For years, Mila Elshobary's work remained hidden due to self-doubt, perfectionism, and a harsh inner critic shaped by a strict upbringing. These days Mila shows her beautiful work off proudly. Her art has become more than just expression; it’s medicine, a mirror, and a path to healing!

In this conversation, we explore the emotional and spiritual power of art, the tension between validation and authenticity, what it means to create without fear, and how generational patterns shape the way we see ourselves. Mila also shares the stories behind her most powerful pieces, including one that helped her process grief after losing her mother. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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00:00:00 Intro & Why We Should Care About Art

00:01:13 Mila’s Artistic Journey & Expression Through Art

00:02:59 Turning Point in Overcoming Self-Criticism

00:05:19 Validation, Purpose & Impact of Her Work

00:07:05 Parallels Between Art & Podcasting

00:10:25 Why Should We Care About Art? Full version

00:13:45 Jason’s Thoughts on Art & Music

00:17:45 Jason’s Emotional History With Music

00:21:57 Mila’s Harsh Upbringing & Self-Criticism

00:26:00 Growing Up in the Emirates & Moving to Egypt

00:28:33 Moving to the US & Raising Her Son

00:29:38 Showcasing Her Art: Healing & Growth Piece

00:31:44 Attachment Themes in Art & Personal Life

00:37:25 Duality of Darkness & Light Calligraphy Piece

00:44:26 “Life Begins Where Fear Ends” Calligraphy

00:46:02 Jason’s Journey With Attachment

00:52:20 Sponsor Message

00:53:36 Infinite Amethyst & Acrylic Pouring

00:55:54 Pharaonic-Inspired Art & Cultural Elements

01:01:20 Fragments of Grief & The Grey of Grief

01:05:39 Why Michigan & Healthcare Informatics

01:06:33 SoulScape Gallery & Symbolic Logo

01:07:56 Advice for Beginners in Art

01:09:22 Practical Tips & Art Materials to Start With

01:11:12 Copying, Inspiration & Artistic Authenticity

01:14:19 Frequency, Vibration & Painting Meaning

01:15:48 Mila’s Creative Process

01:17:07 Music Preferences While Painting

01:18:39 Overconsumption vs. Inner Voice

01:22:20 What Mila Would Tell Her Younger Self

01:24:27 Five Daily Habits for Life

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For two decades, Ciaran Avitabile climbed the corporate ladder, juggling a high-pressure software career with intense HYROX training. But everything changed the day he suffered a mini-stroke while out running with friends. That moment became a powerful turning point, prompting a total reset. He turned to breathwork - not just as a recovery tool, but as a new way of life.

Now, Ciaran coaches early-stage founders and high achievers, helping them chase big goals without burning out.

Our conversation covered so much of what I love talking about: entrepreneurship, performance, habits, HYROX, CO2 tolerance, recovery, Wim Hof… we even did two live breathwork exercises you can try along with us!

I really enjoyed this one, and I hope you do too.

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00:00:00 Intro, Goal-Setting & First Breathwork Demo

00:06:48 Corporate Career, Burnout & Mini-Stroke Story

00:12:52 Rebalancing Life, Family Time & Stress Buckets

00:18:15 Acute vs Chronic Stress, Recovery & Micro-Breath Breaks

00:25:53 Morning Routine, 5-Minute Breath Practice & Habit Stacking

00:32:32 Breathwork for High-Achiever Productivity & Leadership Coaching

00:41:05 Burnout Warning Signs, Biometrics & Sleep Quality

00:48:55 Wim Hof, Breath Mechanics & Oxygen Delivery Science

00:54:56 CO₂ Tolerance, Recovery Breathing & Performance Protocols

01:00:12 Pre-Training Breath Holds, EPO Boost & Free-Diving Insights

01:07:06 Breathwork Risks & Trauma-Informed Safety

01:09:19 Breathwork Styles Overview & Conscious Connected Method

01:11:32 Second Breathwork Demo & Integration Guidance

01:19:21 Client Successes & Team Cohesion Outcomes

01:22:41 Startup & AI Landscape Advice for Founders

01:28:17 Five Core Daily Habits for Well-Being

01:35:32 Ultra-Marathon Goals & Zone-2 Training Talk

01:40:51 Course Launch, Contact Details & Sponsor Outro

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Danielle Sadler is a bereaved mother, NHS bereavement-specialist nurse and yoga teacher who turned unimaginable loss into true purpose. In this episode she opens up on her journey and we discuss tips and strategies to help those in grief.

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Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Intro & Early Exposure to Child Death

00:01:11 What a Bereavement and Yoga Specialist Does

00:02:20 Understanding Adaptive Grief

00:05:02 Danielle’s First Experience of Child Death

00:08:43 Losing Her Daughter & Becoming a Nurse

00:12:09 Grief, Spiritual Growth & Unhealed Wounds

00:19:44 Yoga, Breath & the Body’s Role in Healing

00:23:36 Starting Yoga for Grief

00:26:22 Making Yoga Accessible & Safe

00:27:36 Online Yoga & Wider Access

00:29:07 Free Resources & Self-Guided Practice

00:30:14 Discomfort, Postures & Emotional Insight

00:33:21 Surrender & Yoga’s Gender Divide

00:36:07 Five Daily Habits for Grief Support

00:39:39 Closing Remarks & Contact Info

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