S3Ep49: Performance Starts Within: Nervous System Regulation, Breath, and the Moderne Athlete with Dr. Sean Drake
Fri Feb 06 2026
Nervous system regulation, breathwork, energy, cutting edge recovery technology, and systems-based care take center stage in this powerful conversation with Dr. Sean Drake, founder of Moderne Athlete.
In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, Kristi Hujik chats with Dr. Sean Drake to explore a modern, human-first approach to healing and performance—one that treats the body as an integrated system rather than a collection of isolated parts.
Drawing from years of experience working alongside professional athletes across the NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA TOUR, and beyond, Sean shares why sustainable performance doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from restoring safety, alignment, and regulation within the body.
Together, they discuss the central role of the nervous system in recovery and resilience, the profound impact of breathwork in calming the body and supporting healing, and how movement, mindset, and regulation work together to expand capacity. Sean also brings real client stories into the conversation, illustrating the meaningful shifts that occur when individuals feel supported rather than overridden.
This episode is for athletes, high performers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels stuck in overdrive and is searching for a more aligned, sustainable path to health and performance.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
04:47 Combining Modalities For Healing and Recovery
06:25 Integrating Modalities for Holistic Healing
07:45 Energy In The Body and the Combination of Therapies
11:09 Personalized Approaches to Athlete Recovery
13:19 The Importance of Safety in Healing
19:36 Real-Life Success Stories in Healing
22:38 Amazing Healing Stories In Finding Safety
24:30 Understanding the Body's Natural Healing
26:33 Addressing Skepticism in Alternative Therapies
29:31 The Power of Breath Work
35:27 Zenbud Device for Nervous System Regulation
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Nervous system regulation, breathwork, energy, cutting edge recovery technology, and systems-based care take center stage in this powerful conversation with Dr. Sean Drake, founder of Moderne Athlete. In this episode of Ripple Effect Connection, Kristi Hujik chats with Dr. Sean Drake to explore a modern, human-first approach to healing and performance—one that treats the body as an integrated system rather than a collection of isolated parts. Drawing from years of experience working alongside professional athletes across the NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA TOUR, and beyond, Sean shares why sustainable performance doesn’t come from pushing harder, but from restoring safety, alignment, and regulation within the body. Together, they discuss the central role of the nervous system in recovery and resilience, the profound impact of breathwork in calming the body and supporting healing, and how movement, mindset, and regulation work together to expand capacity. Sean also brings real client stories into the conversation, illustrating the meaningful shifts that occur when individuals feel supported rather than overridden. This episode is for athletes, high performers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who feels stuck in overdrive and is searching for a more aligned, sustainable path to health and performance. Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:47 Combining Modalities For Healing and Recovery 06:25 Integrating Modalities for Holistic Healing 07:45 Energy In The Body and the Combination of Therapies 11:09 Personalized Approaches to Athlete Recovery 13:19 The Importance of Safety in Healing 19:36 Real-Life Success Stories in Healing 22:38 Amazing Healing Stories In Finding Safety 24:30 Understanding the Body's Natural Healing 26:33 Addressing Skepticism in Alternative Therapies 29:31 The Power of Breath Work 35:27 Zenbud Device for Nervous System Regulation Connect with Kristi Hujik:Instagram - https://instagram.com/wholehealthkristi Website - https://www.kristihujik.com Subscribe to my Youtube Channel Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WholehealthkristiHealth & Performance Coaching/Keynotes for CEO’s, Businesses, Executive Leaders, & High Performers - https://www.kristihujik.com/corporate-offeringsJoin my free online VIP Community - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BBMu47UsB/Product discounts - https://linktr.ee/wholehealthkristiConnect with Dr. Sean Drake:Website for Moderne Athlete - https://moderneathlete.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drseandrakePersonal Website - https://drseandrake.com