Episode 28: Fredrik Fernando Austad: The transformative power of breathwork

In this week's episode of Take a Moment, Susanne is joined by Fredrik Austad, a breathwork expert who’s been guiding others in tapping into the transformative power of breath for years. Fredrik’s passion for breathwork was ignited after a life-changing experience in Los Angeles, and he’s since made it his mission to bring this practice into the mainstream.As someone who has long integrated breathwork into his daily routine, Fredrik explains the profound effects it has on the body, mind, and nervous system. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, boost creativity, or improve mental clarity, breathwork offers a simple, effective solution that’s always available to us.Fredrik and Susanne also discuss how breathwork can be a game changer for anyone, whether you’re dealing with anxiety or just need a quick reset. Through various techniques, from diaphragmatic breathing to more active practices, Fredrik highlights how the breath directly influences our state of mind and overall well-being. Together, they explore the physical and emotional benefits of this ancient practice, encouraging listeners to embrace it as part of their everyday lives.This episode is a reminder that sometimes, taking a moment to breathe is all it takes to find balance and focus in the chaos of modern life. And, of course, Susanne is excited to invite the Oslo community to experience Fredrik’s breathwork session this December, giving everyone a chance to pause and recalibrate before the holiday season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Welcome to the Take a Moment podcast, a space to block out the noise and let inspiration flow.Our host, Susanne Holzweiler, is also one of the founders of our company. She’s been there since the early days when Holzweiler first started operating as a small agency in Oslo, and is now at the heart of operations as we transition into a global lifestyle brand. Take a Moment with Holzweiler is a podcast inspired by Susanne’s experience of juggling life with a rapidly expanding business. Back in 2016 Susanne was operating as Holzweiler’s CEO: ‘I had been working so much and so hard, after having the business for 10 years. I had also gotten 2 small kids during that period, and it was just everything at the same time. I was working day and night - every spare second I was spending working.’Susanne developed a bad case of burnout, and the remedy for this was quite literally to take a moment. Susanne shifted her lifestyle to allow for a space for wellness, meditation and rest, and to learn new information from books, podcasts and her peers.Inspired by this, Take a moment with Holzweiler is our new podcast where we delve deep into the stories of the people who inspire us. There’s so much to learn if we take the time to listen to other people’s experiences, and this is what this podcast creates a space to do.As our Holzweiler family continues to grow, we get to know the stories of an ever expanding range of people, from royalty to leaders in the modern wellness movement. Holzweiler sits at the intersection of life and style, therefore we often take our inspiration from the real people living life with the values that align with our own.In the rush of the working week when everyone is dashing from meeting to meeting it’s hard to find the time to let creativity flow. So, we invite you to take a moment and join us for this podcast and see where inspiration from these stories can lead you to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.