We had the good fortune of connecting with Danny Trifone and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Danny, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
We all experience psychological suffering to some degree, whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression, or something else. I firmly believe there are actions that everyone can take, and skills that everyone can build up that can make a measurable difference in how they feel. Everything changed for me when I started doing a daily practice of breathwork and meditation. I want to share that experience with as many people as possible and that is the driving force behind everything I do.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
We started the Breathe and Think better project three years ago. It all started as a newsletter, mostly highlighting positive things happening in the world during the pandemic. We saw a huge need for positivity during those times and did our best to fill it. Along the way, we started practicing meditation and breathwork to help with our own mental health. When we started writing about it, we quickly saw this was something people were interested in so we started making videos and posting them on social media. When we reached over 200,000 followers in two weeks we knew we had something important, something that people wanted and needed.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I love where we live because of our easy access to the natural world. Sure, there are great bars and restaurants, but the magic of San Diego for me lies in the ocean. Checking out the Tide Pools, hopping in the water with sharks and seals, and experiencing the unforgettable sunsets. That is what San Diego is all about for me.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to thank my amazing partner Kelli for supporting me every single step of the way. My best friend and business partner Jake for taking this journey with me. My wonderful family for always believing in me and giving me the opportunity to succeed. And finally, the two teachers whom I’ve never met but have changed my life; James Nestor and Sam Harris.

Website: https://www.breatheandthinkbetter.com/now

Instagram: https://imginn.com/itsdannytee/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-trifone-31bb2291/

Other: TikTok Channels https://www.tiktok.com/@breathebluedoor?lang=en 350k followers https://www.tiktok.com/@the1minutemeditation?lang=en 16k followers

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