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TAKE A DEEP BREATH
Hosted by Mike Maher · EN
An entire podcast dedicated to Breathwork, Breathing, and The Power of Your Breath. Join Mike Maher as he talks to the worlds leading experts, scientists, yoga instructors, and explorers of this thing we call The Breath.
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#132 The Coffee Expert: This Is Why Your Coffee Is Making You Anxious
Mar 3100:57:43Tap to summarizeGet The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10FREE RESOURCES:🎁 Download My Free Audio Breathwork Bundle here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/mp3🎁 Access My Free 7 Day Breathwork Coursehttps://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutresetPAID RESOURCES:🫁 Work with me directly to fix stress, exhaustion & tensionhttps://go.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/121/Is your morning coffee quietly destroying your health or is it actually a superfood? Today's guest is Alex from Exhale Coffee, a coffee and caffeine expert who is here to set the record straight. We cover everything from polyphenols and brain health, to the shocking truth about decaf, why instant coffee might be the worst thing in your kitchen, and the exact brewing method that gets you the most out of every cup. This one will completely change how you think about your daily brew.Learn more about Exhale Coffee here: https://exhalecoffee.com/Chapters:0:00 Is coffee actually a superfood? Meet Alex from Exhale Coffee0:58 The parasympathetic side of coffee why it's not all fight or flight2:26 Coffee is not bad for us. We're bad for coffee.3:01 Polyphenols what they are, why they matter & the 31x brand difference5:14 The health benefits of polyphenols Alzheimer's, heart disease & more6:45 The dark truth about decaf — paint stripper, chemicals & what to look for10:59 Instant coffee ultra processed, mycotoxins & why it's the worst offender13:44 When to have your first coffee & the Andrew Huberman debate debunked17:27 Electrolytes, morning routines & stop wasting money on fancy sachets19:32 The best brewing method for maximum health benefits (backed by lab tests)24:12 Caffeine half life, sleep, performance dosing & when to stop for the day33:35 Should you cycle off caffeine? Cognitive benefits & brain health deep dive47:13 The mindful coffee ritual & why slowing down changes everything54:54 Mushroom coffee, AG1 & why good quality coffee beats all the supplements
Transcribe →#131 Patrick from Alveos - Breathing Rate Matters & How To Track It
Feb 1701:13:35Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is Patrick, co-founder of Alveo, a new chest-worn breathing wearable designed to track breath rate variability (BRV) and nervous system state in real time. In this conversation, we explore the future of breathwork, wearables, and nervous system regulation and why breathing data may be the missing piece in modern health tech.Learn more and support this project on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alveos/alveos-one-wearable-that-listens-to-your-breathChapters:0:00 BRV explained - the breathing metric no one’s talking about3:21 HRV vs BRV - what your nervous system is really telling you5:31 Can breathwork actually train BRV long term?9:18 The chest wearable - how it works (and why it’s different)12:30 Why breathing data beats most wearables17:23 The future: real-time breath coaching + nervous system AI24:56 Why this device was built (asthma, breathwork & tech)32:26 Can breathing tech detect illness early?36:28 The university validation study (what they’re testing)41:14 Breathing under stress, load & real life48:17 Breathing as the “4th pillar” of health53:46 What the app will actually do for you57:44 Are humans breathing faster over time?1:02:15 Pricing, Kickstarter & subscriptions explained1:07:15 Final insight: don’t use breathwork to avoid emotions
Transcribe →#130 - Lotte Paarup: The Fascia Expert: You Can’t Calm a Body That Feels Unsafe
Dec 2601:12:37Tap to summarizeIf you feel tight, stuck, or like breathwork isn’t fully helping, Lotte and Mike are running a live 4-week fascia release program starting January 11th to help you unlock your body and breathe more freely. Limited spaces - learn more here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/fasciaIn this episode, Mike sits down again with Lotte Paarup, a leading fascia and breathwork educator, to explore how the fascial system shapes your breathing, stress levels, and how safe your body feels. You’ll learn why breathwork alone often isn’t enough and how releasing the body can unlock easier breathing, movement, and calm. Chapters:0:00 Why Fascia Matters More Than You Think2:21 How Your Feet, Jaw & Lungs Are Connected3:40 What Happens When Fascia Gets Stiff6:54 Why Your Body Needs to Feel Safe to Breathe9:37 Are There Key Fascia Pathways in the Body?11:53 How Stress Physically Tightens the Body15:04 Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Tightness18:33 Why Daily Fascia Work Beats Weekly Treatments22:43 Why Breathing Fails When the Body Is Stiff26:49 What Actually Happens During Fascia Release33:42 Is Fascia Work Ever “Finished”?37:05 Why Movement Is Essential for Fascia Health43:20 The Psoas, Fear & the Survival System53:20 Can Breathwork Help Release Fascia?
