What are breath prayers? I’ll tell you... Sitting atop the toaster oven in my kitchen is a small wooden sign that reads, “Inhale the present. Exhale the past.” Said another way, it might read, “Inhale peace. Exhale anxiety.” Or feel free to fill in the blank with whatever you need to breathe in, and whatever you need to exhale today. A breath prayer is precisely that: a prayer you can say as you inhale and exhale. The beauty of a breath prayer is that you can offer it up any time,...

“Some days I am not sure if my faith is riddled with doubt, or whether, graciously, my doubt is riddled with faith. And yet I continue to live in a world the way a religious person lives in the world; I keep living in a world that I know to be enchanted, and not left alone. I doubt; I am uncertain; I am restless, prone to wander. And yet glimmers of holy keep interrupting my gaze.” -Lauren Winner, Still Let’s begin with a few what-ifs: What if this journey toward Jesus came with even more...

In this special episode of the #CatchingYourBreath Podcast, Steve Austin talks with one of his best friends, Joshua M. Casey, author of the new book, Tracking Desire. The guys talk about favorite and least favorite books, the writing process, and losing religion without losing your soul. Listen to this 30-minute episode today! And order Tracking Desire on Amazon by clicking here.

Welcome back to Catching You Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. If you listen to this episode, you'll learn 10 ways to deal with criticism, plus Steve will walk you through an affirmation to let go of the fear of disappointing others.   Show notes:   Steve's courses and coaching Steve's new #BreatheWithMePodcast Order Catching Your Breath Download Steve's free self-care journal

The holiday season can be stressful for lots of folks. If you are looking for a way to slow down, let go of worry over your future, and regrets about your past, this is the guided meditation for you.   Stay connected at catchingyourbreath.com.

Maintaining your mental health is hard enough. Add a seemingly never-ending global pandemic to the mix, and life can feel particularly heavy. In this episode, Steve Austin will guide you through: Letting go. Holding on. Looking up. Download Steve Austin's free self-care journal by clicking right here.

Today, I have the privilege of speaking to you on the topic of Hope.   Hope - but what the heck does that even mean?    Hope is an elusive concept: like trying to hold water in your hands or get Jello to sit still. Just when you think you’ve got it, the mystery of hope slips right through your fingers.    But I’ve spent the past year (since I was with you last) researching hope, and I’m so excited to share a bit of what I’ve learned with you today.   Show notes: You can read more David’s work...

Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, episode number 64. I’m your host, Steve Austin, and I’m so glad you’re here today. If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you’ll learn how to determine if your life is well-balanced, plus I’ll teach you 25 practical ways to find balance. And at the end of today’s episode, I’ll lead you in a guided breath prayer: a simple way to center yourself, even on the most chaotic of days.   Before we dive into that, I want to say thanks for...

This bonus episode is from a sermon I delivered at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham on Sunday, August 2nd. In it, I share my story, plus several ways your church can become a place of healing, rather than a place of shame, for those with mental illness. Connect with me via my website at catchingyourbreath.com and support the show at patreon.com/iamsteveaustin.

Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, Episode 63. Today we’re discussing the power of non-judgmental presence. How can co-suffering with hurting people change everything? These notes are the bits and pieces that didn’t make it into my upcoming book with Fortress Press, but because I’m so passionate about this topic, I just couldn’t scrap them. So, I’m sharing them with you today. Show notes: Support the show at Patreon.com/iamsteveaustin Join the Catching Your Breath Facebook group...

Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with host, Steve Austin. This is episode 62. The full title is, "It's The End of the World As We Know It: How to Find Hope, Healing, and Inner Peace Amid Racial Tensions, A Global Pandemic, and a Political Dumpster Fire." (No, really.) This episode includes 3 myths about hope, plus a guided meditation to help you self-soothe when life is difficult. Connect with Steve at catchingyourbreath.com today.

Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you will discover 14 simple ways to master your emotions and rebuild a foundation of emotional health. And if you're ready to learn even more, sign up for Steve's new video course, "Emotional Health 101: 30 Days of Wellbeing," by going to EmotionalHealthNow.com. Use discount code SAVE75 by Wednesday night, May 20th, to save $75 off the registration fee. Follow Steve's work at...

Welcome to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you'll learn: how to challenge your toxic thoughts discover an exercise on drawing out your gremlin (or inner critic) and learn to work WITH your inner critic to find healing To sign up for my brand-new video course, "Emotional Health 101: 30 Days of Wellbeing," just go to iamsteveaustin.podia.com today. If this episode helped you, would you please go to iTunes and leave a 5-star...

Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. In her book, From Longing to Belonging, Shelly Christensen says, “The Spirit of Belonging is based on relationships and conversations when participants share what is important to them.” Well, how can you share what’s important to you, if you don’t know what’s important to you? And how can you share what’s important with you, if shame is telling you to shut up, that your goals, dreams, and wounds don’t matter? If you listen...

Welcome back to Catching Your Breath: The Podcast, with Steve Austin. If you listen to this episode in its entirety, you will: Learn the difference between solitude and loneliness. Discover why Jesus understands your loneliness. Understand How Quiet Moments Allow You to Connect with Your Soul. And finally, I’ll walk you through a coaching exercise on living your core values. Schedule a Soul Care Strategy Session with Steve Austin today for 50% off, just $47! Here's the link. And PLEASE leave...

In this bonus episode, Steve Austin guides you through an 8-minute meditation on worry. Follow Steve online at catchingyourbreath.com

Bonus episode! Are you finding it hard to be grateful in the midst of such chaos and uncertainty? Join Steve Austin and Tracy Winchell (host of Reboots Podcast), for some 3 simple ways to practice gratitude, even in the midst of chaos.   Join Tracy's Gratitude e-course Download the free Gratitude MadLibs Download the Gratitude SlideDeck Presentation Join Steve's 5-day e-course on facing worry and anxiety.

The audio from this bonus episode is from a talk Steve Austin recently did via Facebook Live for Mental Health on the Mighty. If you're looking for a few simple ways to slow down and catch your breath during this Coronavirus pandemic, check out this short episode. And sign up for Steve's free 5-day e-course on How to Face Your Worry and Anxiety at catchingyourbreath.com today.

To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Eleven: Watching Porn with Nanny. Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here. From the back cover: What if you could experience a new...

To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Ten: A Dog Named Dudley. Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here. From the back cover: What if you could experience a new level of...

To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Nine: Quiet AF. Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here. From the back cover: What if you could experience a new level of freedom,...

To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Eight: Saucer and Blow It. Click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here. From the back cover: What if you could experience a new level of...

To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Seven: Throw Everything Over. And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here. From the back cover: What if you could experience a new...

To encourage and inspire you during this time of the Coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to release the entire audiobook of Catching Your Breath: The Sacred Journey from Chaos to Calm. This episode is Chapter Six: Criticalizin'. And click here to download the all-new "Catching Your Breath Toolkit," including the book, study guide, and my twenty favorite resources for your mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Click here. From the back cover: What if you could experience a new level of...