Patrick welcomes breathwork facilitator and executive coach Chelsea Kane for a deep exploration of how chronic stress shapes the lives of high performers - and how intentional breathing can restore clarity, presence, and emotional balance. Chelsea shares her transition from high-pressure PR in New York to guiding CEOs, founders, and executives through nervous system regulation, personalized breathwork, and transformative practices like Breathwave.  ⸻ Key Takeaways • Why many high achievers unknowingly normalize fight-or-flight — and how to unwind it. • How nervous system regulation improves clarity, productivity, creativity, and relationships. • The link between emotional regulation and perception under stress. • “Breath as medicine”: choosing the right technique for stress, sleep, energy, or emotional release. • A guided walkthrough of Kapalabhati for instant alertness without caffeine. • When deeper practices like Breathwave are appropriate — and why facilitation matters. • How to build intuition by reconnecting with sensations in the body. • Practical guidance for beginners: why starting with a human guide is often the best first step.    ⸻ Connect with Chelsea Kane • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practice.with.chelsea/ • Website: chelseakane.podia.com

André Belibi has redefined what the human body and mind can endure. Born in France to a father who walked and swam his way from Cameroon to Europe, André carries a legacy of resilience that has shaped every extreme challenge he has taken on. In this conversation, we explore how he ran 3,000 km from France to Morocco, then crossed the United States on foot with a 15-kg pack, survived winter storms, rebuilt himself through breathwork, and eventually pushed into elite cold-exposure feats — from long-distance barefoot runs at –30°C to a world-record ice immersion.   We dive into: • The origin story of his father’s 4-year migration through Africa and across the Atlantic • 77 marathons in a row with a bleeding back • Running across the USA and the moment he faced failure in Pennsylvania • The role of “worthy cause” in sustaining impossible effort • Breathwork protocols that fuel endurance, resilience, and cold tolerance • Using stress and adversity as a training ground • The Svalbard Arctic run — 250 km at 78° North in shorts and shoes • How to build real resilience for everyday life, not just extreme athletes • His upcoming expedition across Norway to the Nordkapp André’s story is a masterclass in purpose, grit, and the physiology of human potential — a reminder that resilience is trained at the edge, one breath at a time. Follow André on Instagram at @andre_belibi and reach out through https://andrebelibicoaching.com/

Sean Blackwell joins the Art & Science of Breathing to challenge long-held assumptions about bipolar disorder, psychosis, and what healing can look like outside conventional psychiatry. We explore how diagnostic labels emerged, why bipolar I often overlaps with what used to be called schizophrenia, and where the boundaries of the biomedical model begin to break down.   Sean dives into 18 years of work with holotropic breathwork, describing how altered-state breathing can surface trauma, dissolve rigid patterns in the psyche, and—under the right conditions—help people move out of chronic depression, bipolar states, and long-standing emotional blocks. We examine the tension between subjective experience and scientific evidence, why breathwork is so difficult to study, and how a future clinical trial might actually be designed. Other themes include: • the difference between bipolar I, bipolar II, and schizophrenia • why “spiritual emergencies” get misdiagnosed as illness • breathwork as a parallel to psychedelic therapy • emotional suppression in modern work culture • subjective vs objective truth • modern vs traditional shamanism • how intuition can guide life-changing decisions A wide-ranging conversation at the intersection of psychology, spirituality, trauma, and human potential.   Learn more through    / @bipolarawake  

What if the simple act of slowing your breath could rewire your brain - shifting how you focus, feel, and even perceive reality? In this episode, Patrick talks with Dr. Andrea Zaccaro, neuroscientist and psychologist at the University of Chieti–Pescara, whose research is redefining how breathing interacts with the brain and body. They unpack the emerging science of slow nasal breathing, interoception, and how the nervous system listens to every inhale and exhale you take.   You’ll learn: • Why breathing through your nose activates hidden brain circuits that mouth breathing can’t • How slow breathing boosts parasympathetic dominance, calm, and emotional control • Why your exhale may be the key to deeper body awareness and self-regulation • How certain breathing frequencies synchronize brain networks linked to focus and mindfulness • The link between breathing, meditation, and psychedelic states - and what happens when the brain “loses its sense of self” • Why breathwork isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution - and how to tailor it to your unique nervous system   This episode takes you from the nasal cavity to the edges of consciousness, exploring how every breath you take shapes your mind, emotions, and the story of who you are.

Architect-turned-Wellness Expert Alice Dommert and ex-lawyer, turned Leadership and Breachwork Coach, Jarrod Matteson join Patrick to explore how breathwork can rewire the way we live, lead, and work. They share the science, stories, and simple tools that help people move from burnout to balance — one breath at a time.   🎯 Key Takeaways: • How Alice’s “couch-cover moment” sparked a personal awakening and led her from architecture to corporate wellness and breathwork. • Why Jarrod left a 20-year legal career to join the corporate wellness company, Prasada, and launch with Alice, The Infinite Center, a breathwork and retreat company. • The science of the nervous system reset — how breath regulates the vagus nerve and restores balance. • Simple tools you can try instantly: the “Three Breaths” reset, “Power-Down” breath, “Breath of Fire,” and “Ocean Breath.” • Why creativity flourishes in a calm nervous system (and how to build that space each morning). • How breathwork boosts resilience, retention, and emotional intelligence inside organizations. • The surprising link between breathing, leadership, and trust — and how great leaders learn to “allow, not control.” • Inside their Journey sessions: how guided breath and music unlock stored emotions and deep self-connection.   🎧 Listen if you’ve ever wondered: How can I calm my body at work, feel more creative, or actually lead with balance and empathy?

An Olympic team screened—and the results shocked everyone. Dr. John Dickinson found ~21% with asthma-like issues, ~20% on inhalers without evidence of asthma, and a huge blind spot: breathing pattern disorders. If you’ve ever blown up late in a race, struggled on hills, or “ran out of breath” while your legs felt fine, this episode will change how you train.   🎯 Big takeaways • Asthma vs. breathing pattern disorder — how to tell the difference • The efficient breath: lower ribcage starts, smooth in… smoother out • Why a fast exhale spikes sympathetic drive (and how to calm it) • Nose vs. mouth: when to switch (and why forcing nasal breathing can backfire) • Gym myths: why breath-holding teaches your body to brace in the wrong place • Recovery positions that actually help (and the one that doesn’t)

In this enlightening episode, Scott Wallace shares his transformative journey from environmental science to becoming a breathwork facilitator. Discover how breathwork serves as a powerful tool for emotional and nervous system regulation. Key Learnings: ✅ The impact of breathwork on mental health, personal growth, and spiritual well-being. ✅ The science behind breathwork and its therapeutic benefits. ✅ Practical techniques to integrate breathwork into daily life. Tune in to explore how breathwork can unlock your full potential and foster a deeper connection with yourself and the world around you.   P.S. 👉 Claim early access to your device at: alveoslabs.com

What if the way you breathe is silently holding you back? In this powerful episode of The Art & Science of Breathing, we sit down with Dr. Aashish Vyas, consultant in respiratory medicine and head of a Severe Asthma Centre, to explore what elite athletes, children, and everyday people all get wrong about their breath - and how it affects everything from performance and sleep to mental health and longevity. Whether you’re a health nerd, breathwork coach, athlete, parent, or just someone who’s ever felt breathless walking up the stairs, this conversation will change the way you think about your lungs. ⸻   💬 In this episode: • Why 1 in 10 Premier League players have undiagnosed asthma • The difference between “normal breathlessness” and something more serious • Why wheezing isn’t always a sign of asthma — and asthma doesn’t always wheeze • What most doctors miss when diagnosing breath-related issues • The role of psychology, voice box dysfunction, and biomechanics in breathing problems • How technology and wearables like Alveos One can transform early detection and prevention • Why breathing may be the real keystone habit — even more than exercise, sleep, or nutrition • The future of personalized respiratory health and AI-powered wellbeing

What if the fastest way to bullet-proof your lungs isn’t a gadget or a pill, but the produce aisle? In under ten minutes our AI co-hosts serve up the science behind a handful of everyday foods that slash inflammation, repair air-pollution damage, and even nudge your FEV₁ scores upward - backed by fresh studies you’ll actually want to flex at dinner. Grab your fork, hit play, and find out which berry-bright, omega-rich bites can turn your next breath into a power-move. 🥦🎙️