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Performance Through Health

by Martin McPhilimey

Welcome to the Performance Through Health podcast where we interview and chat with a variety of high performing individuals ranging from elite athletes, scientists, coaches, and business owners as I delve into topics such as breathing, stress, sleep, and other health areas allowing you live life to your best. If you're looking to level up in life, you can inherit the wisdom from my guests by tuning in every month for a new and exciting episode.

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Episodes

  1. The Power of Breath with Bondi Rescue Lifeguard Dean Gladstone

    Dean is a former national gold medallist in swimming and surf lifesaving. He is a qualified and practising Personal Trainer, Wim Hof instructor, Breathwork coach, Yoga Teacher, Holistic Health Coach and a Bondi Lifeguard. His 20 years of experience coaching kids and adults have been Personal...

  2. Non Sleep Deep Rest | NSDR | Yoga Nidra | 7 mins

    This NSDR protocol can be used following a deep bout of work, study, or physical activity to quickly rejuvenate yourself, reduce stress, and boost focus and productivity. Should you wish to find out more about how you can reduce stress and boost focus, energy and productivity for high…

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  3. Does Melatonin Help You Sleep?

    Want some free training on how to improve your sleep quality, reduce stress and reach higher levels of performance? Check out my FREE video training http://sbs.performancethroughhealth.com In this video, I discuss the science behind our circadian rhythms, the sleep wake cycle and whether…

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  4. Guided Breathwork for Deep Relaxation | 6 Minutes | Martin McPhilimey

    In this video you will under go six minutes of guided pranayama like nasal breathing to help you on your journey to living a more relaxed lifestyle. If you would like further training on how you can reduce you stress levels by 50% or more, and to boost your focus, energy and productivity for high...

  5. Is the way you breathe leading to stress and anxiety? | Dysfunctional Breathing Mechanics

    In this episode, I discuss what is meant by breathing mechanics, how it relates to increased stress and anxiety and how to become an efficient breather. For FREE training on how to reduce stress by 50% boosting focus, energy and productivity for higher performance; that includes improving…

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  6. Stress Regulation with Pool Training and Performance Breathing with Richard Burrows

    Rich Burrows is the owner and founder of Performance Breathing Au over in Noosa, Queensland, Australia. Having followed each other on social media for a while, I wanted to chat with Rich because he is doing some great work in stress regulation, breathing and high performance. He has a wealth of...

  7. Episode 63 - How to Breathe During Exercise | Nose or Mouth Breathing What's Optimal?

    In this episode, I discuss whether nasal or mouth breathing is ideal for exercise when to use each one and I take you through the basics of the breathing gears protocol designed by Brian MacKenzie and the team at Shift Adapt. Also thank you to Jason Donaldson http://jasondonaldson.net for the...

  8. Episode 62 - Training For A 1000 Mile Walk Across Alaska with Dan Cooper

    Dan Cooper is a resilience researcher, ex SAS and extreme adventurer. The other month we sat down together and discussed resilence for 90 minutes and did not get the opportunity to talk about his upcoming adventure. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, more commonly known as The Iditarod, is an…

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  9. Can Nasal Breathing Help with Anxiety?

    A fair few years ago, I went through an emotionally abusive relationship. Then, to find myself coming out the other side afraid of women, who I now perceived as evil and the route of my anxiety. Little did I know that the anxiety was a conditioned sensation arising from my body and that I needed…

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  10. How Breathwork Brings You To The Truth With Brian Lai

    Brian Lai is a breathwork coach from Australia who has spent the majority of his time supporting people over in Hong Kong. He discovered breathwork during his journey to find answers to some health issues he had been living with for a long time. His search eventually led me to Wim Hof, who is…

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  11. 10 Minute Guided Meditation for Cultivating Gratitude | Performance Through Health

    Gratitude is a powerful practice that can change your life. We can learn to appreciate everything we have by cultivating gratitude rather than missing the key ingredients to a happy and fulfilling life. You can use this meditation to help create the shift for you to start feeling and living a…

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  12. Episode 58 - Nasal Breathing For Sports Performance with Master Oxygen Advantage Instructor David Jackson

    David Jackson is a Master Instructor with Oxygen Advantage, a former professional rugby player, accredited UKSCA Strength & Conditioning coach, NASM performance enhancement & corrective exercise specialist on a mission to make breathwork a normal part of our everyday lives. Having retrained his...

