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TAKE A DEEP BREATH

Mike Maher

An entire podcast dedicated to Breathwork, Breathing, and The Power of Your Breath. Join Mike Maher as he talks to the worlds leading experts, scientists, yoga instructors, and explorers of this thing we call The Breath.

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  • September 17 · 1 hr 14 min

    #137 Neuroscientist Explains: WORST vs BEST Dopamine Habits | TJ Power

    Today’s guest is TJ Power, neuroscientist and author of The DOSE Effect. In this podcast, we explore how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins shape the way we feel, why modern life leaves so many of us overstimulated, and what we can do about it through better habits, breathwork, nature, food and connection. Find out more about TJ here: https://tjpower.co.uk/ Enjoying the podcast? Buy me a coffee and help keep it going ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mikemaher Free Resources: 🎁 FREE 7-Day Nervous System Reset Course (worth $99, free for a limited time) 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/7-day-reset-signup 🎁 Try my main Community for FREE for 7 days here: 👉 https://www.skool.com/breathe/about Work With Me: 🌿 Heal Your Nervous System At Your Own Pace - a self-paced course to fix chronic stress 👉 https://www.skool.com/breathe/about 🧘 1:1 Coaching - personalised support to fit your life 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/121-coaching-2026 Listen to this podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zcueBIU1nFKQCeUepR3dw Questions? Email me: take-a-deep-breath@outlook.com Chapters 0:00 Why You Feel So Overstimulated 1:31 The 4 Brain Chemicals Running Your Life 3:34 Breathwork, Serotonin & Your Vagus Nerve 6:50 Why Modern Life Feels So Rushed 12:13 How to Break Your Phone Addiction 19:28 Dopamine Withdrawal & the 15-Minute Boredom Barrier 25:20 What Screens Are Doing to Our Kids 30:53 The Missing Ritual Between Work & Home 34:40 Why Your Brain Won’t Switch Off at Night 40:01 Sunlight, Serotonin & Better Sleep 43:31 Sauna vs Cold: Which Does Your Brain Need? 50:37 How Ultra-Processed Food Hijacks Dopamine 58:33 Why We’re Starving Ourselves of Oxytocin 1:00:44 The Surprising Power of Eye Contact 1:07:29 AI, Relationships & the Future of Our Brains

  • September 10 · 1 hr 34 min

    #136 Dr Belisa Vranich - Is Your Breathing Making You Sick?

    Watch on YouTube Here Today’s guest is Dr. Belisa Vranich, psychologist, author and TEDx speaker, whose work focuses on breathing mechanics and helping people retrain dysfunctional breathing patterns. Take Dr Belisa's Breathing IQ Test Here: 👉 https://breathingclass.com/biq Free Resources: 🎁 Start Here: FREE 7-Day Nervous System Reset Course (worth $99, free for a limited time) 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/7-day-reset-signup 🎁 Download My Periodic Table of Breathwork (Every Breathing Exercise Mapped) 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/periodic-table-signup Work With Me: 🌿 Heal Your Nervous System At Your Own Pace - a self-paced course to fix chronic stress 👉 https://www.skool.com/breathe/about 🧘 1:1 Coaching - personalised support to fit your life 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/121-coaching-2026 Questions? Email me: take-a-deep-breath@outlook.com Chapters: 0:00 Why 9 in 10 People May Be Breathing Wrong 1:08 Functional vs Dysfunctional Breathing 8:18 How Your Breathing Affects Stress & Anxiety 16:46 A 2-Minute Breathing Reset You Can Do Anywhere 24:04 Why Your Hips & Spine Matter for Breathing 32:24 The Breathing IQ Test: Are You Breathing Properly? 41:52 How to Test Your Breathing Mechanics 49:14 Belly Breathing, Bracing & “Sucking In” Your Gut 58:50 Can You Fix Your Breathing as You Get Older? 1:09:25 How Quickly Can You Retrain Your Breathing? 1:20:05 What to Do Once Your Breathing Is “Fixed” 1:24:11 Sauna, Breathing Devices & Respiratory Training 1:29:06 Is Box Breathing Actually That Powerful?

