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An entire podcast dedicated to Breathwork, Breathing, and The Power of Your Breath. Join Mike Maher as he talks to the worlds leading experts, scientists, yoga instructors, and explorers of this thing we call The Breath.

  1. 26/12/2025

    #130 - Lotte Paarup: The Fascia Expert: You Can’t Calm a Body That Feels Unsafe

    If you feel tight, stuck, or like breathwork isn’t fully helping, Lotte and Mike are running a live 4-week fascia release program starting January 11th to help you unlock your body and breathe more freely. Limited spaces - learn more here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/fascia In this episode, Mike sits down again with Lotte Paarup, a leading fascia and breathwork educator, to explore how the fascial system shapes your breathing, stress levels, and how safe your body feels. You’ll learn why breathwork alone often isn’t enough and how releasing the body can unlock easier breathing, movement, and calm.  Chapters: 0:00 Why Fascia Matters More Than You Think 2:21 How Your Feet, Jaw & Lungs Are Connected 3:40 What Happens When Fascia Gets Stiff 6:54 Why Your Body Needs to Feel Safe to Breathe 9:37 Are There Key Fascia Pathways in the Body? 11:53 How Stress Physically Tightens the Body 15:04 Why You Can’t Think Your Way Out of Tightness 18:33 Why Daily Fascia Work Beats Weekly Treatments 22:43 Why Breathing Fails When the Body Is Stiff 26:49 What Actually Happens During Fascia Release 33:42 Is Fascia Work Ever “Finished”? 37:05 Why Movement Is Essential for Fascia Health 43:20 The Psoas, Fear & the Survival System 53:20 Can Breathwork Help Release Fascia?

    1h13min

  2. 26/11/2025

    #129 Ariel Garten - Why Proper Meditation Feels Different

    Learn more about muse here; https://choosemuse.com/tadb Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Take a Deep Breath 0:49 Why a Neuroscientist Couldn't Meditate 2:03 The Real Reasons People Struggle with Meditation 2:54 What IS Meditation? Science Explained 4:06 Game-Changing Benefits You'll Actually Notice 5:53 The Minimum Effective Dose for Results 7:05 Serial Meditation Failures Unite 7:29 How Muse Tracks Your Brain in Real-Time 9:03 What Are You Actually Doing When Meditating? 10:44 Focus on Breath or Let Thoughts Pass? 12:40 How to Change Your Relationship with Emotions 13:20 Breath Awareness vs Breath Work in Meditation 15:23 Body-Led Meditation Deep Dive 16:33 Dropping Into Your Body & Out of Your Mind 18:28 The Truth About Pain & Secondary Suffering 19:51 NASA's Mars Meditation Experiments 21:58 How Muse Transformed Sleep Science 24:29 The Digital Sleeping Pill That Actually Works 25:54 Deep Sleep Stimulation Breakthrough 28:30 How Much Deep Sleep Do You Really Need? 30:31 Avoid This Common Sleep Mistake 31:27 Mental Fitness vs Physical Fitness 33:33 How to Measure Your Mental Fitness 34:31 Oxygen Flow to Your Brain Explained 36:42 Training Your Brain to Demand More Oxygen 38:40 Breath Work Meets Brain Tracking 41:02 Best Time to Meditate (Honest Answer) 43:16 Eyes Open vs Eyes Closed Meditation 45:35 Lying Down vs Sitting Meditation 47:14 You Are More Wonderful Than You Think 48:26 Final Thanks & Discount Code

    50min

  3. 12/11/2025

    #128 Anjani Teves - The Diaphragm Expert: Congested Lymph Is Why You're So Stiff

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset Today's guest is Dr. Anjani Teeves, an osteopathic physician and diaphragm expert. We talk about why stiffness is actually stagnant lymph, how your diaphragm controls 90% of circulation, why you're only using 25% of your breathing capacity, the 74 diaphragms in your body, and how to fix your breathing to transform your health instantly. Chapters; 0:00 Introduction: The Diaphragm Expert 0:29 How Childhood Tickling Led to Breath Mastery 2:58 Discovering Breath as a Superpower 4:36 Why Chronic Illness Patients All Have Poor Breathing 7:33 What is the Thoracic Diaphragm? 8:48 Anatomy: How the Diaphragm Attaches to Your Spine 12:21 How Muscles Contract and Relax 13:47 The Diaphragm as a Pump for Air and Fluid 16:30 Can You Strengthen the Diaphragm Like a Bicep? 19:21 Why Stiffness is Actually Lymphatic Congestion 22:09 The Diaphragm Controls Circulation More Than Your Heart 23:12 Understanding Lymph and Why It Matters 26:41 What Happens When Lymph Gets Stuck 30:29 Everything Congested With Lymph Gets Stiff 31:46 How the Diaphragm Affects Heart Health 35:00 The Pericardium and Why Your Heart Needs to Spiral 40:13 What Happens When the Heart Can't Move Properly 43:51 The Best Exercise You Can Do Right Now 46:08 Most of Your Diaphragm is on Your Back 48:38 Better Fluid Motion is Better Physiology 49:49 Why Sitting Up Straight Actually Hurts Your Breathing 53:03 The Key: Finding the Transition Point on Your Sit Bones 55:12 How to Start Using Your Full Diaphragm 58:38 Why Your Hips Get Tight When You Don't Breathe Well 1:00:23 The Body Has 74+ Diaphragms That All Work Together 1:04:45 Every Major Joint Has Its Own Diaphragm 1:05:56 The Extraordinary Capacities of Diaphragms 1:08:45 Quick Tips to Reduce Stiffness and Move Lymph 1:11:26 The Full Body Expansion Technique 1:13:58 Using the Hydraulic System to Move Better 1:15:44 Why Your Muscles Stay Tight to Protect Your Organs 1:18:28 Final Thoughts and Next Steps

