are awful and can't be control…
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35: Betty Guadagno - Trauma, Addiction, Near Death Experience, Spiritual Awakening
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My guest today is Betty Guadagno and we are discussing her journey through severe trauma growing up with addict parents, facing her own demons with addiction which led her to overdose and have a (NDE) near death experience that transformed her life forever. She had a spiritual awakening, came into a 12 step recovery program and is sharing her incre…
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34: Christopher August - Beats and Breath
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Christopher is the founder behind the transformative Guided Breathwork app Beats and Breath, dedicated to activating human potential through the power of breath and sound. He also hosts a popular podcast called The Masculine Mastery. He is on a mission to teach others how to unlock the greatness that is already within us. From the way we breathe to…
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33: Joby Boughey - Pure Breathwork
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My guest today is Joby Boughey, he is the founder of Pure Breathwork. Through different near death misses and major accidents Joby had to find a way to heal himself and was able to do that through the power of breathwork. Today he works with clients globally, he has a breathwork academy and is always striving to help as many people as possible conn…
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32: What Is God Going To Do For Me
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What Is God Going To Do For Me was the first thing I thought during my first 12 step meeting. I grew up in a Catholic family where religion was important and practiced. There's something about religions that made me feel really uncomfortable and at the time I couldn't understand why. I grew up never believing in God or Christ, both those words made…
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31: Life Only Gives Us Two Options
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Life only gives us two options. Let's explore what they are in today's episode. This is going to be a very solution based episode where I will be updating on my cauda equina syndrome journey and sharing everything that has helped me so far to reach my goals. These techniques has helped me in healing, recovery, business and now in my journey of beco…
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30: Lydia Dent - Road To The Marathon
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Lydia Dent is inspiring. She experienced cauda equina syndrome 7 years ago following a life as professional swimmer in her younger years, now a specialist nurse and living a very healthy lifestyle. She goes onto experience CES, start her recovery journey to have 5 more spinal surgeries, with the solution being a spine fusion. In April this year she…
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29: Is Happiness The Solution To Everything
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Here is a recap of my cauda equina syndrome journey so far. So many things have happened since leaving the hospital including someone I made friends with in hospital passing away recently and I've been banned from sharing positivity on a FB CES Group. Join me as I take on a very solution based episode and discover if happiness is the solution to ev…
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28: Elana Selman - Optimism Is The Key
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Can optimism and a positive mindset help you with healing and recovery? When you are a survivor of cauda equina syndrome, it is hard to be optimistic about recovery and how life is going to be moving forward. Today I met with Elana who has gone through her own CES journey and is here to tell her story. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube In…
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27: Chelsea Gladue - A nurse’s personal journey with Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Today I'm talking to Chelsea Gladue, she is a nurse from Alberta Canada and she is sharing her powerful journey with Cauda Equina Syndrome. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn X #podcast #podcasting #podcasts #spotify #podcastlife #podcaster #applepodcasts #podcasters #podcastshow #itunes #spotifypodcast #newpodcast #inte…
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26: Being Called A Cripple For The First Time
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I was called a cripple by someone and it was a strange experience. Today I want to share the experience but go a little deeper into how it made me feel, how it made my wife feel and things we can all learn from this. I highly recommend staying to the end as I have two little guests drop in to say hello. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube I…
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25: Falling Down & Getting Back Up Again!
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I had my first fall and it was quite an experienced. It took me by surprise as any fall does. CES sucks at times and the challenges continue but I keep learning that it's how we handle the challenges that makes the biggest difference. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn X #podcast #podcasting #podcasts #spotify #podcastli…
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24: Matt Kerr’s - Cauda Equina Syndrome Story
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Being in the armed forces Matty Kerr never thought Cauda Equina Syndrome would be part of his story and life journey. Today he tells his powerful story, ongoing journey, challenges and recovery from CES. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn X #podcast #podcasting #podcasts #spotify #podcastlife #podcaster #applepodcasts #p…
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I made it home!!! Earlier than I set out which is amazing but it didn't come without it's challenges. This has been tough and the journey continues. Being home is amazing. I'm with my wife, my children, I'm eating healthy food, sleeping in my bed and I now have new challenges to face. Let's get into it. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube I…
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22: Things Are Looking Up Or Are They?
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Things are looking up after I had to assert myself to get things done and it seemed like we are heading in the right direction and my journey to J2 is nearing or is it? In this episode you'll discover that things aren't always as they seem and I keep discovering more and more problems. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn …
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21: Am I Ever Going To Walk Again?
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I'm having the conversation with the consultant which sounded very positive and all a little too good to be true. As you'll discover in this episode things weren't as sunshine and rainbows as he described. Connect with me on these platforms: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn X #podcast #podcasting #podcasts #spotify #podcastlife #podcaster #applepodcasts …
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20: To Hell and Back - My Cauda Equina Syndrome Journey
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Since my last recorded episode I suffered from Cauda Equina Syndrome which is a very rare but serious condition, where the bundle of nerves called the Cauda Equina at the bottom of the spine get compressed by a herniated disc. It affect 6 in a million people and it is a very serious condition because if not diagnosed and operated on fast you can be…
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19: The root cause of obesity and why is 70% of our population fat
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In today's episode we discuss the root cause of obesity as well how you can overcome obesity and live your best life. Almost 70% of adults in the UK are obese with this epidemic getting worse each year globally and the Governments solution to this is to sell miracle drugs. Here you'll find the holistic way, the healthiest way and the most effective…
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18 - Celebrating 7 years of sobriety - What it takes to live your best life.
