Art & Science of Breathing by Alveos

About Art & Science of Breathing by Alveos

Art & Science of Breathing is the weekly show that aims to turn every inhale into an insight. Host Patrick Obolgogiani (CEO & co-founder of Alveos) grills neuroscientists, pulmonologists, elite athletes, and breath-work mavericks on the cutting-edge research shaping how we sleep, train, heal, and think. On alternate weeks our in-house AI distils peer-reviewed papers and Alveos blog posts into bite-size audio briefs you can finish before your coffee cools. From CO₂-tolerance drills to the neuroplastic magic of nasal breathing, we separate myth from measurable. If you’ve ever wondered why your smartwatch says you stopped breathing at 3 a.m.—or how to hack that next 5 K PR, then hit follow, take a deep breath, and let’s get into it. Presented by: Alveos Ltd https://alveoslabs.com/

Publisher

Alveos Ltd

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   You Are Breathing Too Much: The Buteyko Case Against Deep Breathing | E18: Sasha Yakovleva

   Sasha Yakovleva co-founded the Buteyko Breathing Center in Crestone, Colorado. She trained at the Buteyko Clinic in Moscow under Ludmila Buteyko and Dr Andrey Novozhilov, and co-authored Breathe To Heal with K.P. Buteyko and A.E. Novozhilov. She came to the method in 2008, when her husband Thomas's asthma left him unable to work or walk far. A phone call to Buteyko's widow, a wire transfer with no contract, and a trip to the clinic changed his life, and then hers. Most guests on this show talk about breathing more fully. Sasha argues the opposite. In the Buteyko view, most modern people take in far more air than they need, and the fix is to breathe less: through the nose, silently, almost invisibly, with a mild sense of air hunger. Patrick Obolgogiani asks her to make that case, to explain what carbon dioxide does in the body according to Buteyko's work, and to say where the evidence is strong and where it is thinner than her field admits. Then you get to try it. Sasha walks Patrick through the first steps of breathing normalization on air: nose, silence, still shoulders and chest, and a two-finger exercise for finding the sweet spot of air hunger. The last third covers meditation and the nervous system, the nose as the body's air conditioner, children, mouth breathing and adenoids, how Buteyko explained asthma, who the method is for, and the myth she most wants gone: that any breathing technique is good for you. What you will hear: Thomas in 2008, and the phone call to Buteyko's widow Why Sasha says the Buteyko method is not a breathing technique The Soviet laboratory in Siberia where breathing was studied for years The case against "take a deep breath" Healthy breathing is diaphragmatic, nasal, silent and almost invisible Why lifestyle, in her account, explains modern over-breathing Carbon dioxide as Buteyko saw it, and what the yogis called prana The 150 diseases claim, and where the trials actually sit Try it: nose, silence, stillness, air hunger Focus on the inhale, and let the exhale take care of itself Children, mouth breathing and adenoids Asthma as a defence mechanism, in the Buteyko model The biggest breathing myth, according to Sasha The views on asthma, allergies and other conditions in this episode are Sasha's and her tradition's, drawn from the Buteyko Clinic's clinical experience. Alveos makes a wellness wearable, not a medical device. Nothing here is medical advice. Never change or stop prescribed medication, including inhalers, without talking to your own doctor. Find Sasha Yakovleva: Website: breathingcenter.com Video course: Buteyko Breathing Step by Step Community: Buteyko Breath Master Community, live on Sundays Books: Breathe To Heal, Adenoids Without Surgery Art & Science of Breathing is made by alveos. Learn more about Alveos One at alveoslabs.com. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:08 Who Dr Buteyko was, and a husband who could not breathe 08:46 Why the method is not a breathing technique 10:59 A Soviet laboratory in Siberia 13:39 The case against taking a deep breath 16:57 What healthy breathing looks like 21:08 Why modern people over-breathe 25:44 Carbon dioxide is not a waste gas 32:38 The 150 diseases claim and the evidence 36:54 Try it, from nose breathing to air hunger 44:53 Meditation, the nervous system and the exhale 49:21 The nose as the body's air conditioner 50:58 Children, mouth breathing and adenoids 54:48 Asthma from the Buteyko view 58:27 Rapid fire on safety, timelines and myths 62:19 Asthma, alveos and where to find Sasha