  • September 3 · 38 min

    #135 Davy Pulkerman: Why You Need Help Breathing (And Don’t Even Know It)

    Today’s guest is Davy Pulkerman, founder of Zippit. After developing Long COVID symptoms, Davy became obsessed with improving his breathing, sleep and energy, eventually creating his own mouth tape and nasal strips. Today, Zippit has more than 100,000 customers. Amazingly, after more than five years of this podcast, this is the first time I’ve sat down with someone who actually makes mouth tape and nasal strips! We get into nasal vs mouth breathing, sleep and snoring, who should and shouldn’t use mouth tape, nasal strips for exercise, and some of the simple things you can do to make breathing through your nose easier. Want to try Zippit? 👉 go-zippit.com Use code TAKEADEEPBREATH15 for 15% off. I’ve personally used Davy’s products and really like them, so if you’ve been curious about mouth tape or nasal strips, have a look. Take part in the mouth-taping study mentioned in the episode: 👉 https://tally.so/r/MeEYdX Free Resources: 🎁 Start Here: FREE 7-Day Nervous System Reset Course (worth $99, free for a limited time) 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/7-day-reset-signup Work With Me: 🌿 Heal Your Nervous System At Your Own Pace - a self-paced course to fix chronic stress and anxiety, on your own time 👉 https://www.skool.com/breathe/about 🧘 1:1 Breathing & Nervous System Reset Coaching - personalised support to fit your life 👉 https://www.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/121-coaching-2026 Chapters: 00:00 Mouth Tape, Nasal Strips & Better Breathing 02:01 Why Nasal Breathing Matters 07:38 Who Should and Shouldn’t Use Mouth Tape? 11:41 Mouth Tape for Snoring, Sleep & Dry Mouth 16:23 Scared of Mouth Taping? Start Here 19:41 The Biggest Mouth Taping Study Yet 20:34 Nasal Strips: Do They Really Increase Airflow? 25:40 Nose vs Mouth Breathing: What’s Actually Best? 27:04 Mouth Tape vs Nasal Strips for Better Sleep 33:31 Why Breathwork Is Exploding

  • July 31 · 1 hr 14 min

    #134: Nikolina Lauc: Biological Age Expert: This Test Predicts How Long You'll Live

    Curious about your own biological age? You can take the same GlycanAge test I did in this episode and save with our exclusive 10% discount using the link below. https://glycanage.com/shop?discount=TADB In this episode, I sit down with Nicolina Lauc, co-founder of GlycanAge, to explore what your biological age can reveal about your health, stress levels and future longevity. We discuss why some people age faster than others, how chronic stress changes the body, my own GlycanAge results, and the simple habits that may help you live a longer, healthier life. If you're interested in longevity, stress, breathwork or optimising your health, you'll enjoy this conversation. 00:00 Why Your Real Age Isn't Your Birthday 00:55 Meet GlycanAge & Biological Age Testing 05:17 What Is Inflammation, Really? 07:00 Are Telomeres Actually the Best Age Test? 11:12 What Speeds Up Biological Age? 13:19 ADHD, Stress & Living Longer 18:19 Mike's GlycanAge Test Results 23:48 What Your Glycan Results Really Mean 28:37 Sleep, Stress & VO₂ Max 32:28 The Biggest Things That Slow Ageing 36:54 Health Anxiety & Biohacking 40:39 Childhood Trauma & Biological Age 44:33 Breathwork, PTSD & Healing 47:42 Can Breathing Slow Ageing? 52:41 Nature, EMFs & Modern Living 54:48 Blue Zones & Why Some People Live Longer 1:01:40 Is Lung Capacity the Best Predictor of Longevity? 1:02:42 The Best Anti-Inflammatory Diet 1:07:36 PTSD, Hypervigilance & Sleep 1:11:44 How to Get Your Biological Age Tested 1:13:39 Final Thoughts

  • July 17 · 45 min

    #133 Meditation Expert: Why Your Mind Won't Shut Up | Ariel Garten, Muse Co Founder

    In today's episode, we welcome back Ariel Garten, co-founder of Muse. Ariel is a neuroscientist and former psychotherapist whose brain-sensing technology is used by NASA, the Mayo Clinic, and hundreds of thousands of everyday meditators worldwide. In this conversation, we discuss why meditation feels so hard to stick with, what's actually happening in your brain during those first few weeks of practice, and how to teach even young kids to self-regulate with their breath. We also get into why silence can feel so uncomfortable, whether you can trust your own thoughts, and Ariel's take on using meditation to sit with physical pain rather than fight it. Want to try Muse? It's a headband that reads your brain activity in real time while you meditate, so instead of guessing whether you're doing it right, you get instant feedback that guides you back to focus. Get 15% off Muse at https://choosemuse.com/tadb 0:00 – The Problem With Meditation 3:07 – What Meditation Does To Your Brain 5:23 – Muse vs Meditating Alone 8:09 – Teaching Kids To Meditate 13:10 – The Fear Of Silence 16:15 – Does Location Matter? 17:47 – Can You Trust Your Thoughts? 20:42 – Talking Back To Your Inner Critic 23:05 – Sitting Still vs Walking Meditation 26:20 – Meditation In A Crisis 28:21 – Is Pain Good Or Bad? 36:28 – How Muse Improves Your Sleep Want to try Muse? It's a headband that reads your brain activity in real time while you meditate, so instead of guessing whether you're doing it right, you get instant feedback that guides you back to focus. Get 15% off Muse at https://choosemuse.com/tadb

