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by Patrick McKeown
Buteyko Clinic International, founded in 2002 by Patrick McKeown, is a global leader in health restoration through natural breathing techniques. Inspired by McKeown's personal journey overcoming asthma and sleep disorders, the clinic specializes in the Buteyko Method—a breathing technique that optimizes oxygen delivery throughout the body. This method has been used for over 70 years to address respiratory issues, anxiety, panic disorders, and sleep problems. BUTEYKO CLINIC With a mission to create a community that values health, Buteyko Clinic International offers personalized support through live online clinics, flexible online courses, and breathing support products. Their comprehensive approach addresses asthma, anxiety, sleep apnea, and more, aiming to help individuals breathe freely and live fully.
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- Yesterday59 min
Breathing Wrong Your Whole Life? Patrick McKeown & Ronda Holman Show You Why
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired—even when your sleep study says you’re “fine”? This episode will completely change how you think about breathing, sleep, and fatigue. Patrick McKeown sits down with Ronda Holman, dental assistant of 27 years, airway health advocate, and self-described “recovering mouth breather” and “former floppy tongue owner.” Ronda shares how she reached age 37 without ever being told she was a dysfunctional breather—and how changing her breathing transformed her sleep, energy, and life. You’ll learn: Why mouth breathing at night leads to snoring, fragmented sleep, “desert mouth,” and constant exhaustion How nasal breathing and proper tongue posture help keep your airway open while you sleep The difference between sleep apnea and Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)—and why many especially women are told “nothing is wrong” when it clearly is How breathing patterns during the day shape your breathing and airway stability at night The role of CPAP, mandibular advancement devices, and why breathing training still matters even if you use them Why so many people wake at 3 a.m., and what might really be going on with your nervous system, blood sugar, and airway Simple, accessible starting points: Buteyko breathing, orofacial myofunctional therapy, nasal hygiene, and small behavior changes that move the needle fast Ronda also discusses: The dentist as a “gatekeeper of the airway” How clenching, grinding, and repeated dental work can be red flags for sleep-disordered breathing Why lip supports like MyoTape aren’t a fad, but a practical tool in a wider strategy to restore healthy breathing and sleep Her work with Airway Coach and an upcoming interactive workbook to help people navigate diagnoses, therapy, and at-home protocols If you’ve been told your sleep is “normal,” but you wake unrefreshed, snore, grind your teeth, or rely on caffeine and sugar to get through the day, this conversation is for you. 📌 Chapters 0:00 Intro – Meet Ronda Holman 0:45 From dentistry to “recovering mouth breather” 2:30 How mouth breathing wrecks sleep and relationships 5:06 AHI changes and what breathing training can really do 10:55 Appliances, CPAP & the missing piece: function 15:18 Nasal breathing, deviated septum & air hunger myths 20:25 Women, hormones & being “too good at surviving” 24:58 UARS vs sleep apnea (and why tests miss women) 31:42 The 3 a.m. wake-up – blood sugar, airway & REM 37:32 Dentists as airway gatekeepers & grinding at night 47:54 Weight, diabetes, blood pressure & sleep-disordered breathing 51:13 Is mouth taping a fad? Ronda’s 8-year experience 54:20 Airway Coach & Ronda’s new workbook
- 2 weeks ago15 min
Mini Episode: Asthma, Nitric Oxide, and Breathing Less: A Short Guide with Patrick McKeown
In this short episode, Patrick McKeown explains how nasal breathing, nitric oxide, and breathing less air can dramatically improve asthma control. You’ll learn simple tools like the nose unblocking exercise, small breath holds, and the control pause—plus why mouth breathing can worsen inflammation, sleep, and dental health. Patrick also shares clinical evidence showing reduced coughing, wheezing, and medication use with the Buteyko method.
