Ep. 29: Is Anxiety Optional? w/ Todd Steinberg

In Today’s Episode: Is Anxiety Optional? Join us as we talk with Todd Steinberg, founder of Komuso Design and creator of the Shift, who shares his insights on using breathwork as a wearable, science-backed solution to everyday stress and anxiety. From childhood anxiety to entrepreneurship, Todd’s journey reveals how simple tools can create profound mental clarity. Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode: -Anxiety isn’t an identity — it’s a habit you can rewire. -Breath is the fastest, most accessible way to shift your state. -No single tool is a cure-all — true wellness requires an “army” of practices. Questions We Answer in This Episode: -Is it really possible to reverse anxiety naturally? -Why don’t we breathe properly — and what changes when we do? -How can wearable tools like SHIFT actually help with stress? (0:00) Introduction to the Decision Lab Podcast and Guest Todd from Camuso Design (1:30) Todd's reaction to the surprise segment and his "fighter" mentality (4:35) Todd's journey with stress, anxiety, and holistic wellness (13:17) Todd's personal growth and the value of social connections (19:00) Historical perspectives of downtime and personal self-improvement experiments (21:45) SHIFT concept and Camuso Design's origin story (24:13) Science of slow breathing, vagus nerve, and stress reactions (27:28) Co-regulation, SHIFT development, and customer feedback (34:33) Research, collaborations, and skepticisms about SHIFT (40:44) Myths, practical uses, and cleanliness of slow breathing tools (45:19) Future vision, new products, and the final five questions (53:23) Understanding the consumer and advice for future guests (57:23) Sponsor: Quit vaping and smoking course (59:01) Final words and holiday gift suggestion