Transcribe →#129 Ariel Garten - Why Proper Meditation Feels Different
Nov 2600:50:14Tap to summarizeLearn more about muse here; https://choosemuse.com/tadbChapters:0:00 Welcome to Take a Deep Breath0:49 Why a Neuroscientist Couldn't Meditate2:03 The Real Reasons People Struggle with Meditation2:54 What IS Meditation? Science Explained4:06 Game-Changing Benefits You'll Actually Notice5:53 The Minimum Effective Dose for Results7:05 Serial Meditation Failures Unite7:29 How Muse Tracks Your Brain in Real-Time9:03 What Are You Actually Doing When Meditating?10:44 Focus on Breath or Let Thoughts Pass?12:40 How to Change Your Relationship with Emotions13:20 Breath Awareness vs Breath Work in Meditation15:23 Body-Led Meditation Deep Dive16:33 Dropping Into Your Body & Out of Your Mind18:28 The Truth About Pain & Secondary Suffering19:51 NASA's Mars Meditation Experiments21:58 How Muse Transformed Sleep Science24:29 The Digital Sleeping Pill That Actually Works25:54 Deep Sleep Stimulation Breakthrough28:30 How Much Deep Sleep Do You Really Need?30:31 Avoid This Common Sleep Mistake31:27 Mental Fitness vs Physical Fitness33:33 How to Measure Your Mental Fitness34:31 Oxygen Flow to Your Brain Explained36:42 Training Your Brain to Demand More Oxygen38:40 Breath Work Meets Brain Tracking41:02 Best Time to Meditate (Honest Answer)43:16 Eyes Open vs Eyes Closed Meditation45:35 Lying Down vs Sitting Meditation47:14 You Are More Wonderful Than You Think48:26 Final Thanks & Discount Code
Transcribe →#128 Anjani Teves - The Diaphragm Expert: Congested Lymph Is Why You're So Stiff
Nov 1201:20:52Tap to summarize🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutresetToday's guest is Dr. Anjani Teeves, an osteopathic physician and diaphragm expert.We talk about why stiffness is actually stagnant lymph, how your diaphragm controls 90% of circulation, why you're only using 25% of your breathing capacity, the 74 diaphragms in your body, and how to fix your breathing to transform your health instantly.Chapters;0:00 Introduction: The Diaphragm Expert0:29 How Childhood Tickling Led to Breath Mastery2:58 Discovering Breath as a Superpower4:36 Why Chronic Illness Patients All Have Poor Breathing7:33 What is the Thoracic Diaphragm?8:48 Anatomy: How the Diaphragm Attaches to Your Spine12:21 How Muscles Contract and Relax13:47 The Diaphragm as a Pump for Air and Fluid16:30 Can You Strengthen the Diaphragm Like a Bicep?19:21 Why Stiffness is Actually Lymphatic Congestion22:09 The Diaphragm Controls Circulation More Than Your Heart23:12 Understanding Lymph and Why It Matters26:41 What Happens When Lymph Gets Stuck30:29 Everything Congested With Lymph Gets Stiff31:46 How the Diaphragm Affects Heart Health35:00 The Pericardium and Why Your Heart Needs to Spiral40:13 What Happens When the Heart Can't Move Properly43:51 The Best Exercise You Can Do Right Now46:08 Most of Your Diaphragm is on Your Back48:38 Better Fluid Motion is Better Physiology49:49 Why Sitting Up Straight Actually Hurts Your Breathing53:03 The Key: Finding the Transition Point on Your Sit Bones55:12 How to Start Using Your Full Diaphragm58:38 Why Your Hips Get Tight When You Don't Breathe Well1:00:23 The Body Has 74+ Diaphragms That All Work Together1:04:45 Every Major Joint Has Its Own Diaphragm1:05:56 The Extraordinary Capacities of Diaphragms1:08:45 Quick Tips to Reduce Stiffness and Move Lymph1:11:26 The Full Body Expansion Technique1:13:58 Using the Hydraulic System to Move Better1:15:44 Why Your Muscles Stay Tight to Protect Your Organs1:18:28 Final Thoughts and Next Steps