- May 4, 20261h 6m
Body Posture and Emotional Armor with Tom Myers and Patrick McKeown
Discover how modern life is reshaping our breathing, posture, and facial structure in this in-depth conversation between Patrick McKeown and renowned anatomist Tom Myers (Anatomy Trains). Tom shares insights from 50+ years of clinical practice and teaching, explaining: - How our “modern zoo” (agricultural → industrial → electronic age) creates a mismatch with our Paleolithic genes - Why chronic sitting, inactivity, and lack of movement are fundamentally altering our breathing patterns - The link between anxiety, environment, and dysfunctional breathing - How domestication (in humans and animals) leads to a narrower jaw, smaller face, crowded teeth, and restricted airways - Why head‑forward posture is now almost universal—and what it means for rib cage mechanics and breathing - The concept of tensegrity and how the rib cage functions as a dynamic, elastic structure rather than a simple “lever” system Patrick also shares his own background: - Personal struggles with asthma, nasal obstruction, poor sleep, and poor concentration - How these experiences led him into functional breathing, focusing on asthma, nasal breathing, sleep, and everyday breathing habits - If you’re interested in the deep biomechanics of breathing, facial development, and how our environment and lifestyle are shaping our health, this episode will give you a powerful new lens on the breath. #ButeykoClinic #PatrickMcKeown #TomMyers #AnatomyTrains #FunctionalBreathing #NasalBreathing #BreathingScience #Breathwork#AnxietyRelief #Posture #AirwayHealth #Asthma #SleepHealth #Fascia00:00 – Intro & Tom Myers’ Background 01:43 – Harvard, the 1960s & Buckminster Fuller 02:18 – Tensegrity & the Rib Cage as a Breathing System 03:40 – Modern Life as a ‘Zoo’ & Genetic Mismatch 05:00 – Laziness, Movement & Breathing Changes 06:42 – Domestication, Narrow Jaws & Airway Problems 09:36 – Sleep Apnea & The Shrinking Human Airway 10:45 – Breathing as the Fulcrum: Conscious vs Unconscious 12:39 – Sea Mammals, Diving Response & Human Breath Control 15:00 – Modern Life Disrupts All Basics: Sleep, Breathe, Walk, Eat 15:41 – Tongue Tie, Fascia & the Midline from Brain to Heart 17:15 – Mouth vs Nose Breathing & Posture 18:55 – Nose vs Mouth & Diaphragm vs Upper Chest 19:53 – Transition to Slides
- Apr 2, 20261h 2m
Empowered Sleep Apnea: Dr. David McCarty on CPAP, Mouth Breathing & Better Sleep
Struggling with sleep apnea, poor sleep, or CPAP that doesn’t seem to fix everything? In this powerful conversation, Dr. David McCarty, author of Empowered Sleep Apnea, joins Patrick to unpack a new way of understanding and treating sleep apnea. Instead of treating sleep apnea as a simple “CPAP problem,” Dr. McCarty explains why it’s really a complex constellation of moving parts: Unstable breathing during sleep (obstructive + central sleep apnea) Mouth breathing vs nose breathing Craniofacial development (narrow palate, jaw position, tongue posture) Functional breathing and myofunctional therapy Posture, position, and lifestyle factors In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the traditional “label-based” approach (you have sleep apnea, here’s a CPAP) often fails How diagnostic thresholds (AHI, RERAs, oxygen desaturations) can miss real sleep-breathing problems The difference between obstructive sleep apnea and central sleep apnea physiology How mouth breathing at night destabilizes breathing, drops CO₂ too low, and worsens airway collapse Why nose breathing, nitric oxide, and better diaphragm recruitment can help stabilize the upper airway The role of asthma, nasal obstruction, and inflammation in worsening sleep apnea How craniofacial development, narrow jaws, and tongue posture affect airway size Why the future of sleep medicine is collaborative: medicine, dentistry, myofunctional therapy, and breathing education working together What “narrative-based medicine” means and why your personal story matters more than just your AHI score If you or someone you love has sleep apnea, snores, wakes unrefreshed, or has been told “your AHI is normal” but you still feel awful, this discussion will give you a deeper framework to understand what’s really going on — and where new solutions may come from. Key Topics: - Empowered Sleep Apnea & Dr. David McCarty’s approach - Limitations of standard sleep studies and AHI-based diagnosis CPAP: when it helps, when it’s not the full answer - Nasal breathing vs mouth breathing during sleep - Loop gain / central apnea physiology explained in simple language - Functional breathing, posture, and myofunctional therapy - Airway-focused dentistry, craniofacial development, and high narrow palate - The need for interdisciplinary collaboration in sleep medicine #sleepapnea #cpap #sleephealth #nosebreathing #mouthbreathing #functionalbreathing #myofunctionaltherapy #snoring #sleepmedicine #drdavidmccarty #empoweredsleepapnea #airway #asthma #nasalbreathing #healthpodcast #breathing #sleepdisorders #restorativesleep #sleepbetter
- Mar 1, 202646 min
Why This Dentist Is Challenging Everything You Know About Teeth | Patrick McKeown & Dr Staci Whitman