    1h21min

  4. 28/10/2025

    #127 Tiger Bye Returns to talk about Yoga & Breath Science

    Discover The Breathwork Reset Method™ a proven 5-week system to boost energy, calm your mind, and sharpen focus from the inside out. 🌬️ We kick off on November 2nd (spots are limited) Learn more here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/reset-live Today's returning guest is About Tiger. Tiger is a highly qualified breath educator and yoga instructor with certifications from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, the Katonah Yoga Center, and Oxygen Advantage®. - Connect with Tiger: https://www.tigerbye.com/ - Tiger's upcoming  training here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/breathe-better-master-your-breath Chapters: 0:00 How to Use Breath to Cool Down 2:17 The Secret of Cadence Breathing 2:36 Satali: The Cooling Tongue Breath 4:14 Why Ujjayi Breath Heats You Up 5:23 Does Satali Actually Lower Body Temperature? 8:01 The Right Way to Do Ujjayi Breath 12:27 Three-Part Breath & Shoulder Dysfunction 22:26 Mind-to-Muscle Connection in Breathing 22:54 Taking Breathwork Off the Mat 28:31 Yoga vs Chiropractor: What You Need 36:40 Desk Worker's Guide to Staying Mobile 42:09 Why Your Hamstrings Are Always Tight 51:18 Building Habits That Actually Stick

    1h3min

  5. 14/09/2025

    #126 Anders Ollson: 2,000 Years of CO2 Therapy: What Modern Medicine Forgot

    We are giving away a FREE Carbo Inhaler (worth £574). Click below to register (closes 1st October 2025) https://consciousbreathing.com/tadb Grab your relaxator here (the green whistle-looking device a.k.a The Breath Gym) https://www.consciousbreathing.com/products/relaxator?sacode=b2rkmc 🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL Today's guest is author, CO2 expert, and inventor Anders Ollson. 0:07 Why CO2 Isn't The Villain 0:29 The Panic Attack Bag Secret 1:00 Your Brain Needs More CO2 2:03 The €800 CO2 Device Revealed 3:58 Win This Breathing Device 4:53 How I Discovered CO2 Power 5:58 The Bliss State Experience  7:47 Breathing Fixed Her Eyesight 9:37 Why Pilots Lose Vision First 11:18 Full vs Empty Lung Holds 13:57 The Relaxator Device Explained 19:24 Free 7-Day Course Break 24:35 Romans Perfected CO2 Therapy 26:59 Christianity Killed Bathing 28:27 1794 Breast Cancer Cure 31:47 Natural Viagra Cave 34:45 2000 Years of CO2 History 38:48 CO2 Heals Wounds Instantly 42:19 The Bohr Effect Explained 45:30 How To Assess CO2 Tolerance 49:11 Breath Holds vs Slow Breathing 52:35 Why I Do More Push-Ups 58:27 Reprogramming Your Fear Center 62:23 30% CO2 Instant Panic 64:51 Sauna Tolerance Improved 67:56 Trees With Deep Roots 70:27 Don't Obsess Over Longevity 71:19 122-Year-Old Chocolate Smoker 73:56 McDonald's Sleep Score 75:52 Indoor Air Quality Truth 81:01 Political CO2 Agenda 86:31 No Shortcuts In Breathing 87:11 Where To Find Anders

    1h30min

  6. 31/08/2025

    #125 Dr Peter Litchfield - CO2 Doctor’s WARNING: Fix These Breathing Habits Now

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL How To Connect and Follow Dr Litchfield: Better Physiology Ltd: https://www.betterphysiology.com email pl@betterphysiology.com. & Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences: https://www.bp.edu Chapters 0:00 Welcome Back Dr. Peter Litchfield 0:52 Why Breathing & Respiration Are NOT The Same Thing 1:44 What Breathing Habits Look Like In Real Life 7:35 Where Do These Habits Actually Come From? 14:05 How To Analyze Someone's Breathing Problems 19:33 The Track Star Who Couldn't Run Anymore 28:40 The Truth About Mouth Breathing At Night 45:22 Why Mouth Taping Might Be Missing The Point 51:00 What's Wrong With The Buteyko Method? 56:20 Coherence Breathing: Ritual Or Respiration? 1:02:08 Why Some Love Hyperventilation & Others Panic 1:06:30 The Brain "Slosh Theory" Explained 1:14:24 Hospital Oxygen vs CO2 - What Works Better? 1:17:20 The One Thing You Can Do Right Now 1:21:21 Closing Thoughts Disclaimer & Safety Notice This content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h25min

