256: Patrick McKeown, Breathing Expert & Author: The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep (UARS, Apnea, Mouthbreathing, and more!)

Patrick McKeown is an internationally recognized breathing expert and author, specializing in functional breathing, sleep, and mental health. Over the past two decades, he has helped thousands of people worldwide improve their sleep, health, and performance through the science of optimal breathing. Patrick’s latest book, The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep, brings together cutting-edge research and practical tools to help people overcome snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia, and restless sleep through simple but powerful breathing techniques. His work combines science with real-world application, offering practical solutions for better rest, calmer minds, and healthier bodies. Patrick is also known for developing the Oxygen Advantage® and Buteyko Clinic breathing programs, and continues to train healthcare professionals, athletes, and everyday individuals on how to harness the power of breath — not only for physical performance but for deep, restorative sleep.   SHOWNOTES: 😴  Could fixing your sleep start with daytime breathing instead of only bedtime habits? 😴  Is waking with a dry mouth the hidden red flag your airway is struggling? 😴  Why is nasal breathing one of the most underrated upgrades for deeper sleep? 😴  Are you relying on mouth taping without fixing the breathing pattern behind it (and potential dangers with that!)  😴  How do chest breathing habits during the day disrupt your sleep at night? 😴  Could better tongue posture be the simple key to a more open airway? 😴  Is UARS the overlooked reason many women feel exhausted despite “normal” sleep tests? 😴  Why we should ask about UARS even when oxygen levels look fine? 😴  Why are 3am wake-ups so hard, and what actually helps you fall back asleep? 😴  Could guided audio be a method to quiet rumination and drift back to sleep? 😴  And many moreGUEST LINKS: Patrick’s Book: The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ButeykoClinic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButeykoClinic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buteyko-clinic-international/   DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A