Breathing is Different for Women: How CO₂ Sensitivity, PMS, & Menopause Affect Respiration with Patrick McKeown

Get ready to dive into how women breathe differently from men.
The renowned breath expert, Patrick McKeon, explores the
connection between breathing and hormones throughout our
menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause. The episode talks
about how poor breathing patterns can affect conditions like PMS,
anxiety, and sleep disorders, and why nasal breathing is so
important for our overall health. Patrick also shares some
practical breathing exercises that you can try at home to improve
your breathing and well-being. If you’re looking to optimize your
health through functional breathing, this episode is definitely
worth taking a breather for!


Episode Overview (timestamps are approximate):
(0:00) Intro/Teaser
(6:00) Connection Between Breathing and Menstrual Cycle
(16:00) Impact of Breathing on Health
(21:00) Optimizing Breathing for Performance and Health
(28:00) Optimizing Breathing Techniques for Health
(40:00) Improving Breathing Through Diaphragmatic Expansion
(54:00) Enhancing Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques
(60:00) Gender, Breathing, and Sleep Changes
(1:12:00) Impact of Aging on Sleep Quality
(1:20:00) Breath and Women's Health
(1:26:00) The "After-Party" with Dr. Stephanie


Resources mentioned in this episode can be found at
https://drstephanieestima.com/podcasts/ep417/


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