In this episode, Valeria sits down with Stefanie Broes, the co-founder of Moonbird, for a refreshing conversation about something we all need more of: calm.
In this episode, Valeria sits down with Stefanie Broes, the co-founder of Moonbird, for a refreshing conversation about something we all need more of: calm. They explore how breathwork can help us manage stress, sleep better, and feel more grounded in our daily lives. Stefanie opens up about her own journey, from battling burnout during her PhD to discovering the power of the breath as a healing tool. They unpack the science in a super accessible way, talk through the differences between breathwork and meditation, and share simple ways to bring these practices into your routine. Plus, Stefanie gives us a look into Moonbird’s mission and why she believes teaching breathwork to kids and adults alike could change lives.
This episode is brought to you by moonbird: Tired of stress hijacking your day or struggling to fall asleep at night? Meet moonbird, your handheld breathing coach, designed to help you slow down and reconnect with your breath. Born from personal need and backed by science, moonbird merges biometric intelligence with guided breathwork to help you calm your mind, ease anxiety, and sleep better. It gently expands and contracts in your hand, guiding your breathing rhythm in real time — no screens, no noise, just you and your breath. Go to moonbird.life/VALERIA and use code VALERIA for $25 off.
Follow Stefanie: https://www.instagram.com/stefaniebroes/
Follow moonbird: https://www.instagram.com/moonbird.life/
Shop moonbird: https://www.moonbird.life/VALERIA
Shop my look from this episode: https://shopmy.us/collections/1791757
Follow me: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/
What we talked about:
00:00 Intro
01:11 Discovering Breathwork: A Personal Journey
02:52 The Science Behind Breathwork and Meditation
04:41 Practical Applications and Benefits of Breathwork
10:09 The Nervous System and Stress Response
18:18 The Importance of Sleep and Personal Well-being
19:55 Heart Rate Variability and Breathwork
22:35 Guided Breathwork Exercise
25:49 Balancing Health and Wellness Practices
27:00 Exploring Women's Unique Health Challenges
29:02 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
30:58 The Impact of Shallow Breathing and Modern Posture
31:26 Proper Breathing Techniques
36:10 Incorporating Breath Work into Daily Life
46:40 Breathwork and Digestion
50:05 A Personal Story and Final Thoughts
.png){kind=logo}
Stefanie is the co-founder of moonbird, a health tech startup making breathwork accessible for better mental well-being. moonbird is the world’s first handheld breathing pacer, designed to help people reduce stress, manage anxiety, and improve sleep. With a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, a master’s in IP and data protection law, and prior experience in two other startups, Stefanie brings a unique mix of scientific, legal, and entrepreneurial expertise. She discovered the power of breathwork while dealing with her own sleep issues and quickly realized a gap: despite strong scientific evidence, there were no appealing, consumer-friendly products in the space. That insight led to the founding of moonbird — to translate science into tools that are simple, effective, and cool to use.
Become a member of the notalone community and make sure you never miss an episode.
A community of Self-Discovery.
.jpg)
.jpg)
