Functional Breathing: How Stress, Menopause & CO₂ Impact Sleep, Anxiety & Health – with Dr. Rosalba Courtney

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How do stress, menopause, and modern life change the way women breathe? Is there really a “right” way to breathe - or do we need a more adaptive, compassionate approach?

In this conversation, Dr. Rosalba Courtney shares the latest science behind functional breathing, the E.A.R.S. model, and how women can use breathwork to ease anxiety, improve sleep, and regain control during menopause.

You’ll learn:

• What dysfunctional breathing actually is and how to spot it

• How stress, anxiety & menopause disrupt your breathing patterns

• The link between CO₂ tolerance, nervous system health & sleep quality

• Why rigid breathing techniques can do more harm than good

• Nasal vs. mouth breathing: what the science says (not social media)

• Evidence-based breathing drills for sleep, anxiety & nasal function

• The truth about sighs, yawns, and breath holds — and how to use them

Whether you’re a coach, a midlife woman, or anyone interested in the science and art of breathing, this episode gives you practical tools to breathe easier and thrive.