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   25 Sept 2026

   Heart Is Not a Metronome: A Cardiologist on Breath, HRV and the Vagus Nerve | E17: Dr Boon Lim

   Dr Boon Lim is a consultant cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Imperial College Healthcare in London, clinical lead of the Imperial Syncope Diagnostic Service, and the author of Keeping Your Heart Healthy. He did his PhD on the autonomic control of the heart, and he came to breathing the same way many of his patients do: it was the one thing that shifted his own stress, sleep and state. Patrick Obolgogiani recorded this one in Boon's clinic. Boon starts with an exercise you can do while listening, two fingers on your pulse and a slow breath in and out, to feel your own heart rate variability. From there he explains the difference between the HRV a watch reports and respiratory sinus arrhythmia, what vagal tone means when a clinician says it, why he thinks of the autonomic nervous system as a yin and yang rather than a switch, and what happens to the body when someone sits in sympathetic dominance for months rather than minutes. The second half is practical. Boon describes the bottom up route into the nervous system through breath and the top down route through emotion, why he thinks slow coherent breathing at around six seconds in and six seconds out amplifies HRV, and the two minute reset he uses between patients. He also explains postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, why people faint, and the heart myth he would most like to retire. What you will hear: Feel your own HRV: a pulse and breath exercise you can do right now HRV versus respiratory sinus arrhythmia, and why comparing your score with someone else's rarely makes sense The vagus nerve, vagal tone and the yin and yang of the autonomic nervous system Sympathetic dominance: pain, trauma, neurodivergence and the expectation gap POTS and the parable of the six blind men and the elephant Bottom up through breath, top down through emotion Coherent breathing, resonance and the two minute reset Why we faint, and what playing dead has to do with it Coronary disease is a disease of inflammation, not just cholesterol The clinical views in this episode are Dr Lim's own. Alveos makes a wellness wearable, not a medical device. Nothing here is medical advice; if you have a heart condition, talk to your own clinician. Find Dr Boon Lim: Website: drboonlim.co.uk Fainting resources: stopfainting.com Book: Keeping Your Heart Healthy Art & Science of Breathing is made by alveos. Learn more about Alveos One at alveoslabs.com. A note on the audio: this episode was recorded in person on a single microphone. Boon comes through loud and clear; Patrick's questions are a little further from the mic. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:08 Why a cardiologist studied the nervous system 01:47 Breathing as a clinical tool 04:09 Your heart should never beat like a metronome 08:42 HRV versus respiratory sinus arrhythmia 14:11 The vagus nerve and vagal tone 20:20 What autonomic dysfunction is 27:19 POTS and the six blind men 29:06 Bottom up through breath, top down through emotion 37:01 Coherent breathing and the two minute reset 48:24 Why we faint 53:34 Rapid fire: myths about the heart and HRV 56:22 The book and where to find Boon

