Breath, Storytelling, and the Art of Being Fully Alive with Chris Keener

In this episode of The Authentic Creative, I dialogue with the incredible Chris Keener: filmmaker, creative director, and breathwork guide, who has a rare gift for mining the gold in people and brands alike. From his days directing documentaries across the globe for Netflix, National Geographic, and PBS, to redefining what a brand voice can be as the former Creative Director of MUD\WTR, Chris has always been on a journey of deep exploration.
Now, through his work with Goldenair Breathwork, Chris guides people inward, helping them strip away the noise and reconnect with their true essence through the power of breath. In our conversation, we explore the intersection of storytelling and breathwork, what it truly means to be an authentic creative, and how something as simple as breathing can unlock clarity, joy, and transformation.
In this episode, we dive into:
• How storytelling and breathwork share a common thread of truth and transformation
• Chris’s journey from filmmaking to breathwork facilitation
• A powerful moment that left him in awe of breathwork’s potential
• What it means to be an authentic creative and how that definition evolves over time
• Practical insights on how breathwork can support creativity and personal growth
Chris’s words are a powerful reminder that creativity isn’t just about what we make, but how we live, breathe, and show up fully: no masks, no holding back.
Connect with Chris Keener: Website: Goldenair Breathwork (www.goldenairb...) Instagram: @chriskeener ( / chriskeener )
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Hi Soul Sisters and Brothers! It’s a profound gift to have found you! I was born in an American Sikh yoga ashram in Boston but mainly grew up with Reiki masters, channelers and healers in Vermont. I’ve been a professional film and TV actor for over 25 years appearing in over 30 feature films, and national commercials. I’m a domestic CEO, Mountain Breathwork teacher, Akashic teacher, Reiki Master of Masters, Human Design reader, Buddhist practitioner. My husband, two boys and I live outside Portland, Oregon, where I enjoy music, dance and our two dogs!
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