  13. Episode 57 - Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) | Yoga Nidra | Evidence Based Protocol for Anxiety Relief, Insomnia and Relaxation

    This NSDR protocol is based on Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is a state in which the body is completely relaxed. You become systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. This state of consciousness is different from traditional meditation, in which...

  14. Context of Exposure Work for Resilience with Elite Performance Consultant Dan Cooper

    Dan is dedicated to changing the perception of human capability. An ex SAS member with 22 years in the military (18 in special ops), he is no stranger to colossal adversity. Dan is an extreme adventurer and an academic, with a bachelor of science, dual master’s degrees and a current PhD research...

  15. Coaching and Breathing for Your High Performance Lifestyle with Jason Donaldson

    Jason Donaldson has been a human performance coach for over 15-years. He helps individuals optimise their health, wellness, and fitness to live a high-performance life. Jason’s coaching focuses on the opportunities presented by the challenges we face, embracing change and learning through doing…

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  16. Episode 54 - Talking Breathwork, Biohacking and Health Tracking Tools with The Breathing Diabetic

    Nick Heath, Ph.D., is the creator of The Breathing Diabetic. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 11. At age 30, Nick began practicing simple breathing exercises that helped improve his blood sugars, improve his sleep, and increase his energy levels, all of which helped him better...

  17. Episode 53 - Educating Women To Connect With Their Menstrual Cycle With Faye Sheridan

    Faye Sheridan is a Women's Integrative Health Practioner and Menstrual Cycle Educator. Faye helps women get to the root cause of their PMS or menstrual cycle dysfunction. She educates women to connect with their cycle and tune in to the divine intelligence it holds. I wanted to do this episode...

  18. Episode 52 - Talking Healthy Habits and Family Matters with Dr Orlena Kerek

    Dr Orlena Kerek. Lives in Spain with her husband and 4 kids. She's a paediatric doctor turned weight loss and health coach. She helps ambitious mums overcome the frustration of not losing weight by teaching them to eat and be healthy, look after themselves and feel fit and fabulous. She is also…

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  19. Episode 51 Taking a Deep Dive into Mindset, Breath, and Freediving with Kirill Popov

    Kirill, Owner of Freedive Nusa has been freediving since 2011. Since January 2013, he became an SSI Freediving Instructor. From this point on, he organized and conducted many freediving courses and group trips for freedivers in Russia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Turkey, and Egypt.…

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  20. Episode 50 - What The Word Fearless Can Do To Your Life

    This year my focus word for the year was fearless, and what a trajectory change my life has taken. Check out this episode to find out why. Visit www.performancethroughhealth.com for more information on the services mentioned.

  21. Episode 49 - Vocal Training, Rib Mobility and Breath Coordination with Barbara Tanze

    In this episode of the Performance Through Health podcast I got to chat with Barbara Tanze. Born in Munich, Germany, and raised between Germany, Switzerland, and the USA, Barbara Tanze graduated from the Conservatoire de Lausanne with an M.A. degree in vocal pedagogy and classical vocal...

  22. Episode 48 - Building a Better Allied Health Team Post- Surgery With Quentin Malone & Alex Butschies

    Quentin Malone is a Neurosurgeon based in Perth, Western Australia, and has over 20 years of experience. With a post-graduate fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, the USA. He has a particular interest in spinal pain conditions and non-operative rehabilitation, and spinal biomechanics. Quentin…

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  23. Episode 47 - Myofunctional Fitness for Better Sleep & Breathing with Jennifer Blunston PhD.

    For the past 6 years Jennifer Blunston, BSc. PhD. has helped clients achieve better overall health as an orofacial myofunctional therapist—an emerging field in health care. Based out of Calgary, Alberta, Jennifer enjoys educating her clients on how proper nasal breathing, and palatal tongue rest...

  24. Episode 46 - Bridging The Gap Between Psychology and Physiotherapy with Alex Butschies

    In this video, I get the opportunity to sit down and chat with Alex Butschies, the exercise physiologist and leader at AB Physiology. His approach takes you from LIFE performance to HIGH performance; improvements often come down to finding better BALANCE. How well can you balance WORK and…

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  25. Episode 45 - Five Signs & Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    This podcast is another audio version of my latest blog on Five Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, an all so common sleep condition nowadays. Joseph Cossman, Entrepreneur and Author once said. “The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep.” And he is not wrong;...

