Leland Daniel Holgate Sr.

Leland Holgate Sr. is a combat veteran, neuroscientist, and global leader in breath-based transformation. After surviving a catastrophic neck injury that left him temporarily paralyzed, Leland defied the odds—learning to walk again through breath, mindset, and discipline. Today, he’s the founder of The Willful Warrior, a movement helping people in 49+ countries rewire pain, stress, and trauma through science-backed breathwork and nervous system mastery. Currently completing his Master’s in Biomedical Neuroscience with a forthcoming doctorate in Neurochemistry, Leland bridges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to empower others to awaken their inner healer and live fully alive.