Breathe Wrong, Perform Poorly: The Shocking Truth About Oxygen
This audio is taken from Patrick McKeown's talk at the Health Optimisation Summit in Austin, Texas, April 2025. Unlock the Hidden Power of Breathing with Patrick McKeownAre you breathing correctly? Most people aren't. In this groundbreaking presentation, breathing expert Patrick McKeown reveals how your breath dramatically impacts:🧠Brain PerformanceIncrease blood flow to the brain by 6-9%Improve memory and concentrationReduce anxiety and cognitive dysfunction❤️ Heart HealthOptimize oxygen deliveryImprove blood circulationProtect against exercise-induced heart stress🌬️ Breathing Techniques Covered:Nose vs. Mouth BreathingCO2 Tolerance OptimizationStress Reduction Breathing ExercisesPerformance Enhancement StrategiesDiscover scientifically-backed methods to:Reduce stress instantlyEnhance sleep qualityBoost physical performanceIncrease overall well-beingLearn why 75% of anxiety sufferers have dysfunctional breathing patterns and how simple techniques can transform your health.Suitable for:AthletesProfessionalsIndividuals with anxietyAnyone seeking peak performance
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Nitric Oxide: The Forgotten Gas That Could Transform Your Health
Patrick McKeown sits down with Dr. Nathan Bryan, a world-leading expert in nitric oxide research, to uncover the critical role of this often-overlooked gas in human health. Discover how nasal breathing, diet, and lifestyle can dramatically impact your body's nitric oxide production and transform your overall well-being.Learn how nitric oxide:- Improves cardiovascular health- Enhances respiratory function- Boosts immune system performance- Supports sexual health- Reduces inflammationFrom sleep apnea to COVID-19 resilience, this conversation reveals groundbreaking insights into how a simple gas can be the difference between merely surviving and truly thriving. Perfect for anyone interested in breathing techniques, natural health optimization, and cutting-edge medical science.A must-listen for health enthusiasts, athletes, and anyone committed to understanding the profound connection between breathing and total body wellness.
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Manifestation Secrets: How to Transform Your Life with Positive Thinking
Discover the transformative power of manifestation with Nicola O'Neill, a spiritual teacher who went from personal chaos to mastering the universal laws of attraction. In this eye-opening podcast, Nicola reveals how your thoughts create your reality, sharing practical techniques to:Understand the science behind manifestationShift from negative to positive thinkingUse gratitude and affirmations to change your lifeBreak through fear and limiting beliefsHarness your mind's incredible potentialWhether you're feeling stuck, seeking personal growth, or want to unlock your true potential, this conversation provides powerful insights into creating the life you truly desire. Learn how to become the director of your own life and manifest your dreams with simple, actionable strategies.Join Patrick and Nicola as they dive deep into the art and science of manifestation, offering hope, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone ready to transform their mindset and life.#Manifestation #PersonalGrowth #PositiveThinking #SpiritualAwakening
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Breathing on the Ball: Inside the Mental Game with Jack McMillan
In this podcast, Patrick McKeown sits down with Jack McMillan, a former professional footballer, Advanced Oxygen Advantage® Breathwork Instructor, and founder of Optima Performance. The discussion focuses on breathing techniques for elite athletes, the importance of breath training in sports performance, and how functional breathing can be a game-changer in both pre-performance preparation and in-game execution.Jack shares his personal journey from football to breathwork, how he first discovered it through yoga, and how it transformed his pre-match anxiety and overall performance on the field. The conversation explores how breathing influences nervous system regulation, mental clarity, and recovery, and how professional athletes are beginning to integrate these techniques into their routines.They dive into how athletes can optimize their breathing both in training and competition, how CO₂ tolerance and breath-hold training can boost endurance and decision-making, and why nasal breathing plays a crucial role in performance and recovery. They also highlight the importance of post-match recovery strategies and the connection between breathing, mental clarity, and sleep.Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or breathwork enthusiast, this podcast offers practical takeaways and new ways to think about breathing — not as an afterthought, but as a foundation for high performance.
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Breathing, Running, and The Ultra Endurance Mindset
Season 6 of the Oxygen Advantage® Podcast kicks off with a conversation that will change the way you think about running, endurance, and most importantly - breathing.In this episode, Patrick McKeown sits down with Sid Garza-Hillman - author, coach, and Oxygen Advantage instructor - to explore the intersection of breathing, endurance, and everyday life. Sid shares his journey from musician to nutritionist and running coach, revealing how nasal breathing transformed his training, recovery, and stress management.Learn how slowing down, managing air hunger, and prioritizing breathwork can make you a better athlete and a more resilient human. Whether you’re looking to improve your running efficiency, enhance recovery, or simply breathe better, this conversation is packed with insights that challenge the norm.
Join Oxygen Advantage creator Patrick McKeown as he talks to breathwork experts, high-achievers, elite athletes, biohackers, yogis and doctors. Learn the science behind Invincible Breathing, and how you can apply simple breathing exercises to optimize physical and mental health, brainpower and sports performance. Get inspired. Get the Oxygen Advantage.
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