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Send us a textIn Episode 2, Shae teaches a powerful breathwork protocol designed to help you regulate your nervous system, reset your internal state, and transition into the next part of your day with clarity and presence.If you’ve ever come home stressed, walked into a meeting unfocused, or tried to work while anxious, this is the episode for you. Breathwork is one of the most ancient tools for regulating your internal environment—and today, Shae walks you step-by-step through a guided session you can follow anytime you need to shift your state fast.This practice takes 5 minutes and instantly helps you feel more grounded, calmer, and more capable of executing at a higher level.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNHow stress overload destroys focus, presence, and emotional controlHow winners don’t avoid stress, they manage it betterScience of breath affecting the vagus nerve, heart rate, and emotional regulationSamurai & Saiyan analogies for presence under pressureThe exact breathwork routine Shae uses before work, meetings, workouts, or coming homeHow regulating your internal state helps you become the person your future demandsTHE BREATHWORK ROUTINE (SHOW NOTES RESOURCE)Use this routine during transitions: • Before work • Before going home • Before a meeting • Before studying • Before creative work • Anytime your state is slipping1️⃣ 4–6–8 Breathing (4 rounds)Inhale: 4 secondsHold: 6 secondsExhale: 8 seconds (controlled, slow, through the mouth)This calms the nervous system and lowers physiological arousal.2️⃣ Triangle Breathing (5 rounds)All nasal breathing.Inhale: 4 secondsHold: 4 secondsExhale: 4 secondsThis promotes focus and stabilizes the breath.3️⃣ Superventilations (2 rounds)25 breaths per round.Strong inhale through the noseStrong exhale through the mouthFaster tempoOn the 25th breath → Big inhale → Hold for 30 secondsDuring the hold: Visualize yourself:Executing your taskBeing calmBeing presentShowing up with confidenceLetting go of stressRepeat for two cycles.4️⃣ Breathing Form NotesBreathe with your diaphragm, belly expands, shoulders do NOT riseTriangle breathing = all noseSuperventilation = nose inhale, mouth exhaleSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send us a textIn this kickoff episode of the Hero Arc Series, Shae reveals the foundational principle behind all lasting change: identity precedes action, and action precedes results. This episode is a deep dive into how your current identity has been shaped by conditioning, past failures, limiting beliefs, and external influences and why staying tied to an outdated identity keeps you stuck.Shae breaks down the exact process he used to rebuild his identity after a massive setback, sharing the Florida story, the breakdown, the turning point, and the rise that followed. You’ll learn how to audit your current identity, create a new one, identify contradictory habits, and replace identity anchors that keep you tied to who you used to be.WHAT YOU’LL LEARNWhy people fail when their identity is tied to an outdated or conditioned version of themselvesThe truth about identity: it isn’t found, it’s forgedWhy you must believe you are the person before you take the actionsHow your habits, rituals, and environment act as “blacksmith tools” for identityHow setbacks contain seeds of opportunity and what Shae learned from his hardest yearHow to set a new standard for your lifeTHE IDENTITY AUDITUse these three questions to understand who you’ve been and who you must become.1. Who have I been acting like?2. Who does my future require me to become?3. What is one behavior that contradicts my new identity?THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGEWrite Your 2026 Identity StatementWrite it as if it is already true:Who are you becoming?What does that person do daily?Why are you becoming them?What standards does that person live by?Revisit it weekly or daily until you’re living it.You can send yours to ShaeLINKS & RESOURCESStronger Than Stress Program (Early Cohort): A complete system for rebuilding identity, strength, recovery, and discipline. Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send us a textWhat if your anxiety, low energy, and constant pressure weren’t personal flaws—but signals you’ve been building your life on the wrong blueprint?In this episode, Shae gets interviewed by Isaac, a training and education manager of a large wireless dealer and shares the six foundational principles that create real health, resilience, and clarity—without burnout, medication, or giving up what you love. High performance in all areas of life is what we at Get Uncomfortable strive for, and that comes with pressure, a lot of it. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming and make you question your goals. To avoid burnout you need balance and a strong foundation. If you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and want to finally feel strong, calm, and clear-headed again, this is your playbook.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send us a textIn Nebraska, summer doesn’t just arrive—it unfolds slowly, like the bloom of wildflowers or the flicker of fireflies across open fields. In this immersive, story-rich episode, I invite you into a nostalgic and mindful journey through the heart of the Midwest.Under the wide Nebraska skies, summer feels different—slower, richer, and fleeting in the most beautiful way.With immersive sound design, personal field recordings, and reflections from the heartland, this is more than just a story—it’s a reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and savor the season while it lasts.Perfect for listeners craving peace, nostalgia, and presence.🎧 Tune in for a grounded take on mindful living, fatherhood, and the magic that only a Midwest summer can bring.Support the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE

Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of Get Uncomfortable, host Shae McMaster sits down with returning guest David C. Olcott, CEO of Samurai Success and author of the transformational book Swords of Illumination. Together, they explore the dark night of the soul, the journey back to purpose, and how to reprogram your subconscious mind to align with your truest identity.David meets him with deep wisdom, personal stories, and actionable tools drawn from over 35 years of coaching, spiritual mentorship, and high-level consulting.🎙️ What You’ll Learn:Why most people are stuck in subconscious programming set by age 7How to reclaim your identity and create from your soul, not egoThe five tools to rewrite your subconscious: hypnosis, NLP, practice, love, and frequencyWhat suffering is really telling you (and how to use it as fuel for change)Why congruence and coherence are the key to unlocking your frequency and attracting your destinyThe I AM Studio and Swords of Illumination system: how it works to rewire your beliefsThe difference between balance and centeredness—and why the latter is where true power liesThis is one of the deepest, most practical conversations we’ve had on the show. If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or looking to level up from the inside out, this episode is your map.📘 David's Book: Swords of IlluminationAmazon (Audiobook & Paperback): https://www.amazon.com/Swords-Illumination-David-C-Olcott/dp/B0BQFQ9VY9🌐 David's Website & Coaching ProgramSamurai Success Official Site: https://www.samuraisuccess.com → Book a discovery call, learn about the I AM Studio, and explore their 3-coach pod system for psychology, design, and finance coaching.📺 YouTube ChannelSamurai Success Videos & Shorts📱 Social MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInSupport the show👉 If this episode hit home, please leave a 5-star review, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future life-changing conversations. For any and all of your high quality supplement needs check out our store on Thorne Supplements Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Schedule a free strategy call with us at EnlightenedAthlete.com to learn how we can help you build the best version of yourself through exercise & movement programs, stress management, breathwork, and nutrition coaching!Connect with us or send in your story submissions by shooting us an email at [email protected] Shae on Facebook HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE