Between Breaths

In December 2013 after an MRI scan showed a scar on my brain from a bleed that occurred after a seizure on the rugby training field in August 2013, the neurologist made it very clear that I had to retire from professional rugby as I was suffering with Post Concussive Syndrome (PCS), a cumulative build up was making me more susceptible to getting concussed, knocked out and in the worst case scenario one more significant knock could kill me. I’ve never been totally honest about what happened to me over a series of concussion in a previous interviews because I was scared what people would think. But I know by playing down my injuries and how it was treated is not serving or helping those in similar situations. So I’ve been 100% brutally honest in this podcast about my head injury history in a hope that it will help others make better more informed decisions about their own injuries. I also hope people watching and listening understand why I feel I need to be honest about this situation. Thank you already for your support 🙏🏻 The following episode in this podcast series on ‘Concussions & Breathing’ will conclude with assessments and breathing exercises you can do to help create the conditions your brain to recover. If you are suffering or work with clients / patients that have brain injuries and concussions I’d love to help more so please email me for more information info@probreathwork.com I will be presenting a seminar on all the research, the assessments and exercise protocols as part of my work on Concussions & Breathing. This will be ideal for anyone suffering with concussions and / or brain injuries or if you are a therapist of doctor with clients suffering. If you'd like to get in touch to discuss concussions and breathing further with me i'd love to hear from you. You can email me at david.jackson@oxygenadvantage.com

Kieran Low sustained multiple concussions and a brain injury, during a career as a professional rugby player. Kieran turned pro at 18, became a Scottish international at 22 and retired at 25 with post concussion syndrome and was lead to healing himself through nature therapy. I'm delighted to introduce you to Kieran on the Between Breaths podcast, I've personally got to know him better recently as he's studying to be a Certified Advanced Oxygen Advantage instructor with me. I know Kieran's honesty in sharing his story will really resonate with you and I hope by us having these conversations it can help other going through similar situations. Meet Kieran Low... "I’m Kieran Low, I live to nature. I’m training to become a natural life coach. The natural life style philosophy and holistic approach to health have helped immensely on my own healing journey. Through breath work, nutrition, meditation, nature immersion, hot and cold therapy, playful exercise, serving others and finding my tribe. I am healing. I’ve learned a lot from deep self exploration and want to share my knowledge and experiences to help others on their own journeys." Kieran specialises in breath work. It’s been a life changing modality for helping Kieran deal with the symptoms from the injury’s sustained from his rugby playing days. Kieran has had a keen interest in the power of the breath since a young age. Since being introduced to Wim Hoff’s practise during the darker days of 2016 Kieran has immersed himself in the world of breath work and has built a huge repertoire of breathing modalities that have brought positivity back to Kieran and switched his perception back to one of healing that he now passionately shares with others. Email Kieran - shutyourmouthandlisten2021@gmail.com LINKS MENTIONED: FREE 'Foundation of Breathing' on ProBreathwork App (available on iPhone & Android) - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing Get the ProBreathwork APP - https://www.probreathwork.com Want to become a Certified Oxygen Advantage coach? Get certified with me - https://www.probreathwork.com/certification Get 20% off Ketones IQ at www.hvmn.com/JACKO Follow on Instagram - www.instagram.com/jacko.david.jackson

The effects of CONCUSSION and BRAIN INJURY on our BREATHING has been know for at least 60 years. Yet its been overlooked for too long, its not part of rehabilitation of the brain. But I'm an example that the brain can heal when we restore our breathing patterns, improve cerebral blood flow and oxygen supple to the brain.  Breathing is something that could be part of not just the recovery process to improve cerebral blood flow but also a indicator of a brains recovery. It's brain injury awareness month so I'd love your help in sharing this information. So please do LIKE, SHARE & RATE / REVIEW the podcast on whichever platform you use - thank you!  3 keys areas in this podcast we address in this first part of a series I'll be covering on 'Concussions & Breathing' are; Research dates back to 1960's It takes just 3 concussions in a lifetime for severe cognitive decline Being symptoms free is not a reliable indicator of a brain's recovery Research papers & studies referenced; Froman, C. (1968). ALTERATIONS OF RESPIRATORY FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. BRITISH JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA: (1968), 40, 354  Wang, Y., Nelson, L. D., LaRoche, A. A., Pfaller, A. Y., Nencka, A. S., Koch, K. M., & McCrea, M. A. (2016). Cerebral Blood Flow Alterations in Acute Sport-Related Concussion. Journal of neurotrauma, 33(13), 1227–1236. Nathan W. Churchill, Michael G. Hutchison, and Tom A. Schweizer. Symptom correlates of cerebral blood flow following acute concussion. NeuroImage: Clinical Volume 16, 2017, Pages 234-239. Lennon, M. J et al, (2023) Lifetime Traumatic Brain Injury and Cognitive Domain Deficits in Late Life: The PROTECT-TBI Cohort Study. Journal of Neurotrauma 40:1–13.  If you'd like to get in touch to discuss concussions and breathing further with me i'd love to hear from you. You can email me at david.jackson@oxygenadvantage.com  Helpful Links FREE 'Foundation of Breathing' on ProBreathwork App (available on iPhone & Android) - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing Get the ProBreathwork APP - https://www.probreathwork.com Want to become a Certified Oxygen Advantage coach? Get certified with me - https://www.probreathwork.com/certification

Meet my great friends, mentor and a coach I've looked up to for the last decade, Carl Paoli. I'm so excited not only that 'Carlos' as I call him, also considers me to be a friend as well as me thinking he's my friend! I'm excited to introduce you to 'Carlos' if you've not come across him as a coach or his work with Freestyle Connection. We have a powerful yet honest and vulnerable conversation as ever and Carl share 'little gems' of advise and wisdom that I believe all coaches and learn from. Carl has a way with words and language that I believe distinguish him as one of the best coaches I've come across in the last decade and he paved the way for my people like myself who started coaching in the movement. fitness and strength and conditioning worlds.  I can't wait to hear what you make of the conversation if you're a coach and what bits of advise you take away to help you be a better and more creative coach. Let me know via email info@probreathwork.com or via instagram - www.instagram.com/jacko.david.jackson A bit about Carl - Through his mission to promote holistic wellness, Carl Paoli strives to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential. With a focus on physical, mental, and emotional fitness, Carl believes that the path to purposeful action and true success lies in being fully equipped in body, mind, and spirit. LINKS MENTIONED Follow Carlos on Instagram - www.instagram.com/carlpaoli Website - https://freestyleconnection.com FREE 'Foundation of Breathing' on ProBreathwork App (available on iPhone & Android) - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing

In this episode we explore to different terms within the ‘breathing industry’ in order to examine their difference, attempt to define them to help you understand what ‘Breathwork’ typically is and involves as well as ‘Breath Training’. Interested in the work and research I’m doing into concussions and breath training? Email me at info@probreathwork.com  Follow on instagram - www.instagram.com/jacko.david.jackson  LINKS MENTIONED:  FREE Foundations of Breathing course on Pro Breathwork App - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing FREE Stress & Anxiety course on Pro Breathwork App - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/breathwork-for-stress-and-anxiety

Can you improve anaerobic repeat sprint ability by a factor of 10 with a simple breath-holding technique? A study published in 2018 by Woorons et al suggest that something as simple has holding the breath during anaerobic sprint training can improve performance by over 10 times compared to normal breathing with the same training. In this podcast we take a look at the study from the European Journal of Sport Science, help you understand what the details from the study, what caused such profound adaptation and then look at the practical application of the results. I share with you my own experimentations with the technique and how I've been using it successfully with professional athletes I work with, so that you can see the same improvements in your own training. * Woorons et al (2018). European Journal of Sport Science. Repeated sprint training in hypoxia induced by voluntary hypoventilation improves running repeated sprint ability in rugby players. DOI: 10.1080/17461391.2018.1431312 Watch on YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz7kRZDocvVL17QPeS3ejA FREE 'Foundation of Breathing' on ProBreathwork App (available on iPhone & Android) - https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing Get the ProBreathwork APP - https://www.probreathwork.com Want to become a Certified Oxygen Advantage coach? Get certified with me - https://www.probreathwork.com/certification Follow on Instagram - www.instagram.com/jacko.david.jackson

The 'BETWEEN BREATHS' Podcast is out now... The 'Origin Story' is the the first episode, where I share why I'm so passionate about breath training and my own story into exploring breath. I also explain my hopes and plans for the direction of the 'Between Breaths' Podcast!  I'm really excited about sharing the podcast and looking forward to introducing you to both new research that I'm diving into as well as the amazing guests that I'm lucky enough to have lined up.  I'd love to hear from you, any ideas or topics you'd like me to cover on the podcast, so please use the comments below or drop me an email at info@probreathwork.com FREE 'Foundation of Breathing' on ProBreathwork App (available on iPhone & Android) https://www.probreathwork.com/course/foundations-of-breathing Get the ProBreathwork APP - https://www.probreathwork.com