The Open Exchange with Paul Martinez
The Open Exchange Podcast shares real conversations with people from different backgrounds who have something meaningful to say. Paul Martinez hosts each episode with curiosity and honesty, asking questions that lead to deeper stories and personal truths. Guests include creators, entrepreneurs, athletes, and everyday individuals who talk about growth, failure, faith, identity, and discipline. Episodes capture honest moments, unexpected lessons, and practical takeaways without forcing a narrative. The focus is on connection, reflection, and the value of listening to someone’s journey without rushing past the details.
The Open Exchange with Paul Martinez
Johnny Longinidis | Understanding Yourself and Redefining Success Through Stillness
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In this deep and raw conversation, Paul Martinez sits down with entrepreneur and breath work expert Johnny Longinidis to unpack the journey from emotional suppression and near-suicide to purpose, healing, and spiritual alignment.
Johnny shares his Greek-American upbringing, his entrepreneurial grind, and the turning point that led him to breath work, yoga, and a new definition of success. They discuss how men mask pain, how to build emotional intelligence, and how breath and stillness can guide us back to purpose.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & How They Connected
02:00 - Johnny’s Greek Roots & Early Hustle
06:45 - From Restaurants to Self-Discovery
10:20 - What is Pranayama & Why It Matters
14:00 - Emotional Repression & Masculinity
17:45 - Losing His Father & Baseball Dreams
21:00 - Rock Bottom: A Voice That Saved His Life
26:30 - How Habits & Environment Shape You
30:00 - Meditation Misconceptions & Getting Started
35:45 - The Science & Simplicity of Breathwork
41:00 - How to Identify Suppressed Emotions
45:30 - Johnny’s Daily Spiritual Practices
50:00 - Why Life Has No Final Destination
53:00 - How to Work with Johnny & Final Thoughts
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