The power of breath for sleep, fitness, health and longevity

Today, Breath and Mindset Coach Paula Amsler teaches us how to breathe...properly.  Paula discusses her empowering experiences during childbirth and how breathwork empowerd her birthing experience. She walks us through the different types of breathing techniques you can leverage off and we dive in to the importance of breath in managing stress and anxiety and its longevity benefits. She emphasizes the significance of functional breathing and introduces the BOLT score as a measure of breathing efficiency. She explains what can impact how we breathe and how breath can impact mental and physical health. In this conversation, Paula shares her journey of integrating mindset coaching with breath work, emphasizing the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs to create a fulfilling life. She discusses how these practices have transformed her parenting approach, equipping her children with emotional regulation tools. Paula also provides practical advice for beginners in breath work and highlights its benefits for fitness optimisation.  Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Breath and Mindset Coaching 05:01 Empowerment Through Breathwork in Labor 10:02 Transitioning into Breathwork and Meditation 14:47 Understanding Different Types of Breathwork 20:00 Functional Breathing and Its Importance 25:00 Guided Breathwork: Benefits and Techniques 30:02 The BOLT Score and Its Significance 33:05 Parenting with Breath Work Techniques 37:21 Starting Breath Work and Mindset Practices 40:41 Breath Work for Fitness Optimisation 51:56 The Future of Breath Work 53:12 Transformative Testimonials and Lasting Impact CONNECT WITH PAULA AT: Instagram -  @paulaamsler_ (personal/breathwork) and @chooseueveryday (supplements/coaching) BOLT score test https://youtu.be/xOs_Fmm-y0gsi=Dmox41rD8rGIdkAQ  "Warm Up Breath" the most versatile breathing technique https://youtu.be/naj1IaLtB0M?si=fwOY4shyNsbbhXi2  Purchase mouthtape at www.chooseusupplements.com   Link to breathwork funnel 4 week program -  https://www.breathquest.com.au/home466831  LIVE WELL LONGER LUXURY BIOHACKING WOMEN'S HEALTH RETREAT AT REVIVO WELLNESS RESORT IN BALI  Join your biohacking hosts Azra Alagic and Camilla Thompson for 5 days of biohacking bliss this September. Learn more at  https://www.revivoresorts.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BIOHACKING-Retreat-with-Camilla-and-Azra_Final.pdf    HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from.  WANT TO LEARN MORE? If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biohackher_official Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher  Website: www.biohack-her.com  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast