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Ep 375: The Science & Soul of Breathwork: Unlocking Performance with The Breath Room
Episode 375
In episode 375 of The Physical Performance Show, Coach Lino Holler and Exercise Physiologist Alex Butchies—founders of The Breath Room—join hosts Hugh Darnell and Brad Beer to unpack the science, the soul, and the surprising simplicity behind breathwork.
Known for blending physiological precision with deep nervous-system awareness, Lino and Alex explain how breath training can radically influence performance, recovery, emotional regulation, and everyday resilience. They share the models they've built for athletes, clinicians and everyday performers—equipping listeners to understand when to activate, when to regulate, when to release, and how to stay composed under pressure.
This episode explores breathwork as a foundational human movement—right alongside gait—and highlights how poor breathing mechanics echo into every body system. From apnea training to flow-state access, from nervous-system overload to psychological clarity, Hugh, Lino, and Alex guide listeners through practical tools and principles that can reshape life, training, and mental wellbeing.
On instagram checkout: Lino @coachhola AB @butschies TBR @thebreatheroomglobal Consulting @ab_physiology To get the TBR Master Your Breath: Personal Development course head to https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/online-courses/master-your-breath/ To get the Level 1 TBR Certified Breathwork Coaching course head to https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/online-courses/the-breathe-room-level-1/ To get 20% of either course use promo code 'AB20' at checkout Listen in as we delve into the following:
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Lino & Alex's backgrounds and the origin story of The Breath Room
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Why breathwork is both universal and wildly misunderstood
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The "science and soul" model: activate, regulate, release
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How breath patterns influence physiology, psychology, posture, and performance
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Understanding flow state and how breath helps athletes access it
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What inefficient breathing looks and sounds like—and why it matters
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Nasal breathing, LSD breathing, and the dangers of skipping the basics
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Apnea training, CO₂ tolerance & performance crossover
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Assessing breathing in ath
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