Are You Breathing Wrong? The Hidden Impact of Your Breath on Stress, Sleep & Energy #30

What if the way you breathe every day is affecting your stress, sleep, energy, emotions, and overall wellbeing?We breathe thousands of times every day but most of us rarely stop to consider how we're breathing.In this amazing episode #30 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Anders Olsson talks on the most fundamental aspects of self-care: YOUR BREATH.Anders Olsson is an author, lecturer, teacher, and founder of the Conscious Breathing concept. After spending much of his life experiencing stress and living in what he describes as “turbo mode,” Anders discovered that changing his breathing habits could have a profound impact on his ability to relax and find inner calm.More than a decade ago, this experience led him to explore breathing in depth and ultimately become a leading educator in the field. Since then, he has helped tens of thousands of people explore how breathing can support better health, more energy, improved fitness, better sleep, reduced stress, and an improved quality of life.In this episode, we explore:✅ Why we may be over-breathing without realizing it ✅ Why CO₂ isn't simply “bad”: Anders explains the importance of balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide and why carbon dioxide plays important roles in the body.✅ Nasal vs. mouth breathing: what happens when we breathe through the mouth and why Anders believes “good breathing starts in the nose.”✅ Breathing and sleep, including Anders' fascinating experience during a Stanford University study investigating nasal and mouth breathing.✅ Mouth taping and nasal breathing: how Anders uses this practice and what he noticed when he switched from mouth breathing to nasal breathing.✅ Using the breath to work with difficult emotions, including Anders' unique “Hulk” exercise for exploring anger.✅ The breathing anchor: a simple practice Anders uses to help slow down, become more present and create space before reacting.✅ Breathing and mindful eatingNOTE: This episode #30 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.🙌🏽 Ensure you are following Anders Olsson on https://www.consciousbreathing.com/ andFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok🎧 Take a breath, press play, and enjoy this video.#Breathwork #ConsciousBreathing #BreathingExercises #NasalBreathing #StressManagement #NervousSystem #MindfulLiving #BetterSleep #SelfCare ===▸ Toronto Events – Do you live in the GTA? Join us for a transformative in-person Self-Care Breathwork Experience in Toronto with LIVE Music & Sound Bath. ⁠RSVP⁠ ▸ ⁠Ebook – YOU GOT THIS⁠ – A powerful read to stop overthinking, self-sabotaging & staying stuck.▸ ⁠Healthy Breathing Course⁠ – Learn functional breathing to address stress, anxiety & burnout.▸ ⁠Virtual Full Moon Breathwork⁠ – Harness the power of the moon every month online.▸ Free Resources:– ⁠Mental Health Shopping List⁠ – ⁠9 Vital Breathing Techniques⁠ – ⁠Workplace Wellness Calendar⁠  Follow & Connect:Instagram | ⁠Rita Savoia⁠ | ⁠Breathwork Barista⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ X⁠ TikTokYouTube Disclaimer: Content on this podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personal health concerns.