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Today I'm celebrating 7 years of sobriety and I will share what it has taken to get here. It is not an easy journey but it is a worthwhile journey. Journey me today lets celebrate living our best lives together. If you enjoy this episode please share it with your friends, family and community. Connect with me on social media or through my website w…
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17: Andrew Tate Interview with the BBC | Full breakdown
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Today I breakdown the recent interview with the BBC and Andrew Tate. Andrew Tate was recently interviewed at his home in Romania where BBC reporter Lucy Williamson challenged him on a number of topics including the current allegations against. Listen until the end as I breakdown the interview and also bring my views on the tactics used by the media…
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16: 8 Tips On How To Maintain High Vibes
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Today I talk about 8 tips on how to maintain high vibes. Self-care: Take care of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Engage in activities that make you feel good, such as exercise, meditation, getting enough sleep, and eating a balanced diet. Surround yourself with positivity: Spend time with people who uplift and support you. Avoid ne…
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15: Alex Carter - Elite Health Coach
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Today my guest is Alex Carter founder of Reignite Pro and Elite Health Coach, helping professionals who want to look, feel and perform at their best.Af Alex da Silva
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14: Lucy da Silva - Leading Ketamine Assisted Therapy in the UK
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My guest today is Lucy da Silva she is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Harley Street and she is also a leader in ketamine assisted therapy in the UK. Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn and you can also find more information about her on her website: Lucy's Website Ketamine Clinic LondonAf Alex da Silva
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13: Stopping Male Suicide and How We Can Prevent It
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In today's episode I discuss a very serious and scary topic which is male suicide. 13 men a day are committing suicide in the UK with 3 out 4 being men and 76% of all suicides in the UK are men. These numbers are rising each year and it needs to be talked about so I want to discuss it and also share some preventative measures that could save someon…
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In today's episode I discuss why so many men are struggling mentally, physically and spiritually. Why mental illness is so high, suicide is at it's highest rate, plus more and more men are losing connection with who they truly are. I'll discuss how to find a solution on every point covered.Af Alex da Silva
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11: Dan Brulé - Mastering the breath
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Dan Brulé is the world's expert and renowned pioneer in the field of breathwork, some refer to Dan as the Bruce Lee of breathwork. Dan has 50 years experience and is the breathwork coach for Tony Robbins, leader of the worldwide Spiritual Breathing movement, author of Just Breathe and founder of Breath mastery where he has helped thousands of peopl…
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Today I dive into a question we should be asking a lot more and we don't for various reasons like fear, shame, embarrassment, ego. It is Please help me. Asking for help has changed my life so many times and I have seen it change so many other lives too which is why today I'm diving into why it's so important to ask for help. Asking for help is a st…
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9: Kev Wall - From addict, to recovered, to father, to becoming a better man
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I've known Kev from his first day in recovery and he is testament that a 12 step program works. I remember seeing Kev when he first walked in and he looked like we all do when we first come into recovery... broken. Today, Kev is a father, a partner, a friend, an athlete and a coach. Listen to his story and I hope it inspires you as it does me. Chan…
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8: Lessons learned from my car crash last week
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Last Friday I was in a car crash where my car lost control in the wet weather and I spun out of control smashing the front and back of my car completely. I'm safe, with some little bruising but I learned some really valuable lessons I want to share with you today. Today I was feeling very odd, slightly low and emotionally blocked so wanted to knowl…
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7: Meeting the Queen of Breathwork
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Today I have an amazing guest Nevsah Karamehmet, she is the founder and CEO of Breath Hub, author of 12 books, she has helped and trained thousands of people into better health in mind, body and spirit using the breath. You can connect with her at https://www.breathhub.app/Af Alex da Silva
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Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Ruby, she is a happy and care free 4 year old child with a lot to say. She will definitely make your day and has asked the listeners plenty of questions.Af Alex da Silva
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My guest today is author Andy Cope who has written the book the art of being brilliant and he is also a Dr of Happiness.Af Alex da Silva
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4: From the depths of hell to the kingdoms of heaven
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Zack Mehta went from living in the depths of hell to living in the kingdoms of heaven. Zack shares a powerful story today and one which will make you see that anything is possible.Af Alex da Silva
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3: From Orphanage to Olympic Hopeful
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Peter Hammer is a Peak Performance Strategist, Mindset & Athletic Coach, Wrestler, Bio-Hacker, Elite Competitor & Fit Model. His story certainly didn't begin with becoming a wrestling Olympic hopeful when his mum had to leave him and his brother in an orphanage. Peter shares a story that will give you hope and inspirational to be better and overcom…
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In today's episode I share mental health strategies to help you understand, cope and overcome the issues caused by mental illness. You will discover the difference between mental health and mental illness, as well as helpful tools and techniques to help you in your day to day life.Af Alex da Silva
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This episode is a brief welcome and introduction of who Alex da Silva is and what this podcast is all about. I look forward to connecting you and adding value to your daily life.Af Alex da Silva
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