Podcast Summary:

Living Your Legacy – Reconnecting Mind, Body, and Spirit Through Breathwork
Host: Rudy Mawer
Guest: Jeremy Mudich (Wellness Innovator, Cold Water Immersion Guide, Founder of Reconnect Mind, Body, and Resurrect Breathwork)
Date: October 6, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Living Your Legacy takes a deep dive into the true power of breathwork as a tool for personal transformation. Host Rudy Mawer converses with wellness expert Jeremy Mudich, breaking down how intentional breathing goes far beyond physical biohacking to facilitate inner healing, emotional release, and self-mastery. The discussion covers Jeremy’s journey, the evolution of his unique approach to breathwork, his “You were the cause, you were the cure” philosophy, and practical insights entrepreneurs and anyone seeking self-improvement can apply.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breathwork: More Than Biohacking ([00:28]-[04:07])

• Initial Perceptions: Rudy describes his early impression of Jeremy’s facility—expecting it to be focused solely on health and longevity through machines and cold immersion, only to discover the work was much deeper.

• Jeremy’s Approach:

  • Rather than using cold water and “biohacks” just for physical benefits, Jeremy uses these experiences to help people connect to their emotions and inner selves.
  • Quote:

    “The water won’t give you what you want, it will give you what you need… you surrender into the present moment, you’ll be able to unlock whatever doors have been shut.” — Jeremy Mudich ([03:08])

• Emotions and Healing: Many suppress emotions and experiences; Jeremy’s process encourages facing and feeling these, rather than numbing out.

2. The Rise and Role of Breathwork ([05:00]-[06:39])

• Cultural Shift:
  • Breathwork has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the past decade, in large part due to figures like Wim Hof making the practice accessible and less “woo woo.”
  • Distinguishes breathwork from yoga and meditation—breathwork is for everyone, independent of physical practice.
• Therapeutic Use:
  • Breathwork is increasingly recognized as a powerful tool for trauma release and state regulation, delivering benefits beyond mental health counseling.
  • Quote:

    “Breathwork is conscious breathing to shift your state. …This is for every person out there that breathes and is alive.” — Jeremy Mudich ([07:36])

3. Bridging Embodied Healing and Talk Therapy ([06:39]-[08:07])

• Embodiment vs. Talk:
  • Many are now seeking more physical engagement (embodiment practices) rather than just talk therapy.
  • Jeremy predicts breathwork techniques will become standard in traditional therapy in the next decade.
  • Quote:

    “It gets you into your body and you’ll start speaking the truth.” — Jeremy Mudich ([07:14])

4. Practical Tools for Self-Regulation ([08:07]-[09:35])

• Simple Techniques:
  • Basic interventions—even lying down or whispering—can shift emotions like anger.
  • Breathwork is a daily tool to self-regulate and break emotional patterns.

5. Jeremy’s Personal Journey Into Breathwork ([09:35]-[11:53])

• Background: Former professional bodybuilder plagued by anxiety and poor breathing away from the gym.
• Discovery:
  • Tried prayer and meditation with limited effect; found immediate peace and clarity in breathwork.
  • Relates onset of self-discovery and healing to optimizing breathing.
  • Quote:

    “Once I did it, then it clicked—I’ve never felt so calm in my entire life.” — Jeremy Mudich ([10:32])

6. Breathwork for Breaking Limiting Beliefs ([11:53]-[13:46])

• Entrepreneurs & Growth:
  • Breathwork is not just for healing trauma but for continual personal evolution—even after “handling” the past, new subconscious ceilings emerge.
  • Quote:

    “A belief never goes away. You just take power away from it and give it to its opposite.” — Jeremy Mudich ([12:25])

• Elite Application:
  • Jeremy works with high-level CEOs and notes that breathwork routinely reveals hidden limitations—no matter one’s level of achievement.

7. Empowerment: “You Were the Cause, You Were the Cure” Philosophy ([13:46]-[14:09])

• Personal Responsibility:

  • Central to Jeremy’s work and message is that the next steps in healing or growth are up to the individual, regardless of what happened in their past.
  • Quote:

    “What happened to you wasn’t your fault. But what you do next is upon you.” — Jeremy Mudich ([14:09])

• Barriers to Responsibility:

  • Many haven’t been taught self-accountability; family and upbringing play a role, but anyone can choose to learn.

8. Modern Self-Improvement & Access to Tools ([15:33]-[16:57])

• Changing Eras:
  • Today’s world provides unprecedented access to personal development resources, yet self-improvement still requires action.
  • Quote:

    “It’s like the gym—diet and exercise. You gotta go do it.” — Rudy Mawer ([16:51])

9. Jeremy’s Book: “You Were the Cause, You Were the Cure” ([17:02]-[17:56])

• Content:
  • Part memoir, part practical guide, with breathing techniques and strategies to help readers process anxiety, shift emotions, and show up for themselves and others.
  • Foundational belief: your breath is trapped in your trauma.
  • Quote:

    “The premise of my entire story is that your breath is trapped in your trauma.” — Jeremy Mudich ([17:44])

10. Episode Takeaway: A Story of Hope ([18:45]-[19:11])

• Inspiration and Empowerment:
  • Jeremy sees his journey as proof that anyone can overcome and evolve, offering listeners hope and practical direction.
  • Quote:

    “What you’re going to learn… it’ll be a story of hope.” — Jeremy Mudich ([18:51])

Memorable Quotes

• “The water won’t give you what you want, it will give you what you need.” — Jeremy Mudich ([03:08])
• “Breathwork is conscious breathing to shift your state. …This is for every person out there that breathes and is alive.” — Jeremy Mudich ([07:36])
• “I’ve never felt so calm in my entire life.” — Jeremy Mudich ([10:32])
• “A belief never goes away. You just take power away from it and give it to its opposite.” — Jeremy Mudich ([12:25])
• “What happened to you wasn’t your fault. But what you do next is upon you.” — Jeremy Mudich ([14:09])
• “The premise of my entire story is that your breath is trapped in your trauma.” — Jeremy Mudich ([17:44])
• “It’s like the gym—diet and exercise. You gotta go do it.” — Rudy Mawer ([16:51])
• “What you’re going to learn… it’ll be a story of hope.” — Jeremy Mudich ([18:51])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:08] — The role of surrender in healing and “the water gives you what you need”
• [05:30] — Why breathwork exploded in the past decade
• [07:14] — Embodied healing vs. traditional talk therapy
• [10:32] — Jeremy discovers breathwork and its immediate emotional impact
• [12:25] — On limiting beliefs: “A belief never goes away…”
• [14:09] — Taking ownership: “What you do next is upon you”
• [17:44] — “Your breath is trapped in your trauma” concept
• [18:51] — “It’ll be a story of hope”

Takeaways & Actionable Wisdom

• Breathwork is accessible, effective, and for everyone. Intentional breathing can shift your emotional, mental, and even physical state rapidly, empowering growth and self-regulation.
• Personal responsibility is essential. While you can’t control all that’s happened to you, the next step is always within your power.
• Healing is layered and ongoing. As you break through old limits, new ones may appear; tools like breathwork help you recognize and release them.
• Hope is real, and change is possible. Real-life stories and practical frameworks—like Jeremy’s unique system—offer a roadmap to anyone seeking transformation.

For more details, practical exercises, and Jeremy Mudich’s full story, listen to the complete episode and look out for his upcoming book, You Were the Cause, You Were the Cure.