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   22 Sept 2026

   Better at Feeling: Why Regulation Is Not a Solo Sport | E16: Alex Tsuk

   Alex Tsuk had never cried in his life. A therapist gave up on him after three sessions and sent him to a breathwork class instead. One breath later he cried for an hour and a half, and thirteen years on he has guided more than 7,000 people through breath, cold, movement and connection at BreathingCold in Bali. In this conversation with Patrick Obolgogiani, Alex explains why the breath itself is the least important part of what he does, and why safety, integration and other people matter more. He describes what he has seen when people push to the edges of their physiology, why the science he draws on suggests that changing your relationship with stress matters more than reducing it, and what co-regulation looks like in practice: eye contact, a hug, a hand on the shoulder of someone hyperventilating in an ice bath. There is a direct challenge to Alveos in here too. Most of the wellness industry, wearables included, sells a solo practice. Alex thinks that misses the point, and Patrick lets him make the case. What you will hear: The first breath that cracked open a rational businessman Why Alex spends a third of every session on integration What Dr Marc Cohen's work on extreme practices taught him about the window of expansion Self-regulation versus co-regulation, and why you cannot do the second alone How he uses HRV and EEG feedback with clients, and why he no longer measures anything himself How to choose a breathwork facilitator you can trust, and what the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance certification means One conscious breath before you answer: the practice he does hundreds of times a day A 30 day no gym challenge and other ways to get out of your own way "With me, you're not going to feel better. But you're going to be better at feeling." The views and claims in this episode are Alex's own. Alveos makes a wellness wearable, not a medical device. If you have a health condition, talk to your doctor before starting intense breathwork or cold exposure. Find Alex: Website: breathingcoldbali.com (http://breathingcoldbali.com) Instagram: instagram.com/breathing_cold (http://instagram.com/breathing_cold) All events and free content: linktr.ee/breathingcold (http://linktr.ee/breathingcold) Art & Science of Breathing is made by alveos. Learn more about Alveos One at alveoslabs.com (http://alveoslabs.com). Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:16 The first breath: from anger to tears 03:19 From friends' living rooms to 7,000 people 05:24 The method: safety first, breath second 08:47 What the extremes do to the body 12:42 Why you cannot do this alone 17:04 Wearables, data and community 19:54 Co-regulation in practice 27:08 How to choose a facilitator 29:45 Advice for new facilitators 33:25 One conscious breath 37:02 Getting out of your own way 40:07 Myths, bliss and being better at feeling 44:27 The breath as remote control 48:52 Where to find Alex

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   1 Sept 2026

   The Science of Aging Well: Diet, Breathwork & What Actually Works | E15: Dr. David Cox

   The conversation delves into the link between nutrition and lung health, exploring the impact of nutrition on lung aging and the role of breathwork in stress reduction and inflammation levels. It then transitions to the science of breathwork, its potential benefits, and the decision to pursue full-time journalism. The evolution of health communication and the impact of social media on health trends are discussed, followed by a focus on challenging longevity hype and the importance of living disease-free in older age. The conversation concludes with an evaluation of health claims, evidence, and the impact of dinner timing and intermittent fasting on health. The conversation delves into various factors contributing to aging and longevity, including the impact of dietary acid load, micronutrients, cooking methods, and breathing on aging. It also explores the potential of wearables in preventative health and discusses health claims, underrated health factors, and behavioral changes for aging individuals. Takeaways Breathwork and lung health are closely linked, with nutrition playing a significant role in lung aging. The science of breathwork is still in its early stages, with potential benefits for stress reduction and inflammation levels. Dietary acid load impacts aging Micronutrients play a significant role in aging Breathing is a crucial pillar of health Wearables have potential in preventative health Fiber intake is underrated and impactful Omega-3 supplements and B vitamin complex are worth considering Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Link Between Nutrition and Lung Health 02:55 The Science of Breathwork and Its Potential Benefits 06:06 Transition from Science to Journalism 08:01 The Evolution of Health Communication 13:54 Challenging Longevity Hype and Focusing on Quality of Life 19:02 Evaluating Health Claims and Nutrition Recommendations 26:44 Blue Zones and Longevity 27:20 Cooking Methods and AGEs 31:17 Micronutrients and Aging 35:26 Dietary Acid Load and Aging 41:16 Breathing as a Pillar of Health 46:26 Wearables in Preventative Health 51:01 Health Claims and Behavioral Changes

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   24 Aug 2026

   The Promise & Perils of Wearables: Can We Trust Our Own Data? | E14: Anupama Gowda

   Anu discusses her eight-month study wearing two wearables to measure various aspects of the body, focusing on the breath. She explores the intersection of art, science, and technology, and the promise and perils of wearables. Her unique background in arts, technology, and business provides a distinct perspective on the topic. The conversation explores the impact of wearable technologies on agency and self-perception, the role of technology in habit formation, and the potential of AI in shaping the future of health monitoring. Anu's work 'Sensing Prana' is also discussed, highlighting the intersection of technology and embodied experience. Takeaways Art, Science, and Technology Intersection Promise and Perils of Wearables Wearable technologies can impact agency and self-perception Technology plays a role in habit formation and discipline AI has the potential to shape the future of health monitoring Chapters 00:00 The Study of Breath and Wearables 03:21 The Intersection of Art, Science, and Technology 06:39 Anu's Unique Background and Perspective 09:59 The Promise and Perils of Wearables 12:07 The Significance of Breathing 17:11 The Promise and Perils of Wearables (Continued) 21:30 Impact of Wearable Technologies on Agency 23:53 Role of Technology in Habit Formation 27:56 Sensing Prana: Exploring Embodied Experience 39:03 The Future of Health Monitoring: AI and Data Interpretation

