TAKE A DEEP BREATH

Mike Maher
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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. 3H AGO

    #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.

    1h 25m

  2. 5D AGO

    #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.

    1h 29m

  3. AUG 17

    #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.

    59 min

  4. AUG 11

    #122 Leo Pelagotti The Olympic Breath Coach Reveals The 5 Dimensions of Breathing for Health

    🔥 Feeling burned out? My 7-Day Burnout Reset Course (usually $97) is FREE for a limited time → https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/burnoutreset 💬 Looking for 1-to-1 support with burnout & exhaustion? Book your FREE Discovery Call today, we’d love to help you reset → HERE Today's guest is Leonardo Pelagotti, a Master Instructor for the Oxygen Advantage and founder of Inspire Academy, who recently worked as the official breath coach for the Chinese national breakdancing team at the 2024 Paris Olympics where they secured a bronze medal. Leo has coached multiple Olympic medalists and continues working with elite athletes while developing his unique 5-dimensional approach to breathing. In this conversation, we explore his Olympic coaching strategies, breathing assessments, altitude training techniques, and he demonstrates his signature "katana breathing" method. Subscribe to Leo's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@leonardopelagottiINSPIRE Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Olympic Experience 0:24 Working with China's Olympic Breakdance Team 2:08 Sleep Breathing Techniques for Athletes 4:01 The 3AM Wake-Up Fix 6:03 Full-Body Muscle Contraction Technique 6:56 Were There Other Breath Coaches at Olympics? 8:47 Celebrity Athletes Using Breathing 10:03 Pre-Performance Anxiety Protocol 13:05 What's the Minimum Effective Dose? 18:13 Advanced Breathing Assessments 21:40 Breath Gadgets: What Actually Works? 26:26 Altitude Sickness & Mount Kilimanjaro Stories 32:49 CO2 in Rooms vs CO2 Training 39:18 The 5 Dimensional Breathing Framework 44:47 Why Wim Hof Practitioners Have Good CO2 Tolerance 48:57 Nose vs Mouth Breathing Differences 52:20 Guided Katana Breathing Exercise 57:00 Exercise Setup & Safety Instructions 58:39 The Breathing Practice Begins 65:04 How Do You Feel? Closing Thoughts

    1h 9m

  5. AUG 3

    #121 Dr Dave Smith CO2 Expert: The Science to Preventing & Reversing Brain Damage

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today's guest is Dr. David Smith, a physician & inventor who has spent 14 years studying nature's most impact-resistant creatures to solve traumatic brain injury. He's the creator of the FDA-authorized Q-Collar and revolutionary CO2 rebreather technology that could transform how we prevent brain injuries, treat sleep apnea, and manage altitude sickness. In this podcast we cover his groundbreaking "SLOSH Theory," why people die on Mount Everest, the controversial truth about CO2 levels, and how he brought a clinically brain-dead patient back to consciousness using CO2 therapy. Connect with Dr Dave here: https://davidsmithmd.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 0:00 Introduction - Meet Dr. Dave 0:32 What Is Brain Injury & Slosh Theory? 2:45 How CO2 Controls Blood Flow To Your Brain 5:02 The Secret Power Of Yawning 6:13 CO2 Levels Have Dropped Throughout History 8:23 Do Apes Get Concussions Like Humans? 10:33 Why People Die On Mount Everest 15:29 80 Breaths Per Minute On Everest! 16:42 How Do We Know These Respiratory Rates? 17:35 What About The Sherpas? 22:06 Your Sinuses Are CO2 Storage Tanks 22:26 The 2,3-DPG Molecule Explained 25:38 Why Altitude Pills Don't Work 27:10 How Much Dead Space Do We Have? 28:57 The Burping At Altitude Theory 33:17 Dead Space From Nose To Lungs 44:25 SIDS Theory - The Nasal Cycle Connection 58:05 Revolutionary Sleep Apnea Mask 1:08:28 Indoor CO2 Controversy Explained 1:17:04 Bringing Back The Brain Dead 1:25:43 Why CO2 Reverses Brain Death 1:27:51 Earthing & Grounding Discussion 1:33:32 Where To Find Dr. Dave's Book

    1h 35m

  6. JUL 27

    #120 Alex Greene Somatic Expert: The Body Knows How to Release What the Mind Can’t (TRE®) Trauma Release Exercise

