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. ✓ Why breathwork works – and how it differs from just “breathing deeply” ✓ The simple breathing technique proven to lower cortisol and blood pressure ✓ How to shift from “fight or flight” into rest-and-digest in seconds ✓ Mouth tape, nasal breathing & the TikTok sleep trend that’s actually legit ✓ Why breathwork outperforms meditation for reducing anxiety ✓ Boosting energy (without caffeine) using breath ✓ What to do when your mind spirals and you “can’t think your way calm” ✓ Breathwork for performance, recovery and emotional regulation ✓ Rory’s incredible story – from burnout and antidepressants to running marathons with no water, no food… and only his breath ✓ The myth of “over-oxygenation” and why less is more Whether 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. Mentioned Products: Supergreen Superfood Powder – For balanced energy and gut support Sleep Superfood Powder – For rest and deep sleep Mouth Tape – For optimising nasal breathing and sleep Recommended in the episode Hālē Breathwork (Spotify + Apple Music) Guided breathwork sessions created by Rory Warnock SWIISH: https://www.swiish.com/ Use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C's apply) FOLLOW: https://www.instagram.com/swiish/ https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett Rory Warnock: https://www.instagram.com/rorywarnock_/ 🎧 Episode Chapters 00:00 – A 3hr10 Marathon on Breath Alone 01:30 – Why 5 Minutes of Breathwork Changes Everything 03:00 – Cortisol, Blood Pressure & the Science of the Exhale 06:00 – Nose vs Mouth: The Sleep Quality Game-Changer 08:00 – Breathwork for Better Performance 10:30 – Can You Really Train to Breathe Less? 12:00 – The Study That Proved a Sigh Can Reset Your Body 14:00 – Breathwork 101: What It Is (And What It’s Not) 16:00 – Using Breath as Your Anchor in Chaos 18:00 – Rory’s Story: From Antidepressants to Euphoria in One Session 20:30 – Breathwork in Australia: 2019 vs Now 22:00 – What a Class Actually Looks Like 23:30 – Nervous System 101: Regulating Stress in Adults & Kids 25:00 – The 4-6 Breath & Other Everyday Hacks 27:00 – Sleep, Smartwatches & Tracking the Difference 28:00 – Mythbusting: Why Less Breathing Is Actually More 29:30 – Breathwork for Recovery, Not Just Performance 32:00 – Proactive vs Reactive Breathing Practices 34:00 – Does Breathing Before Meals Help Digestion? 35:00 – Rory’s Top 3 Breathwork Hacks to Unlock Daily Calm 36:00 – Where to Learn More from Rory 38:00 – Rapid Fire: Myths, Must-Dos & The Power of Presence