  • March 31 · 57 min

    #132 The Coffee Expert: This Is Why Your Coffee Is Making You Anxious

    Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 FREE RESOURCES: 🎁 Download My Free Audio Breathwork Bundle here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/mp3 🎁 Access My Free 7 Day Breathwork Course https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset PAID RESOURCES: 🫁 Work with me directly to fix stress, exhaustion & tension https://go.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/121/ Is your morning coffee quietly destroying your health or is it actually a superfood? Today's guest is Alex from Exhale Coffee, a coffee and caffeine expert who is here to set the record straight. We cover everything from polyphenols and brain health, to the shocking truth about decaf, why instant coffee might be the worst thing in your kitchen, and the exact brewing method that gets you the most out of every cup. This one will completely change how you think about your daily brew. Learn more about Exhale Coffee here: https://exhalecoffee.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Is coffee actually a superfood? Meet Alex from Exhale Coffee 0:58 The parasympathetic side of coffee why it's not all fight or flight 2:26 Coffee is not bad for us. We're bad for coffee. 3:01 Polyphenols what they are, why they matter & the 31x brand difference 5:14 The health benefits of polyphenols Alzheimer's, heart disease & more 6:45 The dark truth about decaf — paint stripper, chemicals & what to look for 10:59 Instant coffee ultra processed, mycotoxins & why it's the worst offender 13:44 When to have your first coffee & the Andrew Huberman debate debunked 17:27 Electrolytes, morning routines & stop wasting money on fancy sachets 19:32 The best brewing method for maximum health benefits (backed by lab tests) 24:12 Caffeine half life, sleep, performance dosing & when to stop for the day 33:35 Should you cycle off caffeine? Cognitive benefits & brain health deep dive 47:13 The mindful coffee ritual & why slowing down changes everything 54:54 Mushroom coffee, AG1 & why good quality coffee beats all the supplements

  • February 17 · 1 hr 13 min

    #131 Patrick from Alveos - Breathing Rate Matters & How To Track It

    Today’s guest is Patrick, co-founder of Alveo, a new chest-worn breathing wearable designed to track breath rate variability (BRV) and nervous system state in real time. In this conversation, we explore the future of breathwork, wearables, and nervous system regulation and why breathing data may be the missing piece in modern health tech. Learn more and support this project on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alveos/alveos-one-wearable-that-listens-to-your-breath Chapters: 0:00 BRV explained - the breathing metric no one’s talking about 3:21 HRV vs BRV - what your nervous system is really telling you 5:31 Can breathwork actually train BRV long term? 9:18 The chest wearable - how it works (and why it’s different) 12:30 Why breathing data beats most wearables 17:23 The future: real-time breath coaching + nervous system AI 24:56 Why this device was built (asthma, breathwork & tech) 32:26 Can breathing tech detect illness early? 36:28 The university validation study (what they’re testing) 41:14 Breathing under stress, load & real life 48:17 Breathing as the “4th pillar” of health 53:46 What the app will actually do for you 57:44 Are humans breathing faster over time? 1:02:15 Pricing, Kickstarter & subscriptions explained 1:07:15 Final insight: don’t use breathwork to avoid emotions

