We often extend kindness to others—but when it comes to ourselves, judgment and self-criticism can take the lead. In this episode of Breathe and Lead, we invite you to soften your inner dialogue and reconnect with your heart through a gentle breathwork and visualization practice designed to cultivate self-compassion.

You’ll be guided through soothing breath patterns, a visualization to connect with your younger self, and affirmations that anchor self-worth and care. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, perfectionistic, or simply in need of emotional nourishment, this practice offers space to release harsh inner narratives and embrace your own humanity.

🔹 What’s Inside:

• A calming breathwork sequence to quiet self-judgment
• A guided visualization to foster inner kindness and connection
• Affirmations to support self-trust, healing, and inner resilience

You deserve the same grace you offer to others. Come back to your breath, meet yourself with compassion, and lead from a place of love.

Produced by Near Mint Productions, LLC

Written and Edited by Lena Hill

Original Music by Patrick Simon Music

We spend so much time in our heads that we often forget to check in with our bodies. Stress, tension, and emotions don’t just exist in the mind—they show up in our muscles, posture, and breath. In this episode of Breathe and Lead, we’ll explore a somatic mindfulness practice to help you reconnect with your body, release tension, and find balance.

Through a guided body scan, gentle movement, and affirmations, you’ll learn to tune into physical sensations and cultivate a sense of ease. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or simply need a reset, this practice will help you ground yourself in the present moment.

🔹 What’s Inside:

• A body scan to notice and release stored tension
• Breathwork and movement to bring awareness back to the body
• Affirmations to cultivate self-trust and mindfulness

Your body holds deep wisdom—learning to listen is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Take a deep breath, press play, and reconnect.

Produced by Near Mint Productions, LLC Written and Edited by Lena Gwendolyn Original Music by Patrick Simon Music

Change is inevitable, yet it often brings uncertainty and discomfort. In this episode, we explore how breathwork and visualization can help us navigate transitions with resilience, trust, and ease. Through grounding breathwork, a guided visualization, and affirmations, you’ll learn how to release resistance and step forward with confidence.

What You’ll Experience in This Episode

✅ Grounding breathwork to calm the nervous system and create stability (3 min)

✅ A guided visualization to help you embrace change with trust (4 min)

✅ Positive affirmations to reinforce confidence and adaptability (2 min)

Takeaways from This Episode

🔹 Change is an opportunity for growth, not just uncertainty

🔹 Your breath is a powerful tool to cultivate steadiness during transitions

🔹 Trust yourself—you are capable of moving through life’s shifts with grace

Did this practice help you? I’d love to hear about your experience!

💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram @breatheandlead and tag #BreatheAndLeadPodcast.

Until next time, take a deep breath… and lead. 💛

Produced by Near Mint Productions, LLC

Written and Edited by Lena Hill

Music by Patrick Simon Music