In this episode of Built for This Podcast: Stories of a Maverick, host Jenna Bayuk speaks with Kyla Gagnon, Magnum Athlete at Magnum Nutraceuticals, a breathwork facilitator, empowerment coach for women in Victoria BC and host of the Reclaimed Podcast. Kyla takes us through her transformative journey from personal trainer to a successful coach guiding others, particularly women, in reclaiming their power through breathwork and somatic practices. She shares her deep thoughts about how these practices can help reconnect with the body, release emotions, and tap into inner strength.

She opens up about the healing power of breathwork, her path to discovering it, and how it led her to shut down her fitness business and start anew. This episode offers powerful insights for anyone seeking to break free from societal expectations and reconnect with their true selves.

Key Takeaways:

Breathwork as Transformation: Kyla shares how breathwork helped her release long-held emotional trauma and reconnect with herself.

The Power of Curiosity: Emphasizing how curiosity is a driving force for change and growth in both personal and professional life.

Body Awareness and Healing: Kyla’s journey to connect more deeply with her body, learning to listen to and honor its wisdom.

Creating Safe Spaces: How breathwork and vulnerability come together to create healing spaces for others, especially in group sessions.

The Importance of Self-Discovery: Kyla emphasizes the significance of solitude and reflection to reconnect with your inner power.

Radical Self-Love: The importance of living authentically and choosing a path that resonates with your core values, even if it means challenging societal norms.

Noteworthy Quotes:

“If you’ve got that curiosity, just take the first small step. It won’t happen if it stays in your head.” – Kyla Gagnon

“Everyone can be an entrepreneur; you just have to start small and keep going.” – Kyla Gagnon

“Breathwork is not just about the breath, it's about the release, the surrender, and the emotional liberation that comes with it.” – Kyla Gagnon

“A woman in her power is not like ‘I’m boss,’ it’s grounded, open-hearted energy that draws people in.” – Kyla Gagnon

“You are the healer in your own life. The space I create is just for you to reconnect with your body’s wisdom.” – Kyla Gagnon

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] – Trailer & Introduction to Kyla Gagnon and her story

[00:02:13] – Kyla’s journey from fitness to breathwork and empowerment coaching

[00:06:00] – Overcoming the emotional toll of fitness competitions and societal expectations

[00:10:30] – Discovering breathwork and its transformative impact on her life

[00:14:40] – The power of curiosity and taking the first step towards personal change

[00:22:30] – Breathwork as a tool for releasing trauma and reconnecting with self

[00:30:50] – The role of community in healing and the power of group breathwork

[00:36:30] – Breathwork as a means of reclaiming personal power and emotional healing

[00:44:49] – Kyla’s upcoming projects: Breathwork teacher training and masterclass series

[00:55:55] – Advice for those feeling disconnected from their inner power and the importance of solitude

FOLLOW OUR GUEST KYLA GAGNON ON:

LinkedIn 1: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyla-gagnon-b019103b/

LinkedIn 2:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyla-gagnon-34962321a/

Website: https://www.kylagagnon.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathworkwithkyla/

(Join Kyla’s REBIRTH Masterclass happening all June inside her breathwork membership!

Sign up at https://www.kylagagnon.com/the-rebirth and use code BUILTFORTHIS for 15% off.)

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Website: https://kinshipkollective.com/

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Email: [email protected]

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