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   11 Aug 2026

   The Deeper Side of Breathwork: Transformation & Facilitation | E13: Benedict Beaumont

   What happens when breathwork goes beyond relaxation and becomes a tool for profound personal transformation? In this episode, Patrick sits down with Benedict Beaumont, founder of Breathing Space, to explore his journey from burned-out high school teacher to breathwork educator training facilitators around the world. Benedict shares the powerful first breathwork experience that changed the direction of his life, before unpacking what may be happening physiologically during deeper conscious connected breathing sessions. They explore the relationship between breathing, altered states and emotional release, as well as the challenge of acknowledging extraordinary experiences without overselling what breathwork can do. The conversation also dives into the craft of facilitation: what it really means to be trauma-informed, why safety and agency matter, and what separates a good facilitator from a great one. Benedict shares his perspective on building a sustainable career in breathwork, the importance of community and practice, and why facilitators should develop their own style rather than simply following a script. Finally, they discuss what breathing data could actually be useful to track, why nasal breathing matters, the myth that mouth breathing is always bad, and Benedict's advice for anyone who knows something in their life needs to change but isn't quite ready to take the leap. Introduction to: Breathwork: https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/breathwork-courses (https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/breathwork-courses) Free weekly zoom workshop: https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/free-breathwork (https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/free-breathwork) . Leading Breathwork.sessions: https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/breathwork-training (https://www.makesomebreathingspace.com/breathwork-training)

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   11 Mar 2026

   Breathing for Performance: How Elite Athletes Regulate Pressure | E12: Jack McMillan

   Jack shares his personal journey of overcoming pre-performance anxiety and the pivotal role of breathing in managing stress and pressure. He highlights the lack of education and support for athletes in managing their breath and the impact of dysfunctional breathing on recovery, decision-making, and performance. Jack's transition to coaching and the integration of science and traditional methods in breathwork reveal the surprising lack of education in elite sports. The conversation covers visualization techniques in elite sports, the application of breathing techniques in corporate environments, challenges and best practices in breathing coaching, identifying signs of dysfunctional breathing, and the role of data in breathing coaching. The discussion provides insights into the practical application of visualization and breathing techniques in sports and corporate settings, as well as the importance of data-driven coaching and the identification of dysfunctional breathing patterns. Takeaways The importance of athlete-specific tools for managing pre-performance anxiety The impact of dysfunctional breathing on recovery, decision-making, and performance Visualization techniques are used in elite sports to evoke feelings and improve performance. Breathing techniques are applicable in both sports and corporate environments, impacting mental health and performance. Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Pre-Performance Anxiety 06:00 Transition to Coaching and Breathwork 11:52 Patterns of Problematic Breathing Behavior 23:53 Costs of Dysfunctional Breathing in Athletes 29:56 Visualization Techniques in Elite Sports 35:25 Application of Breathing Techniques in Corporate Environments 45:36 Challenges and Best Practices in Breathing Coaching 53:18 The Role of Data in Breathing Coaching

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   12 Feb 2026

   How Breathwork Rewires Stress, Sleep and Performance for High Achievers

   The conversation covers the career transition to holistic health, the introduction to Tiger and Turtle, the impact of breathing on mental and physical state, fear of slowing down and parasympathetic activation, coherent breathing and its benefits, gender differences in breathing, and key breathing techniques for executives. The takeaways include insights into holistic health and the importance of breathing techniques for well-being. Takeaways Holistic Health Breathing Techniques Chapters 00:00 Career Transition to Holistic Health 07:06 Diagnostic Tools for Breathing 15:05 Impact of Breathing on Mental and Physical State 20:42 Coherent Breathing and Its Benefits 26:24 Gender Differences in Breathing 32:33 Key Breathing Techniques for Executives

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   3 Feb 2026

   From Burnout to Breathwork: How One Breath Changed Everything with Rory Warnock I E10

   In this episode of Art & Science of Breathing, Patrick talks with Rory Warnock — performance coach, breathwork expert, ultramarathon athlete, and author — about the science of breathing and nervous system regulation. Rory explains how conscious breathing can improve stress resilience, mental focus, sleep quality, and physical performance by directly influencing the autonomic nervous system. They break down functional breathing, why many people live in chronic stress, how breathwork changes physiology in real time, and practical tools you can start using today. Whether you’re interested in neuroscience, high performance, or everyday wellbeing, this episode connects cutting-edge research with actionable strategies. Follow Rory Warnock: Website: https://www.rorywarnock.com/ (https://www.rorywarnock.com/) Instagram:   / rorywarnock_   (https://www.instagram.com/rorywarnock_/?hl=en) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wdLn (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wdLnVwc3TziOXsqvPxHSq?si=jhecqXAhS9eh29WiYDulhA&nd=1&dlsi=5ace6c8b97a74b75)... (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wdLnVwc3TziOXsqvPxHSq?si=jhecqXAhS9eh29WiYDulhA&nd=1&dlsi=5ace6c8b97a74b75)

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    3 Feb 2026

    Unlocking Longevity Through Breath, Energy, and Consciousness with Raj Khedun I E9

    n this episode of Art & Science of Breathing, Patrick sits down with Raj Khedun, founder of KeepFit Kingdom, longevity practitioner, and breath coach, to explore how breathing, consciousness, and energy intersect at the core of human performance and wellbeing. Raj shares his unconventional origin story - from an early obsession with evolution and human potential, through a decade of monastic study, to developing a simple, memorable breathing method now used to reduce stress, improve sleep, and restore nervous-system balance in everyday people. Together, they: • Break down how breathing directly shifts the autonomic nervous system • Explore why most people stay trapped in sympathetic overdrive — and how to exit it • Walk through Raj’s 3-3 breathing method in real time and observe its immediate effects • Discuss stress, insomnia, anxiety, ADHD, and emotional stagnation through a nervous-system lens • Examine where modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom converge • Challenge common myths around longevity, mindset, and health optimization This is a grounded, experiential conversation - moving from physiology and neurochemistry to flow states, consciousness, and what it actually means to regulate your inner state in a noisy, high-pressure world. If you’re curious about breathing as more than relaxation, as a tool for energy, clarity, and long-term resilience, this episode will expand how you think about the human system.

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    10 Dec 2025

    From Boardroom Pressure to Calm at Home: Nervous System Mastery for Leaders I E8

    Patrick welcomes breathwork facilitator and executive coach Chelsea Kane for a deep exploration of how chronic stress shapes the lives of high performers - and how intentional breathing can restore clarity, presence, and emotional balance. Chelsea shares her transition from high-pressure PR in New York to guiding CEOs, founders, and executives through nervous system regulation, personalized breathwork, and transformative practices like Breathwave.  ⸻ Key Takeaways • Why many high achievers unknowingly normalize fight-or-flight — and how to unwind it. • How nervous system regulation improves clarity, productivity, creativity, and relationships. • The link between emotional regulation and perception under stress. • “Breath as medicine”: choosing the right technique for stress, sleep, energy, or emotional release. • A guided walkthrough of Kapalabhati for instant alertness without caffeine. • When deeper practices like Breathwave are appropriate — and why facilitation matters. • How to build intuition by reconnecting with sensations in the body. • Practical guidance for beginners: why starting with a human guide is often the best first step.  ⸻ Connect with Chelsea Kane • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practice.with.chelsea/ (https://www.instagram.com/practice.with.chelsea/) • Website: chelseakane.podia.com

