Unlock The SECRET to Better Health through Breathwork with Stefanie Broes - E81

If you’re plagued by poor sleep, lingering stress, or nagging fatigue, it might be your breathing - not your workload or diet -that’s holding you back.Most of us breathe high in our chest, race through shallow breaths, or default to mouth breathing, never realizing how much it drains our energy and resilience. From chronic congestion and stress-induced tension to "inefficient" breathing patterns reinforced by our daily posture, it's easy to slip into habits that sabotage health without knowing it.Learn how to breathe properly in this episode, as we unpack the science behind functional breathing, simple daily adjustments, and routines that can unlock better sleep, sharper focus, and real relaxation.Stefanie Broes is the co-founder of moonbird, the world’s first handheld breathing coach that helps people manage stress, anxiety, and sleep problems through the power of slow breathing. With a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences and a background in health tech, Stefanie combines science and design to make breathwork accessible, evidence-based, and beautifully simple. Before starting moonbird, she worked in other startups and discovered firsthand how breathing could transform her own sleep and wellbeing. Today, she’s on a mission to help millions reconnect with their breath—one breath at a time.“If that hurts, it's a sign that you're having lots of tension in your body and you literally [are] just not relaxed enough in order to breathe really efficiently.” - Stefanie BroesIn this episode you will learn: Why breathing through your nose is more efficient than through your mouth. Simple ways to check and improve your breathing pattern and posture during daily life. How breathwork can shift your body between stress and calm states. The science behind slow breathing and its benefits for sleep, stress, and recovery. The role of breathwork tools, like Moonbird, in making breath practice easier and more consistent. How breathwork can help both adults and kids relax, and why starting young matters.Resources Connect with Stefanie Broes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefaniebroes Check out Moonbird for updates and insights: https://www.moonbird.life/This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:https://www.zapods.comFind the products, practices, and routines discussed on the Alively website:https://alively.com