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Elevating Self Worth and Choosing Yourself with Lihi Be
Episode 492
Wednesday, 29 July, 2026
In this heartfelt episode, we're joined by Lihi Be, a pioneering breathwork, movement, and somatic practitioner whose journey traverses the worlds of mindfulness, tech hustle, and the realities of reclaiming self-worth. Lihi unpacks what it means to truly be in a culture defined by output, shares the radical importance of rest and vulnerability (especially in the LA tech scene), and tells raw stories of heartbreak, transformation, and surviving a near-death experience in the wild. If you're a driven LA tech builder ready to reconnect with your own humanity, this one will hit home. Key Topics & Highlights The Cost of Hustle: Why driven people in tech so often abandon their own well-being for productivity, and how reclaiming self-connection actually increases clarity and output 01:16. Defining Breathwork: Lihi Benisty shares her transition from yoga to breathwork as a pillar of life and healing 04:17. Reframing Healing: Ditching the "guru" complex and why real transformation is about reclaiming your autonomy—not outsourcing it to a healer 16:18. Vulnerability in Tech: Why showing up honestly, even with anxiety or heartbreak, is a strength—not a weakness—for leaders and builders 46:40. The Power of Boundaries: The liberating effect of saying "no," practicing somatic awareness, and communicating personal needs—even when it feels risky 49:01; 01:05:10. How to Rest Without Guilt: Rest is not a reward for burnout but a necessity for creativity and productivity. Get three-breath practices to reset before high-stress moments 01:01:21. Lihi’s Own Reclamation Journey: From depression to a near-fatal encounter with bears, a breakup, and finding new life on Kauai, Lihi keeps it transparent about growth, loss, and realignment 26:00. Building Community & Integrity: Tips for identifying who’s really “for you” in your network or team—and the value of friends who just sit in the mud with you 55:13. Leadership: How founders and tech leaders can integrate breathwork, self-inquiry, and community values into their startups for healthier, more effective teams 01:02:08. Featured Guest Lihi Benisty aka "Lihi Be" Breathwork, movement, and somatic practitioner Retreat leader, poet, and Substack creator Former founding teacher at Open (Venice, CA); now based in Kauai Find her: lihibe.com | Instagram: @lihi_be Poetry book: The Self Reframed in the Realm of Raw (Amazon) Resources & Recommendations Book: Sum by David Eagleman — Short stories with a creative take on the afterlife 01:06:08 Poetry Inspiration: David Whyte Upcoming Retreats: Esalen in Southern California, Omega Institute in New York, Brazil Virtual Workshops: Regularly offered — sign up via Lihi’s site or Instagram DM Advice Every “no” is one step closer to a “yes.” The truest autonomy is saying no without excuses 01:05:10. Three conscious breaths can shift your state before any high-stakes meeting or tough conversation 01:02:03. ____ Share, subscribe, and leave us a review! Connect with the vibrant LA tech community at wearelatech.com. Listening to WeAreLATech means championing LA’s builders—one breath at a time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
