Breathing, Cold Water Therapy & Gut Health | Ross Austen on Everyday Wellbeing | HCA Talks Health

 Did you know we take around 26,000 breaths every day — but most of us aren’t doing it effectively?In this inspiring episode of HCA Talks Health, host Zena le Roux speaks with Ross Austen — breathwork practitioner, firefighter, and founder of Hanora Health — about the power of functional breathing, fermented foods, and cold-water immersion.🎧 Tune in to discover:How to breathe more effectively for energy, focus & sleepMouth taping and simple breathing exercises you can try todayThe benefits of cold-water immersion for resilience & mental healthFermented foods, gut health & the brain–body connectionSupplements & lifestyle practices that support long-term health⏱ Timestamps0:00 – Welcome & introduction to Ross Austen1:00 – Ross’s journey: sport, science & firefighting7:55 – Functional breathing explained12:10 – Nose vs mouth breathing: why it matters14:30 – Mouth taping & better sleep15:55 – Simple breathing exercises to try today18:55 – Stress, resilience & reframing discomfort19:50 – Cold water immersion & mental health22:55 – Finding your balance: stress vs recovery23:50 – Gut–brain connection & fermented foods25:25 – Why whole foods matter more than processed diets28:25 – Eating for health vs eating for appearance29:50 – Supplements: creatine, protein, omega-3 & more31:50 – 30 plants a week for gut health33:30 – A day in Ross’s life: breath, food & habits36:00 – Wrapping up & where to find Ross🌟 More from The Health Coaches AcademyFollow HCA on Instagram: @healthcoachesacademyInterested in becoming a Health & Wellness Coach? Visit: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com🎙 Subscribe and ReviewIf this episode inspired you, please subscribe and leave a review!Your support helps us reach more Health Coaches and wellbeing practitioners.