Breathe and Think Better

Welcome back to another episode of the Breathe and Think Better Podcast! Today we are joined by Serge Weydert, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at OXA. We had an excellent discussion about what OXA is and how it got started, the science behind breathwork, techniques for lowering stress and managing anxiety, and much more.  Click here to learn more about OXA If you want to dive deeper into the science behind breathwork and meditation, check out some of these links: Cyclical Sighing and Anxiety The Psychology of the Sigh The Effect of Breathwork on Stress and Mental Health Metanalysis of Breathwork and Mental Health For free Breathwork and Meditation exercises, join our free Substack and follow us on Social Media! Breathe and Think Better Substack Breathe Blue Door (TikTok) The1MinuteMeditation (TikTok) The1MinuteMeditation (Instagram)   Sound Track - The Right Direction by Shane Ivers

Welcome back to another episode of the Breathe and Think Better Podcast!Today we explore the benefits of cold water exposure and discuss our personal experience of entering into the unknown and the uncomfortable.We also discuss the immense value of time and attention and explore ways to increase the quality of both — among other related topics.The barrel we use for our in-house cold exposure therapy is called The Ice Barrel ™ and just for being one of our amazing listeners, you can get $150 off your very own Ice Barrel. We highly recommend it!Thank you for being here, and thank you for your continued support.Sound Track - The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

You can support this show by checking out our sponsors!Join our Substack for longer exercises, ad-free content, community, and connection. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here.Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here.Try the Waking Up App (We are not affiliated with Waking Up) For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door on TikTok. Intro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

You can support this show by checking out our sponsors!Join our Substack for longer exercises, ad-free content, community, and connection. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here.Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here.This Episode also has a video! Watch it on Youtube. If you want to learn more:Breath: The New Science of the Lost Art by James Nestor The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeownFor free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door on TikTok. Intro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

You can support this show by checking out our sponsors!Join our Substack for longer exercises, ad-free content, community, and connection. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here.Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here.If you want to learn more:Breath: The New Science of the Lost Art by James Nestor The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeownFor free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door on TikTok. Intro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

You can support this show by checking out our sponsors!Get 15% off the revolutionary breathwork tool, The Shift by Komuso Design by using the code BLUEDOOR at checkout or click this link to apply your discount automatically. Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here.Get 10% off the Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here.Join our Substack by clicking here. If you want to learn more:Advanced Tibetan Meditation - The Herbert Benson Documentary The Relaxation Response by Dr. Herbert Benson Breath: The New Science of the Lost Art by James Nestor Research on Tummo by Dr. Maria KozhevnikovFor free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door on TikTok. Intro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Binaural Beats, Solfeggio, Guided Meditation, and more with CEO of Melody Clouds and author Wayne Altman. Check out Wayne's platform Melody Clouds. You Can Support this Show by Checking Out Our Sponsors!Start your 2-week free trial of the Headspace App by clicking here. Get 10% off your very own Apollo Neuro Wearable by clicking here. For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our Email Community, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Breathwork and meditation for stress, anxiety, parenting, and more with Chanel Mulcahy.Chanel's InstagramChanel's TikTok Channel For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our Email Community, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Meditation, the self, overthinking, anxiety, emotions, experience, and more with Soul Coach Ki. Check out Soul Coach Ki on TikTok and Instagram.View all of Soul Coach Ki's offerings here.Books Recommended by Ki:A New Earth by Eckhart TolleDon't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard CarlsonThe Seat of the Soul by Gary ZukhavYou can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our Email Community, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Guided circular breathing with Jake and Danny.Circular breathing is a rhythmic breathing technique that has been used for thousands of years. Conscious breathing exercises, like this one, can promote feelings of relaxation, and calm, and combat anxiety and stress.To learn more about conscious breathing exercises, check out this article. You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our Email Community, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Guided box breathing with Jake and Danny.Free Guided Box Breathing Box breathing is a technique that uses slow, deep breaths with pauses in between the inhalation and exhalation. This breathing technique heightens performance and concentration while simultaneously relieving stress. It is widely used by people around the world including Navy Seals, first responders, and elite athletes.Practice this exercise sitting upright in your chair with your spine as straight as possible. Or lying flat on your back with your head slightly propped on a pillow. We recommend doing this exercise completely through your nose.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our Email Community, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Breath training for running, original Yoga, sound healing, and more. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here.Click here for a free box breathing exercise.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

We start this episode with an ancient and powerful guided breathwork technique, followed by a mindfulness meditation.  Afterward, we briefly discuss our personal history and why we find so much value in these practices. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here.Click here for a free box breathing exercise.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

This episode featured Britny aka Tapped In Tuned In on social media. Brit is an energy conscious embodiment coach and we had the pleasure of having a spiritual conversation together.We talk about Intentions, Brain Training, Spirituality and more! Check out Britny on TikTok.Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here.Click here for a free box breathing exercise.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Somatic healing with Kallie Klug.Check out Kallie on TikTok.Here is a list of all of her offerings, including her Podcast, "Your Own Medicine."Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here.Click here for a free box breathing exercise.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Iver  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Our continued conversation on natural pain relief, Shinzen Young, and mindfulness. In case you missed it, listen to Episode 42 where this conversation on Shinzen Young starts. Read Shinzen Young's essay on Natural Pain Relief.Check out LSDream's Lightcode Experience. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here.Click here for a free box breathing exercise.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Iver  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Natural pain relief through mindfulness; an exploration into the work of Shinzen Young. Read Shinzen Young's essay on Natural Pain Relief. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here.Click here for a free box breathing exercise.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Iver  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Lung capacity, free diving, Herbert Nitsch, breathwork protocols for healthier lungs, and more.Learn more about Herbert Nitsch in this interview. The Framingham Study that showed the importance of lung capacity and longevity.Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here.Click here for a free box breathing exercise.You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Iver  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

3 Daily habits that can change your life; Meditation, Breathwork, and Intermittent Fasting. Try a free mindfulness meditation exercise here. Click here for a free box breathing exercise. Learn more about Intermittent Fasting. Get 1 month free of the Waking Up App by Sam Harris. You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Iver  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe

Thoughts, clarity, creativity, mindstates, and more.Learn more about overthinking and navigating your thoughts here.This article outlines the link between creativity and mindfulness. For more on nasal breathing and decongesting your nose, listen to this episode.  You can register for all of our LIVE  shows on TikTok @breathebluedoor.For free Meditation exercises, check out The 1 Minute Meditation and Breathe Blue Door.If you want FREE access to our 30-Day Meditation Course, send us an email! team@bluedoormedia.coAnd for more information on Breathwork and Meditation visit www.breatheandthinkbetter.comIntro music: The Right Direction by Shane Iver  Get full access to Breathe and Think Better at breatheandthinkbetter.substack.com/subscribe