#23 ASHLEY EDELMAN AND HIS JOURNEY FROM STRIPPER TO MONK

This episode featured an in-depth conversation with Ash Edelman, an Australian-born former IFBB pro bodybuilder, stripper, military contractor, and performer who has undergone significant life transformations. Ash shared his diverse life experiences, struggles with ADHD, mental health, and how breathwork and mindset have played crucial roles in his healing and personal growth. Now based in Dubai, he is facilitating breathwork, coaching, and immersive wellness experiences.

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In this episode of Spill the Tea, we share :

00:00:00 – 00:14:59 | Ash Edelman’s Life Journey and Career

Ash Edelman shared his diverse life experiences, from working in mines, bodybuilding, and being a stripper to becoming a breathwork facilitator in Dubai. His journey included performing on Britain's Got Talent and traveling extensively, which shaped his personal growth and career direction.He described how ADHD traits influenced his restless nature and his drive to constantly pursue new challenges and ventures.The toxicity and mental health challenges in the mining industry and bodybuilding world were highlighted, explaining why he pivoted towards breathwork and mindset work.

00:14:59 – 00:45:50 | Breathwork and Its Impact

Ash introduced breathwork as a critical turning point in his life, which he first experienced informally on the road and later more seriously during COVID lockdowns while in London. Breathwork helped him manage anxiety, find calm, and regain control over his emotions and thoughts during difficult times.The science and benefits behind breathwork were discussed, including how it can downregulate the nervous system and support mental health better than medication in many cases.Ash emphasized the importance of practical experience over theoretical knowledge, encouraging consistent practice of breathwork and meditation to achieve real change.There was a discussion of the challenges getting others, including loved ones, to adopt breathwork, and how transformational it can be once accepted.

00:45:50 – 00:54:34 | Thailand & Monastery Experience

The monastery offers a structured program for foreigners to experience monk life, including a novice period followed by ordination. Participants can engage in meditation, breath work, and other spiritual practices, fostering personal growth and self-discovery.Experiencing a profound sense of inner peace and clarity during meditation practices.Gaining insights into personal patterns and behaviors that hindered personal growth.Developing a deeper connection to self-awareness and understanding of one's purpose in life.

00:54:34 – 01:02:06 | Social Commentary and Cultural Observations

The discussion touched on societal judgment, social media criticism, and the stigma around steroids and alternative healing practices, illustrating how projections reveal people's own insecurities.Ash noted the resistance to change among people until they reach a breaking point and the conditioning from familial and societal expectations that keep individuals stuck in unfulfilling lives.

01:02:06 – 01:20:14 | Ash Edelman’s Current Work and Vision

Now based in Dubai, Ash is building an initiative called Immersive Collective, focused on immersive experiences including breathwork, floatation, meditation, yoga, and ecstatic dance to transform lives.He actively speaks on stage and engages in retreats in Thailand and Costa Rica, aiming to spread mind-body healing practices globally.Contact information and social platforms were shared for those interested in following his work.

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