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