Join host Maha Corbett and guest Rory Warnock – breathwork coach, performance expert, and founder of Hālē – as they unpack the science of conscious breathing and why it's the ultimate tool for managing stress, boosting energy, and feeling more present.
\n✓ Why breathwork works – and how it differs from just “breathing deeply”
\n✓ The simple breathing technique proven to lower cortisol and blood pressure
\n✓ How to shift from “fight or flight” into rest-and-digest in seconds
\n✓ Mouth tape, nasal breathing & the TikTok sleep trend that’s actually legit
\n✓ Why breathwork outperforms meditation for reducing anxiety
\n✓ Boosting energy (without caffeine) using breath
\n✓ What to do when your mind spirals and you “can’t think your way calm”
\n✓ Breathwork for performance, recovery and emotional regulation
\n✓ Rory’s incredible story – from burnout and antidepressants to running marathons with no water, no food… and only his breath
\n✓ The myth of “over-oxygenation” and why less is more
\nWhether you’re feeling wired, tired, overwhelmed or just need a powerful reset, this episode gives you science-backed tools you can use anywhere, anytime – with nothing but your breath.
\nMentioned Products:
\nSupergreen Superfood Powder – For balanced energy and gut support
\nSleep Superfood Powder – For rest and deep sleep
\nMouth Tape – For optimising nasal breathing and sleep
\nRecommended in the episode
\nHālē Breathwork (Spotify + Apple Music)
\nGuided breathwork sessions created by Rory Warnock
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\n🎧 Episode Chapters
\n00:00 – A 3hr10 Marathon on Breath Alone
\n01:30 – Why 5 Minutes of Breathwork Changes Everything
\n03:00 – Cortisol, Blood Pressure & the Science of the Exhale
\n06:00 – Nose vs Mouth: The Sleep Quality Game-Changer
\n08:00 – Breathwork for Better Performance
\n10:30 – Can You Really Train to Breathe Less?
\n12:00 – The Study That Proved a Sigh Can Reset Your Body
\n14:00 – Breathwork 101: What It Is (And What It’s Not)
\n16:00 – Using Breath as Your Anchor in Chaos
\n18:00 – Rory’s Story: From Antidepressants to Euphoria in One Session
\n20:30 – Breathwork in Australia: 2019 vs Now
\n22:00 – What a Class Actually Looks Like
\n23:30 – Nervous System 101: Regulating Stress in Adults & Kids
\n25:00 – The 4-6 Breath & Other Everyday Hacks
\n27:00 – Sleep, Smartwatches & Tracking the Difference
\n28:00 – Mythbusting: Why Less Breathing Is Actually More
\n29:30 – Breathwork for Recovery, Not Just Performance
\n32:00 – Proactive vs Reactive Breathing Practices
\n34:00 – Does Breathing Before Meals Help Digestion?
\n35:00 – Rory’s Top 3 Breathwork Hacks to Unlock Daily Calm
\n36:00 – Where to Learn More from Rory
\n38:00 – Rapid Fire: Myths, Must-Dos & The Power of Presence
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