Struggling to sleep well or stay focused throughout the day
We’ve all been there… but most people don’t realize that just breathing right could actually fix both.
In this episode, breathing expert Patrick McKeown explains how simple changes in your breathing can transform brain function, sleep quality, and mental clarity.
He reveals the power of nasal breathing, the role of carbon dioxide, and how to safely use breathwork techniques to reduce anxiety and boost performance.
OUR GUEST
Patrick McKeown is a bestselling author and internationally recognized expert in breathing re-education, respiratory health, and performance. As the creator of Oxygen Advantage® and Director of Education & Training at Buteyko Clinic International, he has spent over two decades developing science-backed breathing techniques that improve respiratory function, mental clarity, and overall well-being. Through Buteyko Clinic International, Patrick has helped thousands manage asthma, sleep apnea, anxiety, and chronic conditions using evidence-based breath training. His Oxygen Advantage® method optimizes oxygen efficiency, CO₂ tolerance, and nervous system regulation, making it widely used in clinical practice, rehabilitation, and peak performance. Patrick’s work spans healthcare, elite sports, and corporate wellness, offering clear, practical strategies that unlock better health, resilience, and human potential.
PATRIC MCKEOWN
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AARON ALEXANDER
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ABOUT
Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts.
Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body.
On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.
The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do.
TOPICS
1. Breathing Techniques
2. Breathwork Exercises
3. Sleep Improvement
4. Snoring & Sleep Apnea
5. Anxiety and Stress Relief
6. Controlled Hyperventilation
7. Breathwork Myths
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