Professional Endorsements

I was engaged to conduct a professional review of Breathtaking, a mobile application designed to support mental health through personalized daily practices for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and psychological clarity. My evaluation included direct use of the application, review of the personality-based assessment framework, exploration of the exercise and practice library, and analysis of the overall user experience over the course of approximately three months.

In a world where many people feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and disconnected from their own emotional balance, Breathtaking offers something both rare and deeply needed: a structured, simple, and personalized way to return to oneself each day. Rather than requiring users to sift through endless self-help content, the application provides targeted daily practices designed to meet the user where they are emotionally, mentally, and physiologically.

Breathtaking is built around a thoughtful personalization model that uses a psychometric assessment and daily check-ins to support five key dimensions of psychophysiological functioning: stress and anxiety levels, emotional regulation capacity, energy and vitality, cognitive clarity, and sense of purpose. This information is then used to recommend practices aligned with the user's unique personality patterns and present-day needs. From a clinical perspective, this approach is highly meaningful. Individuals do not respond to self-regulation techniques in the same way, and the application demonstrates a clear understanding that the most effective practices are often the ones that are both personally compatible and realistically sustainable.

The therapeutic content offered within the app draws from well-established, evidence-informed methods commonly used in modern psychological and somatic approaches. These include breath-based regulation exercises, mindfulness and meditation, grounding techniques, cognitive reframing, journaling practices, and somatic awareness strategies. The application also includes an accessible and well-referenced science section that reflects a strong commitment to aligning the user experience with research-supported mental health and nervous system regulation principles.

What stood out most in my review was the way Breathtaking makes emotional regulation feel practical, approachable, and achievable. Many people know they “should” meditate, breathe, journal, or regulate their stress but struggle with consistency, motivation, and clarity around what to do in the moment. Breathtaking solves that common problem by providing a daily practice structure that reduces decision fatigue while still feeling individualized and supportive.

From an ethical and safety standpoint, the application does not attempt to diagnose or treat psychiatric disorders, nor does it position itself as a replacement for therapy or clinical care. Instead, it serves as a self-regulation support tool designed to strengthen self-awareness, build healthier emotional habits, and encourage consistent nervous system regulation practices. When used as intended, I did not observe any foreseeable risks of harm to the general population.

Based on my professional review, I strongly support Breathtaking as a valuable resource for individuals who want to feel more grounded, emotionally steady, and connected to themselves. It offers a clear and structured pathway toward improved resilience, greater self-regulation, and daily emotional clarity. I believe it has strong potential to help users develop lasting self-regulation habits through small, meaningful daily actions.

This endorsement reflects my professional evaluation of the application's design, content, and methodology. It is important to note that individuals experiencing severe psychological distress, acute psychiatric symptoms, or significant mental health impairment should seek support from a licensed mental health provider.