SWIISH: Wellness Unlocked Your Untapped Superpower: How the Science of Breath Can Transform Your Focus, Mood & Energy
Join host Maha Corbett and guest Rory Warnock – breathwork coach, performance expert, and founder of Hālē – as they unpack the science of conscious breathing and why it's the ultimate tool for managing stress, boosting energy, and feeling more present.
✓ Why breathwork works – and how it differs from just “breathing deeply”
✓ The simple breathing technique proven to lower cortisol and blood pressure
✓ How to shift from “fight or flight” into rest-and-digest in seconds
✓ Mouth tape, nasal breathing & the TikTok sleep trend that’s actually legit
✓ Why breathwork outperforms meditation for reducing anxiety
✓ Boosting energy (without caffeine) using breath
✓ What to do when your mind spirals and you “can’t think your way calm”
✓ Breathwork for performance, recovery and emotional regulation
✓ Rory’s incredible story – from burnout and antidepressants to running marathons with no water, no food… and only his breath
✓ The myth of “over-oxygenation” and why less is more
Whether you’re feeling wired, tired, overwhelmed or just need a powerful reset, this episode gives you science-backed tools you can use anywhere, anytime – with nothing but your breath.
Mentioned Products:
Supergreen Superfood Powder – For balanced energy and gut support
Sleep Superfood Powder – For rest and deep sleep
Mouth Tape – For optimising nasal breathing and sleep
Recommended in the episode
Hālē Breathwork (Spotify + Apple Music)
Guided breathwork sessions created by Rory Warnock
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🎧 Episode Chapters
00:00 – A 3hr10 Marathon on Breath Alone
01:30 – Why 5 Minutes of Breathwork Changes Everything
03:00 – Cortisol, Blood Pressure & the Science of the Exhale
06:00 – Nose vs Mouth: The Sleep Quality Game-Changer
08:00 – Breathwork for Better Performance
10:30 – Can You Really Train to Breathe Less?
12:00 – The Study That Proved a Sigh Can Reset Your Body
14:00 – Breathwork 101: What It Is (And What It’s Not)
16:00 – Using Breath as Your Anchor in Chaos
18:00 – Rory’s Story: From Antidepressants to Euphoria in One Session
20:30 – Breathwork in Australia: 2019 vs Now
22:00 – What a Class Actually Looks Like
23:30 – Nervous System 101: Regulating Stress in Adults & Kids
25:00 – The 4-6 Breath & Other Everyday Hacks
27:00 – Sleep, Smartwatches & Tracking the Difference
28:00 – Mythbusting: Why Less Breathing Is Actually More
29:30 – Breathwork for Recovery, Not Just Performance
32:00 – Proactive vs Reactive Breathing Practices
34:00 – Does Breathing Before Meals Help Digestion?
35:00 – Rory’s Top 3 Breathwork Hacks to Unlock Daily Calm
36:00 – Where to Learn More from Rory
38:00 – Rapid Fire: Myths, Must-Dos & The Power of Presence