Kevin Munhall of Habit Disruption: Does Breathing Really Help!??

In this episode of Muscle Music, Ruby Rose Fox sits down with Habit Disruption Founder Kevin Munhall, a performer and expert in breathwork, stress resilience, and nervous system regulation. Together, they dive into the hidden costs of high-performance artistry, discussing how unchecked stress, injury, and overexertion can lead to burnout and long-term health challenges. Kevin shares his journey from Broadway to nervous system coaching, revealing how techniques like breathwork, heart rate variability training, and stress adaptation can help artists sustain peak performance. The conversation also explores the intersection of physical, mental, and emotional resilience, the overlooked role of sleep, and the need for a new paradigm in performing arts training—one that integrates nervous system awareness as a foundational skill. Ruby and Kevin challenge conventional ideas about stage fright, activation, and artistic sustainability, offering insights on how performers can embrace their full nervous system spectrum for a more empowered and sustainable creative life.

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