Meet your guide
Mary O’Dwyer, Ph.D.
Founder of The Breath Of New Life. A personal, thoughtful approach to breathwork, Energy Healing and the changes that shape our lives.
From science to a deeply personal calling
Raised near Blarney Castle in Ireland, Mary went on to build a career in food science and chemistry in the United States. Alongside her professional work, she was raising a family and navigating the pressures familiar to many working parents.
Her own experience of overwhelm led her to seek a different way of living. Through work that helped her reconnect with herself, she began to rediscover a sense of joy, possibility and belonging.
That personal journey became the foundation for Breath of New Life. Today, Mary brings a science background, an intuitive approach and a warm human connection to her work with people in Cork and online.
You are welcome as you are
Mary’s practice is grounded in listening closely, meeting people without judgement, and making room for their individual experience.
Whether you arrive for a group session, private breathwork or Energy Healing, the invitation is to slow down and reconnect with what matters to you.
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Every time I have had the opportunity to hear Mary speak, regardless of the subject matter, I always walk away feeling optimistic and with actionable items I trust I can act upon in my life.
Kathy Sizemore, Commissioner for the City of Temecula, California
Warm, engaging conversations about everyday challenges, wellbeing and finding a renewed sense of possibility.
Mary speaks to organisations, community groups and leadership teams, and takes part in media interviews and podcasts. Her existing speaking work combines personal stories with practical, participatory experiences.
Groups & organisations
Discuss a talk or workshop for your workplace, community, conference or wellbeing event.
Podcasts & media
Invite Mary to share her perspective on navigating change, reconnecting with yourself and the role of breath in her work.
Speaking, training & media experience
Mary’s speaking experience includes wellbeing events, professional communities and staff development.
Oak Grove Center
Staff training with practical tools for managing stress, praised by Program Director Misty Kerrigan.
Health Fair EXPO
Wellness education and hands-on demonstrations, recognised by family physician Dr. Laurie Blanscet.
Wake Up Inland Empire
Featured among the organisations and audiences in Mary’s speaking portfolio.
Holistic Chamber of Commerce
Murrieta chapter, featured in Mary’s speaking portfolio.
Speaking recognition & professional audiences
Mary’s work and presentations have been recognised by leaders across health, education, business and community life.
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Nunn, President/CEO, endorsed Mary’s dynamic speaking and relatable messages.
City of Temecula
Commissioner Kathy Sizemore spoke of Mary’s engaging storytelling and practical takeaways.
New Hampshire House of Representatives
Representative Jeanine Notter praised Mary’s clear and engaging public speaking.
Oak Grove Center
Program Director Misty Kerrigan described Mary’s training for staff supporting at-risk youth.
Health Fair EXPO
Dr. Laurie Blanscet highlighted Mary’s wellness education and hands-on demonstrations.
Professional speaking community
Esther Phahla, CPA, DTM, Rotarian and author, commended Mary’s presence and ability to connect with audiences.
Podcasts & interviews
Mary has shared her experience through podcast conversations and media interviews. Her original speaking portfolio includes an archive of the podcast and media features, with listening links where available.
Podcasts & media interviews: Listen to Mary as a guest
Ten of our favorite conversations with podcast hosts and interviewers, with links to listen.
Inner Work · Hosted by Dr. Josephine Hardman
Transformational Breath with Mary O’Dwyer, Ph.D.
Mary joins Dr. Josephine Hardman to discuss her personal journey and how Transformational Breath® can support emotional release, healing and inner change.
Listen to this episode ↗Don’t Hold Your Breath · Guest: Mary O’Dwyer
Don’t Hold Your Breath with Mary O’Dwyer
A guest conversation with Mary exploring breathwork and how our breathing habits can influence everyday wellbeing.
Listen to this episode ↗Meditation Not Medicine · Guest: Mary O’Dwyer
Just Breathe with Mary O’Dwyer
A conversation about the importance of breathing, slowing down and making space for greater awareness.
Listen to this episode ↗How to Use Breath Work to Uplift Your Mood · Guest: Mary O’Dwyer
How to Use Breath Work to Uplift Your Mood
Mary discusses using conscious breathing as a practical way to influence mood and reconnect with yourself.
Listen to this episode ↗Manifesting Joy: 52 Weeks of Hope · Guest: Mary O’Dwyer
Heal Your Traumas in Seconds with Mary O’Dwyer, Ph.D.
Mary shares how breath, emotions and letting go of accumulated experiences are connected, drawing on her own story of change.
Listen to this episode ↗Enter Through the Blue Door · Guest: Mary O’Dwyer
Enter Through the Blue Door — Mary O’Dwyer
Mary talks about personal transformation and opening the door to a different way of living.
Listen to this episode ↗Journey with Jen Poulson · Hosted by Jen Poulson
Just Breathe with Mary O’Dwyer
Jen Poulson welcomes Mary to discuss emotional healing, limiting beliefs and finding renewed direction in life.
Listen to this episode ↗Enthusiastically Spiritual · Hosted by Teresa and Tom Shantz
Enthusiastic About Breath Work with Mary O’Dwyer
Mary joins a spiritual-wellbeing conversation about breathwork and bringing more awareness into daily life.
Listen to this episode ↗VoiceAmerica · Guest: Mary O’Dwyer
Change Your Breath, Change Your Life with Mary O’Dwyer
A VoiceAmerica conversation about breathing patterns and how conscious breathwork can support personal change.
Listen to this episode ↗The Impact Brand Doctor · Guest: Mary O’Dwyer
When You Feel You Are Ready, But Your Brand Is Not
Mary appears on The Impact Brand Doctor for a conversation about personal readiness and how a brand communicates that growth to the world.
Listen to this episode ↗Words from her community
Mary is a dynamic speaker. She has the gift of finding perfect metaphors for her messages that make them very relatable and understandable.
Brooke Nunn, President/CEO of Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce