In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, we're diving into the power of breathwork for performance, recovery, and mental clarity with entrepreneur and breathing expert Adam Ludwin.

Adam went from digital marketing burnout to discovering how mastering the breath could change everything—from managing anxiety to optimizing sleep, energy, and focus. He now leads the charge with the Five Point Five app, a revolutionary breathwork platform helping people take control of their health using science-backed techniques.

Whether you’re a rodeo athlete, a high-performing professional, or just looking to train your mind and body, this episode offers practical tools to get started and elite-level insights that go beyond basic wellness.

🎧 In This Episode:

• Adam’s story: entrepreneurship, burnout, and personal transformation
• The real science behind breath control
• How breathwork impacts your nervous system and stress response
• Practical breathing techniques to use immediately
• Why athletes are using breathwork for recovery and performance
• How the Five Point Five app is changing the breathwork game
• Beginner and advanced breath strategies you can start today

🧠 Timestamps:
00:10 – Intro: Breath as a performance tool
03:05 – Adam’s story & move post-Palisades fire
09:40 – Science of breathing & mentorship from Patrick McKeown
17:15 – Building Five Point Five & mission
24:30 – Digital stress, ad targeting, and health implications
35:00 – How breath replaces supplements for some high performers
41:00 – 5.5 app design and impact
50:20 – Performance tips for athletes
58:30 – Visualization & breathwork
1:00:43 – Getting started with breath training

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