Transcribe →#127 Tiger Bye Returns to talk about Yoga & Breath Science
Oct 2801:02:50Tap to summarizeDiscover The Breathwork Reset Method™ a proven 5-week system to boost energy, calm your mind, and sharpen focus from the inside out. 🌬️We kick off on November 2nd (spots are limited)Learn more here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/reset-liveToday's returning guest is About Tiger. Tiger is a highly qualified breath educator and yoga instructor with certifications from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the Katonah Yoga Center, and Oxygen Advantage®. - Connect with Tiger: https://www.tigerbye.com/- Tiger's upcoming training here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/breathe-better-master-your-breathChapters:0:00 How to Use Breath to Cool Down2:17 The Secret of Cadence Breathing2:36 Satali: The Cooling Tongue Breath4:14 Why Ujjayi Breath Heats You Up5:23 Does Satali Actually Lower Body Temperature?8:01 The Right Way to Do Ujjayi Breath12:27 Three-Part Breath & Shoulder Dysfunction22:26 Mind-to-Muscle Connection in Breathing22:54 Taking Breathwork Off the Mat28:31 Yoga vs Chiropractor: What You Need36:40 Desk Worker's Guide to Staying Mobile42:09 Why Your Hamstrings Are Always Tight51:18 Building Habits That Actually Stick
Transcribe →#126 Anders Ollson: 2,000 Years of CO2 Therapy: What Modern Medicine Forgot
Sep 1401:30:12Tap to summarizeWe are giving away a FREE Carbo Inhaler (worth £574). Click below to register (closes 1st October 2025) https://consciousbreathing.com/tadbGrab your relaxator here (the green whistle-looking device a.k.a The Breath Gym) https://www.consciousbreathing.com/products/relaxator?sacode=b2rkmc🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset🌟 If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiLToday's guest is author, CO2 expert, and inventor Anders Ollson.0:07 Why CO2 Isn't The Villain0:29 The Panic Attack Bag Secret1:00 Your Brain Needs More CO22:03 The €800 CO2 Device Revealed3:58 Win This Breathing Device4:53 How I Discovered CO2 Power5:58 The Bliss State Experience 7:47 Breathing Fixed Her Eyesight9:37 Why Pilots Lose Vision First11:18 Full vs Empty Lung Holds13:57 The Relaxator Device Explained19:24 Free 7-Day Course Break24:35 Romans Perfected CO2 Therapy26:59 Christianity Killed Bathing28:27 1794 Breast Cancer Cure31:47 Natural Viagra Cave34:45 2000 Years of CO2 History38:48 CO2 Heals Wounds Instantly42:19 The Bohr Effect Explained45:30 How To Assess CO2 Tolerance49:11 Breath Holds vs Slow Breathing52:35 Why I Do More Push-Ups58:27 Reprogramming Your Fear Center62:23 30% CO2 Instant Panic64:51 Sauna Tolerance Improved67:56 Trees With Deep Roots70:27 Don't Obsess Over Longevity71:19 122-Year-Old Chocolate Smoker73:56 McDonald's Sleep Score75:52 Indoor Air Quality Truth81:01 Political CO2 Agenda86:31 No Shortcuts In Breathing87:11 Where To Find Anders
Transcribe →#125 Dr Peter Litchfield - CO2 Doctor’s WARNING: Fix These Breathing Habits Now
Aug 3101:24:50Tap to summarize🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiLHow To Connect and Follow Dr Litchfield:Better Physiology Ltd: https://www.betterphysiology.com email pl@betterphysiology.com. & Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences: https://www.bp.eduChapters0:00 Welcome Back Dr. Peter Litchfield0:52 Why Breathing & Respiration Are NOT The Same Thing1:44 What Breathing Habits Look Like In Real Life7:35 Where Do These Habits Actually Come From?14:05 How To Analyze Someone's Breathing Problems19:33 The Track Star Who Couldn't Run Anymore28:40 The Truth About Mouth Breathing At Night45:22 Why Mouth Taping Might Be Missing The Point51:00 What's Wrong With The Buteyko Method?56:20 Coherence Breathing: Ritual Or Respiration?1:02:08 Why Some Love Hyperventilation & Others Panic1:06:30 The Brain "Slosh Theory" Explained1:14:24 Hospital Oxygen vs CO2 - What Works Better?1:17:20 The One Thing You Can Do Right Now1:21:21 Closing ThoughtsDisclaimer & Safety NoticeThis content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →#124 Nitric Oxide Expert: How to Naturally Enhance Blood Flow & Vascular Health
Aug 2601:28:35Tap to summarize🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiLLearn more about Dr Nathan and his Nitric Oxide Products here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=115399&awinaffid=2539127Chapters:0:00 Meet the Nitric Oxide Expert1:33 Why Did Nitric Oxide Win a Nobel Prize?5:39 Nasal vs Mouth Breathing for NO Production9:15 What Destroys Your Nitric Oxide?11:27 Does Humming Really Boost NO 15x?13:24 How to Test for Nitric Oxide Deficiency16:26 Modern Life is Killing Your NO Production18:29 Why Swimming Pools Are Dangerous21:00 Are Microplastics Blocking Nitric Oxide?22:39 Why High Altitude People Live Longer26:14 CO2 vs Nitric Oxide: The Real Truth29:28 Is the Wim Hof Method Actually Safe?32:10 Can You Run Out of Nitric Oxide from Humming?33:57 What Happens When You Breathe in NO?36:03 Could Cupping + Humming Be Magic?37:50 Can Nose Breathing Fix Erectile Dysfunction?39:11 How to Heal Your Mouth Microbiome45:46 Vitamin D's Secret Role in NO Production49:30 Are LED Lights Destroying Your Health?53:35 Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work?56:07 Should You Put Red Light on Your Genitals?58:11 The Topical Nitric Oxide Breakthrough59:43 CO2 Therapy vs Nitric Oxide for Healing62:51 The Ultimate Nitric Oxide Diet66:16 Inside the Revolutionary NO Lozenges70:36 Who Actually Needs Nitric Oxide?72:56 90% of People Have This Problem75:02 The Nitrate Lie That's Killing Us77:25 Why NO Users Sleep Better79:29 Can Sound Frequencies Boost Nitric Oxide?80:42 Sauna's Hidden Nitric Oxide Benefits82:09 Why Viagra Fails 50% of Men84:01 Where to Find Dr. Bryan's ProductsDisclaimer & Safety NoticeThis content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Transcribe →#123 Bjørn Ekeberg: Harness Red Light To Increase Libido, Lung Function & Longevity
Aug 1700:59:02Tap to summarize🚨 Learn more about Flexbeam Red Light Devices here: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyZrY2🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL0:00 What is Red Light Therapy?4:41 16x ATP Boost - Too Good to Be True?7:23 Can Red Light Heal Your Eyes?8:58 Why You Should Avoid Your Brain9:59 Red Light for Testosterone Boost?12:33 Advertisement14:02 Cancer Concerns - Is It Safe?15:21 Beat Chronic Fatigue with Light17:55 How Often Should You Use It?20:11 Pre-Workout vs Post-Workout Benefits21:18 Multiple Injuries - Treatment Strategy22:59 Ancient Qigong Meets Modern Light24:19 Lung Therapy Game-Changer27:05 27% VO2 Max Improvement Study34:59 Heart Health Applications35:47 Does It Work for Eczema?37:02 Panels vs Skin Contact Devices41:28 Shoulder Injury Protocol42:06 Multiple Area Treatment Strategy44:48 30% Faster Recovery Claims47:50 Diaphragm and Breathing Benefits49:18 UV Light from Pet Store Bulbs?50:48 Are LED Lights Harming Us?54:48 Blue Light Blocking Glasses Worth It?55:32 Final Thoughts on Light Therapy57:02 OutroDisclaimer & Safety NoticeThis content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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