Dan Brulé on Breathwork 50 Years of Breathing

We often spend a fortune on supplements and diets, yet we overlook the one thing we do 20,000 times a day without a second thought. Dan Brulé has spent over half a century proving that your breath is the most powerful tool you own for self-regulation and healing. Whether coaching Tony Robbins or working with inmates on death row, Dan’s mission is to show how a simple shift in your breathing pattern can instantaneously rewrite your physical and emotional state. This conversation dives deep into why this ancient practice is the leading global wellness trend and how you can use it to manage stress, unlock creativity, and genuinely love your life. You’ll walk away with practical "hacks" like the Shakespearean sigh that lowers cortisol levels in less than five minutes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your breath is a two-way street; by consciously changing your breathing pattern, you can instantly shift your internal state. High-stakes environments—from special forces to elite coaching—rely on breathwork to manage arousal and regulate energy. Breathwork isn't just "woo-woo"; modern wearable tech now proves it lowers blood pressure and heart rate in real-time. Stress is a major contributor to longevity, and the "sigh of relief" is the quickest manual override for the nervous system. Integration is better than discipline; you can practice conscious breathing while walking, driving, or even brushing your teeth. QUOTES "Breathing is both completely automatic and totally under our control... That’s an invitation to take part in our own nature." "Change your breathing pattern, and instantly you'll change your state. You don't have to theorise about it." "I dare you to give me any situation... that breathing won't help you with." "You don’t know what you got till it’s gone." "Make breathing equal feeling. Make feeling equal breathing." Dan Brule Links https://www.mypotenciaeducation.com/mastering-the-breath/ https://www.instagram.com/danbruleofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/DanBruleBreathmastery/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Breathe-Breathwork-Dan-Brule/dp/150116306X Live Longer & Love It Links 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iaindeyre/ 🌐 Official Website https://growth.livelongerandloveit.com/ 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iaindeyre/ HOST BIO Iain Eyre is a longevity-focused creator, coach and communicator dedicated to helping people expand their healthspan, wealthspan and lifespan. After spending over a decade working with leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performing professionals, Iain has become known for translating complex wellbeing, financial and relationship principles into practical, real-world tools that create lasting change. Driven by his own mid-life transformation, Iain blends lived experience with deep research across longevity, personal development, behavioural change and holistic wellness. His work combines science, psychology and human performance with an honest, relatable approach that resonates with busy adults who want more energy, more joy and more purpose. As the host of Live Longer & Love It, Iain brings curiosity, empathy and clarity to every conversation — making cutting-edge longevity insights accessible and actionable. Listeners trust him because he’s not just teaching longevity; he’s living it. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/