The Breath Science Podcast
Long-form conversations and solo episodes for practitioners working with breathing, physiology, psychophysiology and human performance. Explore respiratory science, sleep, exercise, interoception, behaviour and professional reasoning without hype or one-size-fits-all claims.
The Provider Instinct: How Fatherhood Changes Work, Fear and Identity
Fatherhood can transform the meaning of work, money and responsibility. In Beyond Breath Episode 4, Martin McPhilimey explores the provider instinct...
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From Social Isolation to Connection: The Small Choices That Changed My Life
A personal reflection on social isolation, health, introspection and how small acts of genuine connection and contribution can begin to change...
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Do Breath Holds Increase EPO, Stem Cells & Growth Hormone?
Hold your breath for 60 to 90 seconds and you can increase stem cells, growth hormone and EPO. That is the kind of claim I keep seeing in breathwork...
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The Truth About CO2 Tolerance: Breath-Hold Time, Nasal Breathing and the Bohr Effect
There is a CO2 tolerance story repeated throughout the functional breathing world that sounds physiologically convincing. Watch or listen to this...
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Why Failure Doesn’t Automatically Make You Better
There are failures you can see coming. You know you were underprepared. You know something went wrong. The outcome may still hurt, but it does not...
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Respiratory Interoception: The Sensation, Not the Signal
In breathwork and functional breathing, we are very good at talking about mechanics. We talk about breathing rate. Tidal volume. Nose or mouth. Chest...
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Opening a Door, or Walking Someone Home
Julien is forty-two. He works in finance. Good money, the kind that comes with a mortgage, two car loans, and a quiet, constant pressure he’s...
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A Critical Review of Gary Brecka
Navigating the Nuances of Breathwork: A Critical Review of Gary Brecka’s Talk at Build23 In our latest series, I delve into the captivating yet...
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Sleep Evolution: Role in Human Development
Sleep Evolution: Unraveling Its Role in Human Development In a profound exploration of sleep’s evolutionary significance, Martin McPhilimey...
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The Transformative Power of Heat Exposure
The Transformative Power of Heat Exposure: Insights from Martin McPhilimey In an insightful exploration of heat exposure, Martin McPhilimey, a...
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How Cold Exposure Affects Post-Exercise Recovery
The Chilling Truth: How Cold Exposure Affects Post-Exercise Recovery In the quest for optimal athletic performance and quicker recovery, cold...
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