  • Dec 26, 2025 · 1 hr 12 min

    #130 - Lotte Paarup: The Fascia Expert: You Can’t Calm a Body That Feels Unsafe

    If you feel tight, stuck, or like breathwork isn’t fully helping, Lotte and Mike are running a live 4-week fascia release program starting January 11th to help you unlock your body and breathe more freely. Limited spaces - learn more here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/fascia In this episode, Mike sits down again with Lotte Paarup, a leading fascia and breathwork educator, to explore how the fascial system shapes your breathing, stress levels, and how safe your body feels. You’ll learn why breathwork alone often isn’t enough and how releasing the body can unlock easier breathing, movement, and calm. Chapters: 0:00 Why Fascia Matters More Than You Think 2:21 How Your Feet, Jaw & Lungs Are Connected 3:40 What Happens When Fascia Gets Stiff 6:54 Why Your Body Needs to Feel Safe to Breathe 9:37 Are There Key Fascia Pathways in the Body? 11:53 How Stress Physically Tightens the Body 15:04 Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Tightness 18:33 Why Daily Fascia Work Beats Weekly Treatments 22:43 Why Breathing Fails When the Body Is Stiff 26:49 What Actually Happens During Fascia Release 33:42 Is Fascia Work Ever “Finished”? 37:05 Why Movement Is Essential for Fascia Health 43:20 The Psoas, Fear & the Survival System 53:20 Can Breathwork Help Release Fascia?

  • Nov 26, 2025 · 50 min

    #129 Ariel Garten - Why Proper Meditation Feels Different

    Learn more about muse here; https://choosemuse.com/tadb Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Take a Deep Breath 0:49 Why a Neuroscientist Couldn't Meditate 2:03 The Real Reasons People Struggle with Meditation 2:54 What IS Meditation? Science Explained 4:06 Game-Changing Benefits You'll Actually Notice 5:53 The Minimum Effective Dose for Results 7:05 Serial Meditation Failures Unite 7:29 How Muse Tracks Your Brain in Real-Time 9:03 What Are You Actually Doing When Meditating? 10:44 Focus on Breath or Let Thoughts Pass? 12:40 How to Change Your Relationship with Emotions 13:20 Breath Awareness vs Breath Work in Meditation 15:23 Body-Led Meditation Deep Dive 16:33 Dropping Into Your Body & Out of Your Mind 18:28 The Truth About Pain & Secondary Suffering 19:51 NASA's Mars Meditation Experiments 21:58 How Muse Transformed Sleep Science 24:29 The Digital Sleeping Pill That Actually Works 25:54 Deep Sleep Stimulation Breakthrough 28:30 How Much Deep Sleep Do You Really Need? 30:31 Avoid This Common Sleep Mistake 31:27 Mental Fitness vs Physical Fitness 33:33 How to Measure Your Mental Fitness 34:31 Oxygen Flow to Your Brain Explained 36:42 Training Your Brain to Demand More Oxygen 38:40 Breath Work Meets Brain Tracking 41:02 Best Time to Meditate (Honest Answer) 43:16 Eyes Open vs Eyes Closed Meditation 45:35 Lying Down vs Sitting Meditation 47:14 You Are More Wonderful Than You Think 48:26 Final Thanks & Discount Code

  • Nov 12, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

    #128 Anjani Teves - The Diaphragm Expert: Congested Lymph Is Why You're So Stiff

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset Today's guest is Dr. Anjani Teeves, an osteopathic physician and diaphragm expert. We talk about why stiffness is actually stagnant lymph, how your diaphragm controls 90% of circulation, why you're only using 25% of your breathing capacity, the 74 diaphragms in your body, and how to fix your breathing to transform your health instantly. Chapters; 0:00 Introduction: The Diaphragm Expert 0:29 How Childhood Tickling Led to Breath Mastery 2:58 Discovering Breath as a Superpower 4:36 Why Chronic Illness Patients All Have Poor Breathing 7:33 What is the Thoracic Diaphragm? 8:48 Anatomy: How the Diaphragm Attaches to Your Spine 12:21 How Muscles Contract and Relax 13:47 The Diaphragm as a Pump for Air and Fluid 16:30 Can You Strengthen the Diaphragm Like a Bicep? 19:21 Why Stiffness is Actually Lymphatic Congestion 22:09 The Diaphragm Controls Circulation More Than Your Heart 23:12 Understanding Lymph and Why It Matters 26:41 What Happens When Lymph Gets Stuck 30:29 Everything Congested With Lymph Gets Stiff 31:46 How the Diaphragm Affects Heart Health 35:00 The Pericardium and Why Your Heart Needs to Spiral 40:13 What Happens When the Heart Can't Move Properly 43:51 The Best Exercise You Can Do Right Now 46:08 Most of Your Diaphragm is on Your Back 48:38 Better Fluid Motion is Better Physiology 49:49 Why Sitting Up Straight Actually Hurts Your Breathing 53:03 The Key: Finding the Transition Point on Your Sit Bones 55:12 How to Start Using Your Full Diaphragm 58:38 Why Your Hips Get Tight When You Don't Breathe Well 1:00:23 The Body Has 74+ Diaphragms That All Work Together 1:04:45 Every Major Joint Has Its Own Diaphragm 1:05:56 The Extraordinary Capacities of Diaphragms 1:08:45 Quick Tips to Reduce Stiffness and Move Lymph 1:11:26 The Full Body Expansion Technique 1:13:58 Using the Hydraulic System to Move Better 1:15:44 Why Your Muscles Stay Tight to Protect Your Organs 1:18:28 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

  • Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min

    #127 Tiger Bye Returns to talk about Yoga & Breath Science

    Discover The Breathwork Reset Method™ a proven 5-week system to boost energy, calm your mind, and sharpen focus from the inside out. 🌬️ We kick off on November 2nd (spots are limited) Learn more here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/reset-live Today's returning guest is About Tiger. Tiger is a highly qualified breath educator and yoga instructor with certifications from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the Katonah Yoga Center, and Oxygen Advantage®. - Connect with Tiger: https://www.tigerbye.com/ - Tiger's upcoming training here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/breathe-better-master-your-breath Chapters: 0:00 How to Use Breath to Cool Down 2:17 The Secret of Cadence Breathing 2:36 Satali: The Cooling Tongue Breath 4:14 Why Ujjayi Breath Heats You Up 5:23 Does Satali Actually Lower Body Temperature? 8:01 The Right Way to Do Ujjayi Breath 12:27 Three-Part Breath & Shoulder Dysfunction 22:26 Mind-to-Muscle Connection in Breathing 22:54 Taking Breathwork Off the Mat 28:31 Yoga vs Chiropractor: What You Need 36:40 Desk Worker's Guide to Staying Mobile 42:09 Why Your Hamstrings Are Always Tight 51:18 Building Habits That Actually Stick

  • Sep 14, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min

    #126 Anders Ollson: 2,000 Years of CO2 Therapy: What Modern Medicine Forgot

    We are giving away a FREE Carbo Inhaler (worth £574). Click below to register (closes 1st October 2025) https://consciousbreathing.com/tadb Grab your relaxator here (the green whistle-looking device a.k.a The Breath Gym) https://www.consciousbreathing.com/products/relaxator?sacode=b2rkmc 🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL Today's guest is author, CO2 expert, and inventor Anders Ollson. 0:07 Why CO2 Isn't The Villain 0:29 The Panic Attack Bag Secret 1:00 Your Brain Needs More CO2 2:03 The €800 CO2 Device Revealed 3:58 Win This Breathing Device 4:53 How I Discovered CO2 Power 5:58 The Bliss State Experience 7:47 Breathing Fixed Her Eyesight 9:37 Why Pilots Lose Vision First 11:18 Full vs Empty Lung Holds 13:57 The Relaxator Device Explained 19:24 Free 7-Day Course Break 24:35 Romans Perfected CO2 Therapy 26:59 Christianity Killed Bathing 28:27 1794 Breast Cancer Cure 31:47 Natural Viagra Cave 34:45 2000 Years of CO2 History 38:48 CO2 Heals Wounds Instantly 42:19 The Bohr Effect Explained 45:30 How To Assess CO2 Tolerance 49:11 Breath Holds vs Slow Breathing 52:35 Why I Do More Push-Ups 58:27 Reprogramming Your Fear Center 62:23 30% CO2 Instant Panic 64:51 Sauna Tolerance Improved 67:56 Trees With Deep Roots 70:27 Don't Obsess Over Longevity 71:19 122-Year-Old Chocolate Smoker 73:56 McDonald's Sleep Score 75:52 Indoor Air Quality Truth 81:01 Political CO2 Agenda 86:31 No Shortcuts In Breathing 87:11 Where To Find Anders

  • Aug 31, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min

    #125 Dr Peter Litchfield - CO2 Doctor’s WARNING: Fix These Breathing Habits Now

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL How To Connect and Follow Dr Litchfield: Better Physiology Ltd: https://www.betterphysiology.com email pl@betterphysiology.com. & Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences: https://www.bp.edu Chapters 0:00 Welcome Back Dr. Peter Litchfield 0:52 Why Breathing & Respiration Are NOT The Same Thing 1:44 What Breathing Habits Look Like In Real Life 7:35 Where Do These Habits Actually Come From? 14:05 How To Analyze Someone's Breathing Problems 19:33 The Track Star Who Couldn't Run Anymore 28:40 The Truth About Mouth Breathing At Night 45:22 Why Mouth Taping Might Be Missing The Point 51:00 What's Wrong With The Buteyko Method? 56:20 Coherence Breathing: Ritual Or Respiration? 1:02:08 Why Some Love Hyperventilation & Others Panic 1:06:30 The Brain "Slosh Theory" Explained 1:14:24 Hospital Oxygen vs CO2 - What Works Better? 1:17:20 The One Thing You Can Do Right Now 1:21:21 Closing Thoughts Disclaimer & Safety Notice This content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

