Why Your Breathing Might Be Fuelling Your Anxiety with Patrick McKeown

In this episode, I sit down with Patrick McKeown to explore something we all think we’ve mastered - breathing. Turns out, many of us have been doing it wrong our entire lives! We dive into the surprising idea that breathing more can actually deliver less oxygen, and why carbon dioxide might not be the enemy we thought it was.

Patrick explains how your breath acts as a remote control for your nervous system, and how simple shifts - like nasal breathing - can improve sleep, focus, and reduce anxiety. This one really hit home for me. Looking back, I can see how my own anxiety, poor sleep, and even negative thinking were tied to dysfunctional breathing patterns I never questioned.

The good news? You don’t need anything complicated. Just awareness, small changes, and a willingness to retrain something you’ve been doing since birth.

For more information on Patrick’s work check out oxygenadvantage.com (Including the Nasal 5K Running Challenge, Free Breathing App, 3-Day Immersive Certification Training, Free Resource Hub, which includes guided audios, podcasts, blogs and more!) and buteykoclinic.com for health-related issues (e.g.asthma, anxiety/panic disorder, sleep). You can also find Patrick on socials @patrickmckeownofficial.

If you're new to the series, why not take the time to go back and catch up on the wonderful interviews that you may have missed!

Visit www.dermotwhelan.com for more information and don't forget my latest book Busy and Wrecked is out now!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(68)

Ever dream of going on the trip of a lifetime? Here’s what you need to know

This week, I am delighted to share this episode with you which takes you on the journey that I had on both my treks to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and to reach Mount Everest Base Camp - neither of which I...

25 Touko 40min

A Monk’s Advice For Modern Life with Vaisesika Dasa

In this episode of The Mind Full Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Vaisesika Dasa. Vaisesika is a monk, author, and spiritual teacher who has spent decades studying ancient wisdom - but don’t worry...

17 Touko 56min

What’s Going Right? With Dr Paul Conti

In this episode of The Mind Full Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Paul Conti to take a proper deep dive into the human mind, which, let’s be honest, most of us tend to avoid exploring too closely.Paul is a w...

10 Touko 47min

From Crappy to Happy with Cass Dunn

In this episode of The Mind Full Podcast, I’m joined by Cass Dunn - and this one really lands if you’ve ever woken up in a foul humour and thought, “Right… today is not exactly screaming joy.”Cass is ...

3 Touko 54min

Teaching Bravery in Children with Dr Mary O’Kane

In this episode of The Mind Full Podcast, I sit down with the wonderful Dr Mary O’Kane to talk about what it really means to raise brave, resilient kids - and why “perfect” parenting isn’t the goal. I...

26 Huhti 46min

Life’s Invisible Scorecard: Rethinking Success with Charlie Norton Sherwood

In this episode, I sit down with Charlie Norton Sherwood, a man who learned about pressure not from theory, but from the intense world of elite football. Working with clubs like Arsenal and Leicester ...

12 Huhti 49min

You Don't Need More Wellness, You Need Less Pressure! With Clare McKenna

You know when you open Instagram looking for a bit of calm…and five minutes later you’ve been told to ice bath, journal, manifest, and possibly hug a tree before sunrise? Well welcome to the world of ...

5 Huhti 44min