Breathe, Heal, and Create Your New Normal: The Power of Breathwork, Nature, and Resilience with Antoinette Lee & Trea (Asher) Drake

Breathe, Heal, and Create Your New Normal: The Power of Breathwork, Nature, and Resilience with Antoinette Lee & Trea (Asher) Drake

In this empowering episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty brings together two remarkable voices of transformation — Antoinette Lee, a U.S. Army veteran, author, and adventure sports influencer, and Trea (Asher) Drake, a Krav Maga black belt instructor, mindfulness coach, and breathwork expert.

Together, they explore how breathing and meditation can unlock inner strength, emotional balance, and clarity in the most challenging times. From overcoming trauma and rebuilding life after brain and spine injury to using nature as medicine, this episode dives deep into the science and soul of resilience.

Listeners will discover:

  • How to use breathwork and mindfulness to manage your nervous system and emotions

  • Why time in nature is more than therapy — it’s a biological necessity

  • What it means to consciously create your “new normal” after crisis

  • And how calmness, courage, and intention can co-exist even in moments of chaos.

If you’re seeking inspiration to start again, heal deeply, or find peace through stillness, this episode will remind you that flourishing isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence and choice.

About the Guests :

Antoinette Lee:A decorated U.S. Army veteran, former tech CEO, and survivor of a traumatic brain and spine injury, Antoinette’s journey from the brink of death to becoming a motivational speaker and outdoor adventure athlete is awe-inspiring. As the author of Four Hours to Live and founder of New Normal Big Life (NNBL.blog), she empowers others to redefine their limits and create a fulfilling “new normal.”

Trea (Asher) Drake:With a Master’s in Education and nearly two decades in behavioral analysis, Trea has dedicated his life to helping others master resilience through martial arts, breathwork, and mindfulness. As a certified Krav Maga black belt, meditation trainer, and expert in intentional communication, he teaches how to rewire the nervous system for calm strength and conscious living.

Key Takeaways :

  • Conscious breathing isn’t just survival — it’s the remote control of your brain and body.

  • Healing begins when you stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “What’s next?”

  • The nervous system is the gateway to resilience — mastering your breath helps regulate emotions and decisions.

  • Nature’s “medicine” (like phytoncides from trees) reduces stress, boosts immunity, and improves sleep.

  • True mindfulness happens in daily life — five mindful seconds a hundred times a day creates transformation.

  • When overwhelmed, ask: “What am I afraid of?” or “What can I control?” to return to center.

  • Healing isn’t passive; it’s intentional courage — choosing calm, breath, and small daily steps forward.

  • Outdoor adventures and nature immersion restore emotional clarity, courage, and spiritual connection.

Connect with the Guests

Antoinette Lee:Website: New Normal Big Life's WebsitePodcast: New Normal Big Life (available on all major platforms)X (Twitter): https://x.com/NNBLBlog

Trea (Asher) Drake:

Website:nervousapes.comInstagram and Facebook:@treakravhouston

Follow him for breathwork and mindfulness programs.

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