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Follow me on Instagram for daily tips on how to balance your nervous system: https://www.instagram.com/mike.maher.coach/ Today's guest is Alex Greene, a somatic coach and trauma therapist helping people heal through nervous system regulation, embodiment, and deep inner connection. He blends modalities like TRE, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems to support real, lasting transformation. Watch my first TRE Podcast with retired founder Dr Berceli here: https://youtu.be/YPYUbqEmhMw?si=Pb8_fTifIWT3UY7n Connect with Alex here: https://www.alexgreene.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 0:00 What stimulates the tremor reflex?   2:50 Individual variability in awakening tremor   4:54 Decision: live demonstration now or later?   5:49 Preparing the body: settling in and body scan   8:11 Open butterfly + bridge exercise explained   10:22 Objective benefits and PTSD research   13:01 TRE research on MS & chronic pain   14:21 Common subjective benefits people report   15:58 Minimum effective dose guidelines   18:53 What does the second “T” in TRE stand for?   19:47 Unpacking what “trauma release” really means   25:29 Moving beyond tremor: stretching & unwinding   28:56 TRE combined with grounding, daylight, earthing   32:08 Breathwork vs tremoring — your experience   36:01 Listening to your body — spontaneous patterns   38:56 Conscious shaking, Qigong & energetic moves   40:14 Where is “body intelligence” located?   42:54 Neural basis: central pattern generators & coupling   48:15 Feedback touch & somatic attunement   55:44 Tension release when startled or cold   59:37 Breathwork integration: Soma‑breath & TRE   1:03:06 TRE for better sleep: when and how?   1:04:39 Conscious shaking as nervous system reset   1:07:26 Gongs and sound baths: vibration and tissue   1:09:08 Guiding a live tremor demo (practical guidance)   1:20:07 Wrap‑up guidance for self‑practice   1:29:49 Closing reflections & next steps

    1h 32m

  7. JUL 20

    #119 Jamie Bechold Ex-Biologist: I’ve Led 1,000 Sound Baths, Here’s the Real Truth

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion, or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today’s guest is Jamie Bechtold, a former biologist and one of the pioneers of sound healing in the U.S. With over 22 years of experience and thousands of sound baths led, she shares the science, myths, and transformative power behind sound. Connect with Jamie here: https://sound-bath.com/ Get The Best Night's Sleep with RA Optics, use this link to get 10% off: https://www.raoptics.com/TADB10 Chapters: 0:00 What Is a Sound Bath & Why It Matters   0:25 The Evolution of Sound Baths Over 22 Years   1:15 How Different Instruments Affect the Experience   2:53 Sound Baths vs. Meditation: Which Is Easier?   3:39 The True Power of Relaxation Before Insight   4:33 Can Frequencies Really Heal the Body?   5:03 What’s Actually Happening During a Sound Bath   7:27 The Role of Gongs vs. Crystal Bowls   9:50 Debunking Chakra Bowl Myths   11:49 Online vs. In-Person Sound Baths   14:30 How to Listen for the Deepest Experience   17:28 Can Anyone Learn to Lead a Sound Bath?   20:58 The Difference Between Noise & Mastery   23:46 How Long It Takes to Become Proficient   28:13 Combining Breathwork With Sound Healing   34:13 Binaural Beats, Frequencies & Misconceptions   43:58 Jamie’s Journey from Biologist to Sound Healer   50:46 Why Everyone Responds Differently to Sound   56:16 The Origins of Crystal Bowls and Gongs   58:54 Indoor vs. Outdoor Sound Baths   1:02:11 Can Deaf People Feel Sound Baths Too?   1:03:36 How to Start Your Own Sound Bath Practice

    1h 7m

  8. JUL 10

    #118 Ben Coomber Health Expert: The Real Reasons Your Stressed & Tired

    Struggling with Burnout, Exhaustion or Stress - Get 1-to-1 support here: https://ra.takeadeepbreath.co.uk/book-a-call Today's guest is health and wellness expert Ben Coomber, a high-performance health coach, multi-award winning nutritionist, and bestselling author of 'How to Live an Awesome Life'. As the CEO of Awesome Supplements, Ben is obsessed with optimal human performance and helping people become the most awesome version of themselves. Connect with Ben here: https://www.bencoomber.com/ I've personally used a ton of Awesome's supplements (the Salted Caramel Pea Protein is absolutely incredible) and can vouch for their quality - you can learn more here: https://goaff.pro/tadb 0:00 Natural Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 0:29 The Sleep Crisis: Why 72% of UK Adults Are Struggling 1:13 Perception is Everything: Controlling Your Story 2:17 The Overtraining Trap: Exercise vs Recovery Balance 2:45 Getting Out in Nature: The Coffee Alternative 3:03 Grounding and Earthing: Connecting to Mother Earth 5:46 Testosterone Optimization for Men in Their 40s 7:25 The Big Four: Sleep, Stress, Training & Diet for Hormones 9:44 Do Testosterone Supplements Actually Work? 11:34 Sleep Tracking Reality Check: When Data Causes Stress 13:03 Lesser-Known Sleep Hygiene Secrets 16:54 The Meditation Breakthrough: From Skeptic to Believer 18:12 How to Quiet Your Racing Mind Before Bed 22:13 Why Most People Can't Sit Still with Their Thoughts 33:28 The Ultimate Water Guide: Filters, Minerals & Hydration 35:35 Eczema Solutions: The Dairy Connection 44:32 Toxic Products: What to Avoid in Your Home 49:09 Energy Healing and Trauma Release Work 52:36 Breathwork Mastery: Wim Hof and Transformational Techniques

    1h 7m
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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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  • Creator
    Mike Maher
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 TAKE A DEEP BREATH
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