  26. Episode 44 - What a Cat's Eyes Can Teach Us About Stress & The Nervous System

    In this episode I recorded a audio version of my blog on how our vision can impact our stress and the nervous system. You can find the post here https://performancethroughhealth.com/eye-movement/ Have you ever wondered how looking at the horizon makes you feel relaxed? You know those times when...

  27. Episode 28 - Reflecting on what I've learnt from my relationship break up

    Join me in this short episode as I reflect on what I feel needs to improve/change to make sure my next relationship has a high chance on longer term success. I believe that you can take away many lessons from any situation, and certainly from a break up. Everything is happening for you, you just...

  28. Episode 43 - Managing High Blood Pressure Using Breath Control

    In this episode I provide some evidence on how breath control can be used in the management of hypertension , and stress. If you want to check out eight week stress relief breathing program you can find it here - https://performancethroughhealth.com/product/stressreliefprogram/ Hope you enjoyed...

  29. Episode 42 - The Fearless Life Story Of Bear Boy Who Was Found Living In A Cave At Just Six Years Old

    Found living in a cave at just six years old after his father passed away, this man who will not be named got his nickname Bear from the local newspaper. Bear has lived an extraordinary life nearly dying many times working in the coal mines in the North of England, playing rugby in the UK and…

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  30. Episode 41 - Boost Your Value Proposition Using These Six Key Areas of Personal Development with Martin McPhilimey

    In this episode, I reflect on my 30-day value challenge so far, and we further dive into your personal value proposition. I take you through six key areas of personal development that will raise your value in the eyes of others. There are simple tools, hacks and areas of focus we can use to boost...

  31. Episode 40 - Join My 30 Day Challenge That Will Turn You Into A High Value Person

    In this episode, we finish up with a reflection on my 12 weeks challenge and move onto the next challenge. Join me over the next 30 days to raise my value in the eyes of others by being of service and contribution in all aspects of life. In this episode, I discuss what individual value perception...

  32. Episode 39 - A Conversation with Strongman Coach & Competitor Maximus McCall & Ayrton Barrett

    Join me as we sit down and review the progress Max and Ayrton have made since their last strongman competition, the style of training and programming it takes to be in the running to win WA strongman, as we dive into their training programs and a reflection of last months qualifiers. You can find...

  33. Episode 38 - Using the Power of Reflective Practice

    I am changing the format slightly. After a conversation with a group of friends, I was inspired to take a more reflective approach to the podcast. In this episode, I discuss the importance of reflection, why I am going to start doing it more and some stories where I have used reflective practices...

  34. Episode 37 - Mindset, Challenges & Coaching in Professional Sports with Australian Basketball Player Natalie Burton

    In this episode, I sit down a chat with my friend, Natalie Burton. Nat is an Australian professional basketball player. She is a regular representative of the Australian National Team and has played six seasons in the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). Having faced her challenges as a…

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  35. Episode 36 - Five Truths Learnt While Trekking Through Avon Valley, WA

    This weekend, Saturday 12th Sept 2020, I went away on an annual escape into nature to spend some time in silence to reflect on whatever comes up. This year was in Avon Valley, WA. Avon Valley is a national park in Western Australia, 47 kilometres northeast of Perth. It was named after the Avon...

  36. Episode 35 - Building The West Coast Barbell Club with Strength Coach Ben Jewett

    Ben is founder and builder of the West Coast Barbell Club in East Perth, WA. With over 60 members, Ben has managed to create a culture so great that he has barely needed to spend a penny on Marketing. His long list of 5* testimonials is a demonstration to what it means to be a part of the WCBC.…

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  37. Episode 34 - Taking an Ego knock during my challenge and an interesting sleep apnea case study with Martin McPhilimey

    In this episode, I reflect on my challenge so far where I am in terms of my physique, injuries and overall goals. I talk about taking an Ego knock when discussing business plans with a friend, and how that resulted in cognitive dissonance that led to procrastination. I also discuss an interesting...

  38. Episode 33 - 10 Principles of 'The Action System' with David Clarke

    Join me as I sit down to chat with David Clarke, an experienced corporate advisor and risk strategist in the oil and gas space, he has also dealt with nightclubs, coffee shops and multiple manufacturers. He has an excellent idea of the problems faced by real businesses that make money. We discuss...

