The Danny Miranda Podcast

Alignment Academy: alignmentacademy.co

A 7-week program to help you become your greatest version. Nick and I are beginning on January 1. Prices increase: alignmentacademy.co Episode 466. Today we dove into Nick's Vortex Method, how it helped him heal from injuries and master his energy, and why holding your breath can literally make your heart stronger. Nick even shared some insane stories - like passing out during breathwork (while driving, no less) and how he turned those experiences into a transformative practice anyone can use. My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/ Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethos Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:08 - Meditation and the path to alignment 0:38 - Recognizing your gifts and stepping into purpose 1:59 - Introducing Nick’s virtual breathwork sessions 3:16 - Exploring focus and healing through breathwork 4:16 - Feeling energy shifts with guided breathwork 5:55 - Designing a day in alignment 6:34 - When Nick’s alignment journey began 8:14 - The power of breakthrough moments 11:13 - Discovering your unique gift 12:21 - Building trust in your practice 13:18 - Breathing for optimal energy flow 14:56 - Unlocking diaphragmatic breathing 17:48 - Surrender and the art of letting go 19:16 - Reading energy fields for deeper connection 21:01 - Self-awareness as the key to alignment 23:02 - Recharging through mindful breathwork 27:37 - Daily habits for sustained alignment 29:00 - Danny’s meditation journey 31:00 - Why alignment begins with self-acceptance 33:00 - Breathwork as the entry point to presence 36:00 - Progress through intentional practice 37:26 - Breath-holding and the science of transformation 39:08 - How breathwork improves heart and mind alignment 43:00 - Tuning into the wisdom of your body 45:06 - Introducing the Vortex Method 47:34 - Balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic states 50:06 - Committing to 30 days of transformation 54:16 - Overcoming imbalance and finding harmony 56:41 - Why Alignment Academy can change your life 58:20 - The safety of breathwork practices 1:02:00 - Breathwork as a mental reset 1:05:15 - Nick’s wildest breathwork moments 1:08:30 - Reframing stress through breath awareness 1:11:00 - Aligning your body and mind in daily life 1:15:25 - How to access the Vortex Breath Method 1:18:00 - The power of consistency in breathwork 1:20:45 - Creating energy flow through focused breathwork 1:24:10 - Daily routines for peak alignment 1:27:45 - How breathwork rewires the nervous system 1:31:00 - Nick’s journey from self-healing to teaching 1:34:30 - Exploring the relationship between mind and body 1:38:00 - Overcoming fear and doubt through breathwork 1:42:10 - The long-term benefits of mindful breathing 1:46:30 - Danny reflects on his own alignment journey 1:50:15 - Closing thoughts: The breath as a tool for transformation

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Episode 465. After a 6 month break from the podcast, I sat down with my friend Nick Sweeney. Nick and I explore courage, alignment, and the breakthroughs of embracing resistance. 

We talk about breathwork, purpose, and the power of community in creating transformation. If you want to step into your highest self, this is for you.

My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda 

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda

Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethos

Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos

Chapters:

00:10 Back After a 6-Month Break

01:22 Navigating Breakup and Breakthrough Moments

02:56 The Role of Friendship in Overcoming Life's Challenges

04:35 The Evolution of Partnership and Shared Purpose

09:32 What Makes Austin a Magnet for Growth and Transformation

11:45 Vibrations and the Power of True Connection

13:44 The Impact of What You Do Behind Closed Doors

16:39 Resistance as a Signal for Growth

18:06 The Healing Power of Community at the Retreat

20:45 First Breathwork Session and Overcoming Fear

27:00 Lessons from Courage and Living on the Edge

34:10 The Trap of I’ll Be Happy When

37:43 Aligning Your Life with Love and Purpose

41:00 The Role of Community and Accountability in Transformation

46:26 Facing Resistance and Accepting Your Truth

55:21 Courage as the Catalyst for Change

1:00:27 Trusting Intuition and Surrendering to the Process

1:07:40 The Synergy of Opposite Strengths in Partnerships

1:13:03 Synchronicities and Divine Timing in Business and Life

1:17:34 Living on the Razor’s Edge of Intuition and Analysis

1:23:11 Breaking Free from Old Patterns to Embrace Growth

1:28:45 The Courage to Take the First Step Toward Change

1:33:12 Building a Container for Collective Transformation

1:39:08 Who Is Programming You and Holding You Back

1:43:45 Recognizing and Releasing Limiting Beliefs

1:49:12 Overcoming Fear and Living in Alignment with Faith

1:55:01 Final Thoughts on Courage, Purpose, and Partnership