Your Untapped Superpower: How the Science of Breath Can Transform Your Focus, Mood & Energy

Join host Maha Corbett and guest Rory Warnock – breathwork coach, performance expert, and founder of Hālē – as they unpack the science of conscious breathing and why it's the ultimate tool for managing stress, boosting energy, and feeling more present.✓ Why breathwork works – and how it differs from just “breathing deeply”✓ The simple breathing technique proven to lower cortisol and blood pressure✓ How to shift from “fight or flight” into rest-and-digest in seconds✓ Mouth tape, nasal breathing & the TikTok sleep trend that’s actually legit✓ Why breathwork outperforms meditation for reducing anxiety✓ Boosting energy (without caffeine) using breath✓ What to do when your mind spirals and you “can’t think your way calm”✓ Breathwork for performance, recovery and emotional regulation✓ Rory’s incredible story – from burnout and antidepressants to running marathons with no water, no food… and only his breath✓ The myth of “over-oxygenation” and why less is moreWhether you’re feeling wired, tired, overwhelmed or just need a powerful reset, this episode gives you science-backed tools you can use anywhere, anytime – with nothing but your breath.Mentioned Products:Supergreen Superfood Powder – For balanced energy and gut supportSleep Superfood Powder – For rest and deep sleepMouth Tape – For optimising nasal breathing and sleepRecommended in the episodeHālē Breathwork (Spotify + Apple Music)Guided breathwork sessions created by Rory WarnockSWIISH:https://www.swiish.com/Use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply)FOLLOW:https://www.instagram.com/swiish/https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermederhttps://www.instagram.com/maha_corbettRory Warnock:https://www.instagram.com/rorywarnock_/🎧 Episode Chapters00:00 – A 3hr10 Marathon on Breath Alone01:30 – Why 5 Minutes of Breathwork Changes Everything03:00 – Cortisol, Blood Pressure & the Science of the Exhale06:00 – Nose vs Mouth: The Sleep Quality Game-Changer08:00 – Breathwork for Better Performance10:30 – Can You Really Train to Breathe Less?12:00 – The Study That Proved a Sigh Can Reset Your Body14:00 – Breathwork 101: What It Is (And What It’s Not)16:00 – Using Breath as Your Anchor in Chaos18:00 – Rory’s Story: From Antidepressants to Euphoria in One Session20:30 – Breathwork in Australia: 2019 vs Now22:00 – What a Class Actually Looks Like23:30 – Nervous System 101: Regulating Stress in Adults & Kids25:00 – The 4-6 Breath & Other Everyday Hacks27:00 – Sleep, Smartwatches & Tracking the Difference28:00 – Mythbusting: Why Less Breathing Is Actually More29:30 – Breathwork for Recovery, Not Just Performance32:00 – Proactive vs Reactive Breathing Practices34:00 – Does Breathing Before Meals Help Digestion?35:00 – Rory’s Top 3 Breathwork Hacks to Unlock Daily Calm36:00 – Where to Learn More from Rory38:00 – Rapid Fire: Myths, Must-Dos & The Power of Presence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.