Dr. Peter Litchfield, a leading expert in breathing science, challenges common breathing myths rooted in misconceptions about CO2. He explains how most breathing issues stem from habits rather than physiological problems. The discussion touches on the surprising role of yawning, the importance of nasal breathing, and how carbon dioxide regulates our health. Litchfield emphasizes the psychology behind our breathing patterns and argues that many expert techniques may do more harm than good.
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Yawning's Purpose
Yawning is a psychophysiological phenomenon, a punctuation point in our actions.
It signals a change in thought or activity, often correlated with dysfunctional breathing.
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CO2 Regulation
CO2 is a measure of respiration, reflecting real-time body chemistry, not just breathing mechanics.
Breathing habits, often unconscious, can compromise this natural regulation.
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Broken Nose Breathing
A person with a broken nose might develop dysfunctional breathing due to psychological factors, not the mouth breathing itself.
Their concern and focus on breathing, rather than the mechanics, becomes problematic.
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Today's guest is Dr. Peter Litchfield, a leading expert in breathing science and creator of technology that measures CO2 levels in real-time. We dive deep into why most breathing problems are actually habits, challenge popular breathing myths, and explore why the psychology behind your breathing might be more important than how you actually breathe - with some fascinating discoveries that go against everything you thought you knew about breathing.
Connect with Dr Litchfield here: https://breathematters.com/
Chapters 0:00 Why Do We Really Yawn? The Unexpected Truth 2:10 The CO2 Myth That's Killing Your Breathing 8:14 The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing 14:47 Why Nitric Oxide Isn't What You Think 21:46 The British Navy's Shocking CO2 Discovery 28:36 The Olympic Athlete's Mysterious Breathing Crisis 34:25 The Paper Bag Effect: What Nobody Tells You 41:00 The Hidden Psychology Behind Your Breathing 47:38 Why Most Breathing Problems Are Actually Habits 54:00 The Surprising Truth About Air Hunger 1:05:11 The Truth About Fast vs Slow Breathing 1:12:40 What Your Breathing Habits Really Mean 1:18:43 Indoor CO2 Levels: What You Need to Know 1:25:38 The CO2 Inhaler Experiment Explained 1:31:33 How CO2 Actually Affects Your Blood 1:35:23 The Surprising Science of CO2 Baths 1:37:45 The Future of Breathing Education
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