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The Shift with Ava Johanna

Ava Johanna Pendl 7 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

The Shift is a teaching podcast focused on nervous system mastery. Each episode explores the science of how the body self-regulates, the importance of presence, and methods for intentionally changing your state. It is designed for coaches, facilitators, healers, and anyone building a personal brand through embodiment, blending nervous system literacy with practical application.

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Corporate Burn Out to Intuitive Baddie: How Breathwork Sparks The Courage for Big Bold Moves Jul 20, 2026 20:28 Get started inside The Academy of Breath: www.academyofbreath.org/waitlistErica Reilly was the burnt-out corporate marketing girl hanging on by a thread. She took breathwork for herself — had no idea it would become her life. During the three-month AOB certification, she moved from San Diego to Tennessee on intuition alone. By the end, she was starting a coaching practice. Today, she's an intuitiv

The Quantum Leap: Using Breathwork as the Anchor and Amplifier for Massive Growth Jul 16, 2026 33:32 Get started inside The Academy of Breath: www.academyofbreath.org/waitlistBella Solanot quit her job mid-certification. She had barely 1000 Instagram followers, no clear plan, and a boat-cabin moment looking at the AOB landing page thinking, "I'm supposed to do this." Three years later, she co-founded a global movement (Out of Our Minds), built a massive Substack, started a podcast, got married, a

From Asthma Trauma to Breathwork Master: How a Spa Owner Found Her Confidence Jul 16, 2026 25:37 Get started inside The Academy of Breath: www.academyofbreath.org/waitlistLizzy Parsons owns a thriving spa in Victoria, BC for 20 years. She was already facilitating guided meditation facials and energy healing. But she had a secret: severe asthma as a child had left somatic trauma in her body around breath itself. When breathwork came into her life, something unlocked—not just physiologically, b

Beyond the Yoga Mat: How Breathwork Unlocked Her Authentic Voice Jul 15, 2026 24:25 Get started inside The Academy of Breath: www.academyofbreath.org/waitlistBefore AOB, Ashley was copy-pasting other teachers' classes, feeling like an imposter in a saturated yoga market. She had the skills but no authentic voice. AOB changed that. Now she's a yoga teacher, somatic facilitator, one-on-one coach, retreat leader, and the creator of a stunning affirmation deck—each offering rooted in

From Alabama Cheerleader to Mental Performance Coach: Breathwork as the Vehicle Jul 15, 2026 27:00 Get started inside The Academy of Breath: www.academyofbreath.org/waitlistBailey Sineni was a competitive cheerleader at Alabama, miserable despite external success. She was burnt out, traumatized, and completely disconnected from herself. Years later, scrolling late at night, she saw an AOB post. Her body said yes before her mind caught up. Today, she's teaching high school cheerleading teams tha

The Regulated Therapist: Holding Space Through Embodiment Jul 15, 2026 21:18 Get started inside The Academy of Breath: www.academyofbreath.org/waitlistWhen you're a therapist, breathwork isn't just another tool—it's the difference between talk therapy and transformation.Claire Calfo was midway through grad school, teaching Pilates in a disembodied way, feeling lost. Then AOB came into her life through a friend's recommendation, and everything shifted. In this conversation,

From Pilates to Presence: How Movement Professionals Stand Out Through Breathwork Jul 15, 2026 21:28 Get started inside The Academy of Breath: www.academyofbreath.org/waitlistIn this episode, Ava sits down with Alex Loeb, AOB graduate and Pilates instructor, to explore how movement professionals can leverage breathwork to create transformational experiences—not just classes.In a saturated fitness market, how do you actually stand out? Alex discovered the answer: breathwork. After four years of pe

The Shift with Ava Johanna

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