Kristi Battalini’s life could be a movie. From working as a Chicago violent crimes detective to becoming a healer, breathwork facilitator, and nutrition therapy practitioner, her transformation is powerful and inspiring.

In this episode, Kristi shares how she made the leap from law enforcement to founding Vital Edge, why breathwork was the key to her own healing, and how it helps others release trauma stored in the body. We also explore the challenges of being a high achiever, the grief of identity shifts, and how to reframe your thoughts with simple but powerful tools.

You’ll Learn:

• How trauma lives in the body — and how breathwork can release it.

• Why high achievement often hides unworthiness.

• How the brain gets addicted to drama and stress.

• Why it’s okay to grieve your old self during big identity shifts.

• The power of “What if…?” questions for reframing resistance.

Special Guest — Kristi Battalini
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🚀 Performers, college athletes, and high achievers — if you’re ready to elevate your performance, regulate your nervous system, and heal from burnout, connect with Kristi today.

Mentioned in this Episode:
📚 The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk

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