# 35. Outer Chaos, Inner Calm: The Breath Practice that Builds Confidence with Author & Breathwork Facilitator, Anthony Abbagnano

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Podcast: [Inner Self-Confidence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inner-self-confidence-7409181)
Published: 2026-03-29T04:59:45+00:00
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## Resource

What if the most powerful tool for clarity, confidence, and calm… has been with you your entire life? In this episode, I sit down with Anthony Abbagnano—author of Outer Chaos, Inner Calm and founder of Alchemy of Breath—who has trained thousands of facilitators worldwide and spent over 40 years in the wellness space. We dive into something deeper than the “breathwork” you might be thinking of. This isn’t about forcing, pushing, or intense techniques. This is about conscious connected breathing —a simple, grounded, and powerful practice that helps you move out of your head… and back into your body. Because the truth is: You can’t think your way into confidence. You have to feel safe enough in your body to become it. In this conversation, we explore: – How your breath is directly linked to inner self-confidence – Why most people are disconnected from their breath (and what it’s costing them) – The difference between suppressing emotions vs actually processing them – How to find calm when your external world feels chaotic – A simple, practical breathing technique you can use immediately – The biggest misconception about breathwork (and why it doesn’t need to be “hard” or extreme to be effective) Anthony shares how conscious connected breathing allows you to move from: self-doubt → self-trust overwhelm → clarity chaos → calm And most importantly—how to start, even if you’ve never done anything like this before. Follow Anthony & Explore His Work: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyofbreath/ 🌐 Website: https://alchemyofbreath.com/anthony-abbagnano/ 📖 Get the book Outer Chaos, Inner Calm : https://www.amazon.com.au/Outer-Chaos-Inner-Calm-practical/dp/1916966756 🌐 Connect with Me Online: 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/katiedelimon 📘 Get my book Trust the Fla…

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