Bryan Mirabella | How Breathwork & Nervous System Training Changed My Health

00:00 Disclaimer + Big Question00:50 Meet Brian Mirabella02:38 Athlete Background + Genetics03:34 Childhood Toxins + Contact Sports05:22 Overbreathing + High-Protein Years06:10 Acupuncture Wake-Up Call08:26 Wim Hof Cold Exposure Lesson09:49 Back Injury + Healing Mindset13:46 Trauma Loops + Nervous System15:55 Raw Vegan Shift + Dr. Sebi/Morse18:46 Gut-Brain Axis + Vagus Nerve20:23 Soil Depletion + Phytoplankton22:12 Raw Transition + Teeth + Stress24:46 Why Diet Didn’t Fix Sleep27:46 Breathwork vs Brainstem Training30:06 HRV, CO2, Capnometry Testing32:15 Breathwork Culture + Burnout34:27 Nose Breathing During Workouts37:46 Can You Change Breathing Patterns?39:05 Animals, Recovery, Rest Signals42:22 Final Advice + ProgramsIn this Rapid Regeneration episode, Dave Esamia sits down with breathwork coach and fitness educator Brian Mirabella to unpack a question most people never ask: what if you’ve been breathing incorrectly for years—even if your nutrition is dialed in?Brian shares his personal journey as a lifelong athlete and wrestler, how chronic stress and overtraining shaped his baseline breathing, and why he believes nervous system regulation can be the missing link for sleep, recovery, and sustainable performance. They also dig into nasal vs mouth breathing during workouts, CO2 tolerance, HRV, and why “one-size-fits-all” breathwork protocols don’t work the same for everyone. Follow Brian on Instagram: http://instagram.com/breath_verseLearn more about his programs: http://quantumfitness.org Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and reflects personal experience and personal opinions. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your own health decisions. Guest views are their own.