  • Aug 26, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min

    #124 Nitric Oxide Expert: How to Naturally Enhance Blood Flow & Vascular Health

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL Learn more about Dr Nathan and his Nitric Oxide Products here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=115399&awinaffid=2539127 Chapters: 0:00 Meet the Nitric Oxide Expert 1:33 Why Did Nitric Oxide Win a Nobel Prize? 5:39 Nasal vs Mouth Breathing for NO Production 9:15 What Destroys Your Nitric Oxide? 11:27 Does Humming Really Boost NO 15x? 13:24 How to Test for Nitric Oxide Deficiency 16:26 Modern Life is Killing Your NO Production 18:29 Why Swimming Pools Are Dangerous 21:00 Are Microplastics Blocking Nitric Oxide? 22:39 Why High Altitude People Live Longer 26:14 CO2 vs Nitric Oxide: The Real Truth 29:28 Is the Wim Hof Method Actually Safe? 32:10 Can You Run Out of Nitric Oxide from Humming? 33:57 What Happens When You Breathe in NO? 36:03 Could Cupping + Humming Be Magic? 37:50 Can Nose Breathing Fix Erectile Dysfunction? 39:11 How to Heal Your Mouth Microbiome 45:46 Vitamin D's Secret Role in NO Production 49:30 Are LED Lights Destroying Your Health? 53:35 Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work? 56:07 Should You Put Red Light on Your Genitals? 58:11 The Topical Nitric Oxide Breakthrough 59:43 CO2 Therapy vs Nitric Oxide for Healing 62:51 The Ultimate Nitric Oxide Diet 66:16 Inside the Revolutionary NO Lozenges 70:36 Who Actually Needs Nitric Oxide? 72:56 90% of People Have This Problem 75:02 The Nitrate Lie That's Killing Us 77:25 Why NO Users Sleep Better 79:29 Can Sound Frequencies Boost Nitric Oxide? 80:42 Sauna's Hidden Nitric Oxide Benefits 82:09 Why Viagra Fails 50% of Men 84:01 Where to Find Dr. Bryan's Products Disclaimer & Safety Notice This content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

  • Aug 17, 2025 · 59 min

    #123 Bjørn Ekeberg: Harness Red Light To Increase Libido, Lung Function & Longevity

    🚨 Learn more about Flexbeam Red Light Devices here: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyZrY2 🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL 0:00 What is Red Light Therapy? 4:41 16x ATP Boost - Too Good to Be True? 7:23 Can Red Light Heal Your Eyes? 8:58 Why You Should Avoid Your Brain 9:59 Red Light for Testosterone Boost? 12:33 Advertisement 14:02 Cancer Concerns - Is It Safe? 15:21 Beat Chronic Fatigue with Light 17:55 How Often Should You Use It? 20:11 Pre-Workout vs Post-Workout Benefits 21:18 Multiple Injuries - Treatment Strategy 22:59 Ancient Qigong Meets Modern Light 24:19 Lung Therapy Game-Changer 27:05 27% VO2 Max Improvement Study 34:59 Heart Health Applications 35:47 Does It Work for Eczema? 37:02 Panels vs Skin Contact Devices 41:28 Shoulder Injury Protocol 42:06 Multiple Area Treatment Strategy 44:48 30% Faster Recovery Claims 47:50 Diaphragm and Breathing Benefits 49:18 UV Light from Pet Store Bulbs? 50:48 Are LED Lights Harming Us? 54:48 Blue Light Blocking Glasses Worth It? 55:32 Final Thoughts on Light Therapy 57:02 Outro Disclaimer & Safety Notice This content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

  • Aug 11, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

    #122 Leo Pelagotti The Olympic Breath Coach Reveals The 5 Dimensions of Breathing for Health

