Eating Disorder to World-Class Strongwoman | Sandra Bradley on Mindset, Breath & Oxygen Advantage

About this episode

Sandra Bradley shares her transformative journey from an eating disorder to becoming a world-class strongwoman through strength training and breathwork.

Can strength training, breathwork, and self-awareness completely transform a life shaped by bullying, low confidence, and an eating disorder? In this powerful conversation, professional strongwoman and strength & performance coach Sandra Bradley shares how she became one of the world’s leading strongwomen and how tools like Oxygen Advantage® breathing, mindfulness, and process-focused training have shaped her body and mind. We explore: - How Sandra went from watching World’s Strongest Man on TV to becoming a top strongwoman athlete - Her journey from eating disorder, bullying, and dissociation to self-acceptance and inner strength - Why lifting odd objects and historical stones (including the famous Fullsterkur stone in Iceland – 154 kg) builds real-world resilience - How Oxygen Advantage style breathing, cold exposure (ice baths), and mindfulness support nervous system regulation and recovery - The difference between ego-based goals vs intrinsic goals in training and life - How to use strength sports, breathwork, and presence as tools for self-confidence, emotional regulation, and personal growth If you’re interested in Oxygen Advantage breathing, mental performance…

People in this episode

Host: Oxygen Advantage

Guest: Sandra Bradley

Topics covered

• strength training
• breathwork
• self-awareness
• eating disorders
• personal growth
• mindfulness

Keywords

• Oxygen Advantage breathing
• mental performance
• strength training
• ADHD
• burnout recovery
• self-confidence
• emotional regulation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Oxygen Advantage

Books & works: Fullsterkur stone

Places: Iceland

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