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    17 Nov 2025

    Legacy, Pain, and Purpose: How to Build an Unbreakable Mind I E7: André Belibi

    André Belibi has redefined what the human body and mind can endure. Born in France to a father who walked and swam his way from Cameroon to Europe, André carries a legacy of resilience that has shaped every extreme challenge he has taken on. In this conversation, we explore how he ran 3,000 km from France to Morocco, then crossed the United States on foot with a 15-kg pack, survived winter storms, rebuilt himself through breathwork, and eventually pushed into elite cold-exposure feats — from long-distance barefoot runs at –30°C to a world-record ice immersion. We dive into: • The origin story of his father’s 4-year migration through Africa and across the Atlantic • 77 marathons in a row with a bleeding back • Running across the USA and the moment he faced failure in Pennsylvania • The role of “worthy cause” in sustaining impossible effort • Breathwork protocols that fuel endurance, resilience, and cold tolerance • Using stress and adversity as a training ground • The Svalbard Arctic run — 250 km at 78° North in shorts and shoes • How to build real resilience for everyday life, not just extreme athletes • His upcoming expedition across Norway to the Nordkapp André’s story is a masterclass in purpose, grit, and the physiology of human potential — a reminder that resilience is trained at the edge, one breath at a time. Follow André on Instagram at @andre_belibi and reach out through https://andrebelibicoaching.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDdHX0JEU0RTckxSd0o5V3pUTzBjdl9NQmVZZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttZ01UZllIOVFXT0hqZUN6c1pXTUdVeUpfUEJCaFA5MDAxSFhzMnNEb0x4NkZ0bDBLZW1zd3ZjYlRzU2lERkY3VUYxd1g2Wm5NdzhPSzNkUUg4c3RzUy1tRzQxcmlYQUswUXJ0NUZDNFk2bHFKVGJKUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fandrebelibicoaching.com%2F&v=EeuRaHIlBPk)

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    15 Nov 2025

    Bipolar Disorder, Breathwork, and the Limits of Psychiatry I E6: Sean Blackwell

    Sean Blackwell joins the Art & Science of Breathing to challenge long-held assumptions about bipolar disorder, psychosis, and what healing can look like outside conventional psychiatry. We explore how diagnostic labels emerged, why bipolar I often overlaps with what used to be called schizophrenia, and where the boundaries of the biomedical model begin to break down. Sean dives into 18 years of work with holotropic breathwork, describing how altered-state breathing can surface trauma, dissolve rigid patterns in the psyche, and—under the right conditions—help people move out of chronic depression, bipolar states, and long-standing emotional blocks. We examine the tension between subjective experience and scientific evidence, why breathwork is so difficult to study, and how a future clinical trial might actually be designed. Other themes include: • the difference between bipolar I, bipolar II, and schizophrenia • why “spiritual emergencies” get misdiagnosed as illness • breathwork as a parallel to psychedelic therapy • emotional suppression in modern work culture • subjective vs objective truth • modern vs traditional shamanism • how intuition can guide life-changing decisions A wide-ranging conversation at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, trauma, and human potential. Learn more through    / @bipolarawake   (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLAAIgB7Facm7YaKaI28y6A)

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    28 Oct 2025

    How Breathing Shapes the Mind: Interoception and the Power of the Nose I E5: PhD, Andrea Zaccaro

    What if the simple act of slowing your breath could rewire your brain - shifting how you focus, feel, and even perceive reality? In this episode, Patrick talks with Dr. Andrea Zaccaro, neuroscientist and psychologist at the University of Chieti–Pescara, whose research is redefining how breathing interacts with the brain and body. They unpack the emerging science of slow nasal breathing, interoception, and how the nervous system listens to every inhale and exhale you take. You’ll learn: • Why breathing through your nose activates hidden brain circuits that mouth breathing can’t • How slow breathing boosts parasympathetic dominance, calm, and emotional control • Why your exhale may be the key to deeper body awareness and self-regulation • How certain breathing frequencies synchronize brain networks linked to focus and mindfulness • The link between breathing, meditation, and psychedelic states - and what happens when the brain “loses its sense of self” • Why breathwork isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution - and how to tailor it to your unique nervous system This episode takes you from the nasal cavity to the edges of consciousness, exploring how every breath you take shapes your mind, emotions, and the story of who you are.