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 💬 Looking for 1-to-1 support with burnout & exhaustion? Book your FREE Discovery Call today, we’d love to help you reset → HERE Today's guest is Leonardo Pelagotti, a Master Instructor for the Oxygen Advantage and founder of Inspire Academy, who recently worked as the official breath coach for the Chinese national breakdancing team at the 2024 Paris Olympics where they secured a bronze medal. Leo has coached multiple Olympic medalists and continues working with elite athletes while developing his unique 5-dimensional approach to breathing. In this conversation, we explore his Olympic coaching strategies, breathing assessments, altitude training techniques, and he demonstrates his signature "katana breathing" method. Subscribe to Leo's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@leonardopelagottiINSPIRE Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Olympic Experience 0:24 Working with China's Olympic Breakdance Team 2:08 Sleep Breathing Techniques for Athletes 4:01 The 3AM Wake-Up Fix 6:03 Full-Body Muscle Contraction Technique 6:56 Were There Other Breath Coaches at Olympics? 8:47 Celebrity Athletes Using Breathing 10:03 Pre-Performance Anxiety Protocol 13:05 What's the Minimum Effective Dose? 18:13 Advanced Breathing Assessments 21:40 Breath Gadgets: What Actually Works? 26:26 Altitude Sickness & Mount Kilimanjaro Stories 32:49 CO2 in Rooms vs CO2 Training 39:18 The 5 Dimensional Breathing Framework 44:47 Why Wim Hof Practitioners Have Good CO2 Tolerance 48:57 Nose vs Mouth Breathing Differences 52:20 Guided Katana Breathing Exercise 57:00 Exercise Setup & Safety Instructions 58:39 The Breathing Practice Begins 65:04 How Do You Feel? Closing Thoughts

  • Aug 3, 2025 · 1 hr 35 min

    #121 Dr Dave Smith CO2 Expert: The Science to Preventing & Reversing Brain Damage

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today's guest is Dr. David Smith, a physician & inventor who has spent 14 years studying nature's most impact-resistant creatures to solve traumatic brain injury. He's the creator of the FDA-authorized Q-Collar and revolutionary CO2 rebreather technology that could transform how we prevent brain injuries, treat sleep apnea, and manage altitude sickness. In this podcast we cover his groundbreaking "SLOSH Theory," why people die on Mount Everest, the controversial truth about CO2 levels, and how he brought a clinically brain-dead patient back to consciousness using CO2 therapy. Connect with Dr Dave here: https://davidsmithmd.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 0:00 Introduction - Meet Dr. Dave 0:32 What Is Brain Injury & Slosh Theory? 2:45 How CO2 Controls Blood Flow To Your Brain 5:02 The Secret Power Of Yawning 6:13 CO2 Levels Have Dropped Throughout History 8:23 Do Apes Get Concussions Like Humans? 10:33 Why People Die On Mount Everest 15:29 80 Breaths Per Minute On Everest! 16:42 How Do We Know These Respiratory Rates? 17:35 What About The Sherpas? 22:06 Your Sinuses Are CO2 Storage Tanks 22:26 The 2,3-DPG Molecule Explained 25:38 Why Altitude Pills Don't Work 27:10 How Much Dead Space Do We Have? 28:57 The Burping At Altitude Theory 33:17 Dead Space From Nose To Lungs 44:25 SIDS Theory - The Nasal Cycle Connection 58:05 Revolutionary Sleep Apnea Mask 1:08:28 Indoor CO2 Controversy Explained 1:17:04 Bringing Back The Brain Dead 1:25:43 Why CO2 Reverses Brain Death 1:27:51 Earthing & Grounding Discussion 1:33:32 Where To Find Dr. Dave's Book

  • Jul 27, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min

    #120 Alex Greene Somatic Expert: The Body Knows How to Release What the Mind Can’t (TRE®) Trauma Release Exercise

