Can Changing the Way You Breathe Change Your Life? #60

What if one of the most powerful tools for regulating your mind, managing stress, improving sleep and supporting your overall wellbeing is something you do every single moment of the day?Your breath.In this powerful episode #60 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I sit down with internationally recognized breathing and sleep expert Patrick McKeown, creator, CEO and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage®, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International and President of Buteyko Professionals International. He is a leading international expert on breathing and sleep, and author of 17 bestselling books including The Oxygen Advantage, The Breathing Cure, The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep, and The Breathing Cure for Yoga. His focus is to empower more people every day to breathe better, feel better and achieve their potential.In this episode, we explore:✅ Why breathing may need to come before mindset and how breathing and sleep are deeply connected.✅ The importance of nasal breathing and why mouth breathing may affect sleep, respiratory health, dental health and more.✅ The hidden signs of dysfunctional breathing, including frequent sighing, upper-chest breathing, faster breathing, air hunger and irregular breathing.✅ Breathing, anxiety, panic and depression including why gentle techniques may be more appropriate than intense breathwork for some people.✅ Why the exhalation matters and how slowing your exhalation can send a message of safety to the brain.✅ Breathing and asthma, including Patrick's approach to breathing retraining and why respiratory physiology deserves more attention.✅ The fascinating connection between breathing, hormones and the female cycle, and why women's breathing has been historically understudied.✅ Why breathwork needs to be personalized and why more intense isn't necessarily better.✅ The connection between breathing, presence and a quieter mind and Patrick's deeply personal story of discovering what it feels like to truly be present.NOTE: This episode #60 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 Patrick McKeown on https://oxygenadvantage.com/ andFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedIn🎧 Take a breath, press play, and come back into coherence.#SelfCareGoddess #PatrickMcKeown #Breathwork #Breathing #OxygenAdvantage #NasalBreathing===▸ 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.