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    8 Oct 2025

    How Breathwork Is Transforming the Modern Workplace I E4: Alice Dommert & Jarrod Matteson

    Architect-turned-Wellness Expert Alice Dommert and ex-lawyer, turned Leadership and Breachwork Coach, Jarrod Matteson join Patrick to explore how breathwork can rewire the way we live, lead, and work. They share the science, stories, and simple tools that help people move from burnout to balance — one breath at a time. 🎯 Key Takeaways: • How Alice’s “couch-cover moment” sparked a personal awakening and led her from architecture to corporate wellness and breathwork. • Why Jarrod left a 20-year legal career to join the corporate wellness company, Prasada, and launch with Alice, The Infinite Center, a breathwork and retreat company. • The science of the nervous system reset — how breath regulates the vagus nerve and restores balance. • Simple tools you can try instantly: the “Three Breaths” reset, “Power-Down” breath, “Breath of Fire,” and “Ocean Breath.” • Why creativity flourishes in a calm nervous system (and how to build that space each morning). • How breathwork boosts resilience, retention, and emotional intelligence inside organizations. • The surprising link between breathing, leadership, and trust — and how great leaders learn to “allow, not control.” • Inside their Journey sessions: how guided breath and music unlock stored emotions and deep self-connection. 🎧 Listen if you’ve ever wondered: How can I calm my body at work, feel more creative, or actually lead with balance and empathy?

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    1 Oct 2025

    Breathe Better, Go Faster: The Science of Efficient Breathing I E3: Prof. John Dickinson

    An Olympic team screened—and the results shocked everyone. Dr. John Dickinson found ~21% with asthma-like issues, ~20% on inhalers without evidence of asthma, and a huge blind spot: breathing pattern disorders. If you’ve ever blown up late in a race, struggled on hills, or “ran out of breath” while your legs felt fine, this episode will change how you train. 🎯 Big takeaways • Asthma vs. breathing pattern disorder — how to tell the difference • The efficient breath: lower ribcage starts, smooth in… smoother out • Why a fast exhale spikes sympathetic drive (and how to calm it) • Nose vs. mouth: when to switch (and why forcing nasal breathing can backfire) • Gym myths: why breath-holding teaches your body to brace in the wrong place • Recovery positions that actually help (and the one that doesn’t)

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    25 Sept 2025

    Unlocking Emotional Balance with Breathwork I E2: Scott Wallace

    In this enlightening episode, Scott Wallace shares his transformative journey from environmental science to becoming a breathwork facilitator. Discover how breathwork serves as a powerful tool for emotional and nervous system regulation. Key Learnings: ✅ The impact of breathwork on mental health, personal growth, and spiritual well-being. ✅ The science behind breathwork and its therapeutic benefits. ✅ Practical techniques to integrate breathwork into daily life. Tune in to explore how breathwork can unlock your full potential and foster a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you. P.S. 👉 Claim early access to your device at: alveoslabs.com

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    18 Sept 2025

    What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About Asthma, Breathlessness, and Breathing | E1: Dr Aashish Vyas

    What if the way you breathe is silently holding you back? In this powerful episode of The Art & Science of Breathing, we sit down with Dr. Aashish Vyas, consultant in respiratory medicine and head of a Severe Asthma Centre, to explore what elite athletes, children, and everyday people all get wrong about their breath - and how it affects everything from performance and sleep to mental health and longevity. Whether you’re a health nerd, breathwork coach, athlete, parent, or just someone who’s ever felt breathless walking up the stairs, this conversation will change the way you think about your lungs. ⸻ 💬 In this episode: • Why 1 in 10 Premier League players have undiagnosed asthma • The difference between “normal breathlessness” and something more serious • Why wheezing isn’t always a sign of asthma — and asthma doesn’t always wheeze • What most doctors miss when diagnosing breath-related issues • The role of psychology, voice box dysfunction, and biomechanics in breathing problems • How technology and wearables like Alveos One can transform early detection and prevention • Why breathing may be the real keystone habit — even more than exercise, sleep, or nutrition • The future of personalized respiratory health and AI-powered wellbeing

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    1 Aug 2025

    AI digest: Respiratory superfoods - eating for healthier lungs

    What if the fastest way to bullet-proof your lungs isn’t a gadget or a pill, but the produce aisle? In under ten minutes our AI co-hosts serve up the science behind a handful of everyday foods that slash inflammation, repair air-pollution damage, and even nudge your FEV₁ scores upward - backed by fresh studies you’ll actually want to flex at dinner. Grab your fork, hit play, and find out which berry-bright, omega-rich bites can turn your next breath into a power-move. 🥦🎙️

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