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Follow me on Instagram for daily tips on how to balance your nervous system: https://www.instagram.com/mike.maher.coach/ Today's guest is Alex Greene, a somatic coach and trauma therapist helping people heal through nervous system regulation, embodiment, and deep inner connection. He blends modalities like TRE, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems to support real, lasting transformation. Watch my first TRE Podcast with retired founder Dr Berceli here: https://youtu.be/YPYUbqEmhMw?si=Pb8_fTifIWT3UY7n Connect with Alex here: https://www.alexgreene.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 0:00 What stimulates the tremor reflex? 2:50 Individual variability in awakening tremor 4:54 Decision: live demonstration now or later? 5:49 Preparing the body: settling in and body scan 8:11 Open butterfly + bridge exercise explained 10:22 Objective benefits and PTSD research 13:01 TRE research on MS & chronic pain 14:21 Common subjective benefits people report 15:58 Minimum effective dose guidelines 18:53 What does the second “T” in TRE stand for? 19:47 Unpacking what “trauma release” really means 25:29 Moving beyond tremor: stretching & unwinding 28:56 TRE combined with grounding, daylight, earthing 32:08 Breathwork vs tremoring — your experience 36:01 Listening to your body — spontaneous patterns 38:56 Conscious shaking, Qigong & energetic moves 40:14 Where is “body intelligence” located? 42:54 Neural basis: central pattern generators & coupling 48:15 Feedback touch & somatic attunement 55:44 Tension release when startled or cold 59:37 Breathwork integration: Soma‑breath & TRE 1:03:06 TRE for better sleep: when and how? 1:04:39 Conscious shaking as nervous system reset 1:07:26 Gongs and sound baths: vibration and tissue 1:09:08 Guiding a live tremor demo (practical guidance) 1:20:07 Wrap‑up guidance for self‑practice 1:29:49 Closing reflections & next steps

  • Jul 20, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    #119 Jamie Bechold Ex-Biologist: I’ve Led 1,000 Sound Baths, Here’s the Real Truth

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today’s guest is Jamie Bechtold, a former biologist and one of the pioneers of sound healing in the U.S. With over 22 years of experience and thousands of sound baths led, she shares the science, myths, and transformative power behind sound. Connect with Jamie here: https://sound-bath.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 Chapters: 0:00 What Is a Sound Bath & Why It Matters 0:25 The Evolution of Sound Baths Over 22 Years 1:15 How Different Instruments Affect the Experience 2:53 Sound Baths vs. Meditation: Which Is Easier? 3:39 The True Power of Relaxation Before Insight 4:33 Can Frequencies Really Heal the Body? 5:03 What’s Actually Happening During a Sound Bath 7:27 The Role of Gongs vs. Crystal Bowls 9:50 Debunking Chakra Bowl Myths 11:49 Online vs. In-Person Sound Baths 14:30 How to Listen for the Deepest Experience 17:28 Can Anyone Learn to Lead a Sound Bath? 20:58 The Difference Between Noise & Mastery 23:46 How Long It Takes to Become Proficient 28:13 Combining Breathwork With Sound Healing 34:13 Binaural Beats, Frequencies & Misconceptions 43:58 Jamie’s Journey from Biologist to Sound Healer 50:46 Why Everyone Responds Differently to Sound 56:16 The Origins of Crystal Bowls and Gongs 58:54 Indoor vs. Outdoor Sound Baths 1:02:11 Can Deaf People Feel Sound Baths Too? 1:03:36 How to Start Your Own Sound Bath Practice

  • Jul 10, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

    #118 Ben Coomber Health Expert: The Real Reasons Your Stressed & Tired

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today's guest is health and wellness expert Ben Coomber, a high-performance health coach, multi-award winning nutritionist, and bestselling author of 'How to Live an Awesome Life'. As the CEO of Awesome Supplements, Ben is obsessed with optimal human performance and helping people become the most awesome version of themselves. Connect with Ben here: https://www.bencoomber.com/ I've personally used a ton of Awesome's supplements (the Salted Caramel Pea Protein is absolutely incredible) and can vouch for their quality - you can learn more here: https://goaff.pro/tadb 0:00 Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 0:29 The Sleep Crisis: Why 72% of UK Adults Are Struggling 1:13 Perception is Everything: Controlling Your Story 2:17 The Overtraining Trap: Exercise vs Recovery Balance 2:45 Getting Out in Nature: The Coffee Alternative 3:03 Grounding and Earthing: Connecting to Mother Earth 5:46 Testosterone Optimization for Men in Their 40s 7:25 The Big Four: Sleep, Stress, Training & Diet for Hormones 9:44 Do Testosterone Supplements Actually Work? 11:34 Sleep Tracking Reality Check: When Data Causes Stress 13:03 Lesser-Known Sleep Hygiene Secrets 16:54 The Meditation Breakthrough: From Skeptic to Believer 18:12 How to Quiet Your Racing Mind Before Bed 22:13 Why Most People Can't Sit Still with Their Thoughts 33:28 The Ultimate Water Guide: Filters, Minerals & Hydration 35:35 Eczema Solutions: The Dairy Connection 44:32 Toxic Products: What to Avoid in Your Home 49:09 Energy Healing and Trauma Release Work 52:36 Breathwork Mastery: Wim Hof and Transformational Techniques

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