  7. 26/08/2025

    #124 Nitric Oxide Expert: How to Naturally Enhance Blood Flow & Vascular Health

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL Learn more about Dr Nathan and his Nitric Oxide Products here: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=115399&awinaffid=2539127 Chapters: 0:00 Meet the Nitric Oxide Expert 1:33 Why Did Nitric Oxide Win a Nobel Prize? 5:39 Nasal vs Mouth Breathing for NO Production 9:15 What Destroys Your Nitric Oxide? 11:27 Does Humming Really Boost NO 15x? 13:24 How to Test for Nitric Oxide Deficiency 16:26 Modern Life is Killing Your NO Production 18:29 Why Swimming Pools Are Dangerous 21:00 Are Microplastics Blocking Nitric Oxide? 22:39 Why High Altitude People Live Longer 26:14 CO2 vs Nitric Oxide: The Real Truth 29:28 Is the Wim Hof Method Actually Safe? 32:10 Can You Run Out of Nitric Oxide from Humming? 33:57 What Happens When You Breathe in NO? 36:03 Could Cupping + Humming Be Magic? 37:50 Can Nose Breathing Fix Erectile Dysfunction? 39:11 How to Heal Your Mouth Microbiome 45:46 Vitamin D's Secret Role in NO Production 49:30 Are LED Lights Destroying Your Health? 53:35 Does Red Light Therapy Actually Work? 56:07 Should You Put Red Light on Your Genitals? 58:11 The Topical Nitric Oxide Breakthrough 59:43 CO2 Therapy vs Nitric Oxide for Healing 62:51 The Ultimate Nitric Oxide Diet 66:16 Inside the Revolutionary NO Lozenges 70:36 Who Actually Needs Nitric Oxide? 72:56 90% of People Have This Problem 75:02 The Nitrate Lie That's Killing Us 77:25 Why NO Users Sleep Better 79:29 Can Sound Frequencies Boost Nitric Oxide? 80:42 Sauna's Hidden Nitric Oxide Benefits 82:09 Why Viagra Fails 50% of Men 84:01 Where to Find Dr. Bryan's Products Disclaimer & Safety Notice This content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    1h29min

  8. 17/08/2025

    #123 Bjørn Ekeberg: Harness Red Light To Increase Libido, Lung Function & Longevity

    🚨 Learn more about Flexbeam Red Light Devices here: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/DyZrY2 🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 🌟 Ready for a complete reset? If burnout & exhaustion are running your life, let’s fix that together. Book your FREE 1-to-1 Discovery Call today → https://bit.ly/4mzeNiL 0:00 What is Red Light Therapy? 4:41 16x ATP Boost - Too Good to Be True? 7:23 Can Red Light Heal Your Eyes? 8:58 Why You Should Avoid Your Brain 9:59 Red Light for Testosterone Boost? 12:33 Advertisement 14:02 Cancer Concerns - Is It Safe? 15:21 Beat Chronic Fatigue with Light 17:55 How Often Should You Use It? 20:11 Pre-Workout vs Post-Workout Benefits 21:18 Multiple Injuries - Treatment Strategy 22:59 Ancient Qigong Meets Modern Light 24:19 Lung Therapy Game-Changer 27:05 27% VO2 Max Improvement Study 34:59 Heart Health Applications 35:47 Does It Work for Eczema? 37:02 Panels vs Skin Contact Devices 41:28 Shoulder Injury Protocol 42:06 Multiple Area Treatment Strategy 44:48 30% Faster Recovery Claims 47:50 Diaphragm and Breathing Benefits 49:18 UV Light from Pet Store Bulbs? 50:48 Are LED Lights Harming Us? 54:48 Blue Light Blocking Glasses Worth It? 55:32 Final Thoughts on Light Therapy 57:02 Outro Disclaimer & Safety Notice This content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not medical advice. Do not practise if you are pregnant, under 18, have epilepsy, heart or lung conditions, mental health disorders, or any serious medical issue without first getting clearance from a qualified healthcare professional. Only practise in a safe environment never while driving, swimming, bathing, operating machinery, or anywhere loss of consciousness could cause harm. Stop immediately if you feel dizzy, unwell, or in pain. Participation is entirely at your own risk, and you accept full responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage. Take A Deep Breath and Mike Maher accept no liability. No guarantees of results are made. This video may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    59min
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An entire podcast dedicated to Breathwork, Breathing, and The Power of Your Breath. Join Mike Maher as he talks to the worlds leading experts, scientists, yoga instructors, and explorers of this thing we call The Breath.

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  • Criado por
    Mike Maher
  • Anos de atividade
    2020 - 2025
  • Episódios
    131
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    © 2025 TAKE A DEEP BREATH
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