  39. Episode 32 - Challenging Myself to Level Up in Life & Structuring Your Day for Success

    Just me as I take you through the challenge I have set myself moving forward. I am going to be taking on as much as I can get to myself physically fit, and engrain the habits and behaviours that I believe are required for the level of success I want. The second half of this shorter 20 minute...

  40. Episode 31 - The Future of Masculinity and what It Means to be a Man with Chris Edge

    Join me as I sit down with the host of the Mankind.Co podcast, Chris Edge. Father, Husband, Navy Veteran and an all-round top guy. Chris is barking on a journey of self-discovery, perhaps an individuation process to become who he is. Being a father of three, as well as a husband, Chris has some...

  41. Episode 30 - How to Form an Inspiring Life Vision in Seven Steps with Martin McPhilimey

    Join me as I talk you through my seven steps to forming a life visions. In this episode I give you insight into my 8 week course in coming on my website due out next month. I break down the process into steps you can take to ensure you uncover your true self and live authentically. The steps are…

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  42. Episode 29 - Being Courageous Enough to Lead a Life That's Authentically You with Karolyn Zinetti

    Join me as I sit down and chat with Karolyn Zinetti. Her titles include Empowerment Coach, Naturopath and Digital Marketing Mentor, but she is so much more. Karolyn is the embodiment of all she stands for. She feels deeply, sees deeply, and speaks intuitively from her heart. She naturally…

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  43. Episode 27 - Breaking World Records and Becoming World Strongest Man with Ngarimu Ahipene

    Join me as a sit down to talk to Ngarimu Ahipene; a CrossFit athlete turned worlds strongest man. In 2019, Ngarimu broke the world record for axel clean and press in Perth, WA. He then went to compete in the USA in the Giant's Live Strongman competition. Unheard of, Ngarimu was an underdog since...

  44. Episode 26 - Five tips to get a refreshing nights sleep leaving you energised every morning with Martin McPhilimey

    Join me in this short episode as I take you through my top tips for getting high quality sleep. As a professional who has been working in the sleep industry for eight years now I have noticed these are the most common tips I have to give to people. If you follow these, and create the habits yet...

  45. Episode 25 - From Corporate Finance in New York to Vipassana Meditation and Becoming a Yoga Teacher with Karina Paxinos

    Karina Paxinos struggled to find her true path in life after finding herself not enjoying the corporate world of finance in New York. Not knowing what she was getting herself into, her journey led her to the Peruvian jungle to part take in an Ayuchscha Plant Medicine Ceremony. Little did she know...

  46. Episode 24 - Purpose Driven Leadership in Times of Uncertainty with Author, Speaker and Coach Dave Clare

    Dave Clare is an executive coach with a purpose to advance society by enabling purpose-driven organisations. He is vision is a world where every organisation is lead with purpose first and has dedicated his life to become a leader of a new generation. Author of two books, Simplified and the...

  47. Episode 22 - Supporting The World Through Fear with Martin McPhilimey

    In this episode of the Performance Through Health podcast, I wanted to create something that could help people through this time of uncertainty. There are many people currently fearful of what the future may hold, and the stress of not knowing what's going to happen after the pandemic. I thought…

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  48. Episode 21 - Talking Ultra Endurance Events, 29029 Everesting and Capital Property with Matt Hughes

    Matt is founder and director of Capital Property Advisory Perth’s highest-rated property acquisition and development specialists. We recorded this chat around 6 weeks ago before the crisis started. Matt had a young girl due a couple days after the recording, so we delved into all things housing,...

  49. Episode 20 - Hypnosis for your Best Self with Martin McPhilimey

    In today's episode I was short for time as i've been so engrossed in writing a book, that i discuss briefly today. Rather than doing a talking only episode I thought I would get a bit creative and attempt to record a hypnosis, or what others call a guided meditation. Give yourself some time to…

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  50. Episode 19 - Talking Periodisation and Personal Training before the Pandemic with Chris Hynds

    Chris Hynds is a business owner and strength coach at Team CHPT in Western Australia. His is also head coach and mentors at Trainers WA. A company dedicated to educating and developing personal trainers in all the areas it's takes to be successful in the fitness industry. With over ten years...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Performance Through Health podcast where we interview and chat with a variety of high performing individuals ranging from elite athletes, scientists, coaches, and business owners as I delve into topics such as breathing, stress, sleep, and other health areas allowing you live life to your best. If you're looking to level up in life, you can inherit the wisdom from my guests by tuning in every month for a new and exciting episode.

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Martin McPhilimey

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