Can breathwork really help top athletes perform better, recover faster and stay mentally sharp?

In this powerful chat, Jon sits down with coach Kerry Waters to break down how breathwork supports the body and mind — from muscle oxygenation and HRV to stress regulation and trauma release.

Whether you’re an elite athlete or just want to stop feeling puffed out on the gym floor, there’s gold in here for you. They also get into cold exposure, mental health, DMT (yep, that one), ADHD support, and why you might not need that post-workout coffee.

00:00 Intro
01:00 Meet Kerry Waters
02:30 Why Athletes Use Breathwork
05:00 The Three Pillars: Physical, Mental, Emotional
08:30 Why Most People Breathe Wrong
11:20 Breathwork and ADHD
14:00 Box Breathing and Calm
16:00 Getting High on Your Own Supply
23:30 CO₂, DMT, and the Science of Breath
28:00 Kerry’s Vision: Flying with Breath

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💥 Key Topics:
 • Physical, mental and emotional benefits of breathwork
 • Techniques for recovery, focus, and better sleep
 • Using breath to regulate the nervous system
 • Kerry’s experience with Wim Hof and holotropic breathing
 • Breathwork as support for addiction, trauma and ADHD
 • Parasympathetic activation for better recovery
 • “Getting high on your own supply” — the science of breath-induced euphoria

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👊 For coaches + PTs:
This one’s especially useful if you work with clients who are stressed, plateaued, or pushing too hard. Breath might just be the missing piece in your toolkit.

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