Are mouth breathing, poor sleep, and dental problems silently sabotaging your health? In this powerful conversation, Patrick McKeown (Buteyko breathing expert and author) sits down with Dr. Staci Whitman, a pediatric and functional dentist, to reveal how your airway, oral microbiome, and breathing habits can shape your sleep, energy, brain, and long-term health.You’ll learn:Why mouth breathing can increase your risk of cavities, gum disease, bad breath, and chronic illnessThe critical difference between nasal breathing vs mouth breathing for sleep, performance, and recoveryHow the oral microbiome links your mouth to your gut, brain, hormones, and immune systemWhy so many dentists miss airway and sleep issues (and what functional dentistry does differently)How children’s facial growth, adenoids, tonsils, and tongue posture affect their sleep and behaviorWhy teen trends like “mewing” and jawline optimization accidentally tapped into real airway scienceThe hidden problem of sleep-disordered breathing in women and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS)Practical steps: mouth taping, myofunctional therapy, nasal hygiene, and airway-focused dental care If you or your child struggle with: Snoring, mouth breathing, or dry mouth at nightFrequent cavities despite “doing everything right”Brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, or poor recovery from exerciseADHD-like symptoms, restless sleep, or dark circles under the eyes …this episode will help you connect the dots between your breathing, sleep, dental health, and whole-body wellness.🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations on breathing, sleep, airway health, and functional dentistry.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro – Why this dentist changed how she practices 3:30 What functional dentistry really is10:20 Mouth breathing, jaw growth & teen “mewing”15:50 Oral microbiome, cavities & chronic disease21:00 Mouth taping, nasal breathing & saliva27:00 Kids, adenoids, tonsils & airway-first dentistry34:00 Sleep studies, UARS & why women get missed41:00 The future of dentistry & the airway revolution#mouthbreathing #nasalbreathing #functionaldentistry #airwaydentistry #dentalairway #oralmicrobiome #sleepapnea#sleepdisorderedbreathing #upperairwayresistancesyndrome#UARS #Buteykobreathing #PatrickMcKeown #DrStaciWhitman #pediatricdentist #holisticdentistry #biologicaldentist
- Feb 5, 202657 min
Your Airway Controls Your Sleep | Prof. Dave Singh & Patrick McKeown
In this NEW episode of the Buteyko Clinic Podcast, Patrick McKeown speaks with Professor Dave Singh (Stanford, craniofacial sleep medicine) about why the upper airway is a living system—not just a pipe—and how this controls sleep, breathing, and long‑term health. We cover: What good sleep really is (beyond “8 hours in bed”) Upper airway homeostasis – why the airway behaves like a dynamic, self‑regulating system Sleep apnea causes: craniofacial structure, obesity, neurology, muscle tone and more Tongue posture & nasal breathing – why waking up with your tongue on the palate matters Children’s sleep: bedwetting, grinding, mouth breathing, pacifiers, tongue‑tie & development Women’s sleep & UARS (Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome) – the subtle, underdiagnosed side of sleep‑disordered breathing Chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, insomnia & sleep fragmentation Hormones, melatonin, growth hormone, cortisol and weight gain when sleep is disrupted Breathing retraining: nasal breathing, diaphragm function, nitric oxide and loop gain Cultural insights: didgeridoo, conch shells, bagpipes and airway vibration for sleep apnea The future of integrative craniofacial sleep medicine and accessible, affordable care worldwide🔍 Who this episode is for People with snoring, sleep apnea, UARS, insomnia or unrefreshing sleep Women with chronic fatigue, pain, “normal” sleep studies but poor sleep Parents worried about children’s sleep, mouth breathing, bedwetting or teeth grinding Dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, sleep physicians, OMTs, breathing instructors & therapists Anyone interested in breathing retraining, nasal breathing and airway-focused dentistry📅 Professor Dave Singh’s London Event Craniofacial Sleep Medicine – London, UK📅 May 1–2🔗 More info & registration: https://rema-sleep.com/product/sleep-medicine-london-2026/🔗 Resources & Links Professor Dave Singh – REMA Sleep: https://rema-sleep.com Buteyko Clinic & breathing retraining: www.buteykoclinic.com⏱️ Timestamps0:00 – Introduction & Prof. Dave Singh’s background4:20 – Why sleep is central to human health8:00 – Upper airway homeostasis explained13:30 – Causes of airway collapse & sleep apnea20:00 – Tongue posture, breastfeeding, pacifiers & development27:30 – Women, UARS & underdiagnosed sleep disorders36:00 – Sleep hygiene, blue light, diet & nervous system45:30 – Hormones, weight, growth hormone & cortisol52:30 – Breathing retraining, nasal breathing & nitric oxide1:02:00 – Didgeridoo, conch, bagpipes & airway vibration1:10:00 – Future of integrative craniofacial sleep medicine1:18:00 – Dave’s London course & closing thoughts
- Jan 20, 20261h 1m
Most People Are Breathing Wrong | Patrick McKeown Explains
Breathing plays a critical role in mental health, stress, and anxiety. In this talk for IMMH, Patrick McKeown, founder of the Buteyko Clinic, explains why up to 75% of people with anxiety and panic disorders experience dysfunctional breathing patterns.Patrick explores how chronic stress leads to over-breathing, mouth breathing, and irregular breathing habits that can trigger the body’s fight-or-flight response. He explains the role of the brain’s pre-Bötzinger complex in regulating breathing and how fast, shallow breathing can negatively impact the nervous system, sleep quality, focus, and emotional regulation.You’ll learn why generic breathing advice doesn’t work for everyone, and how Buteyko breathing techniques—including nose breathing, reduced breathing, and gentle breath holds—can help retrain your breathing for better mental performance, calmer states, and improved sleep.This evidence-based presentation includes:- The link between breathing dysfunction and anxiety- How breathing affects the default mode network- Why nose breathing is essential for mental health- Practical Buteyko Clinic breathing exercises to reduce stress- How to improve breathing patterns for long-term wellbeingWhether you’re struggling with stress, panic attacks, poor sleep, or simply want to improve your breathing efficiency, this talk offers practical tools to help you breathe better and live better.👉 Learn more about the Buteyko Method and breathing for mental health at Buteyko Clinic👉 Subscribe for expert insights on breathing, anxiety reduction, and optimal health #buteykomethod #buteykohealth #breathingexercises #patrickmckeown #buteyko #breathingtechniques #breathwork
- Oct 21, 20256 min
Unlock the Power of Nasal Breathing: Patrick McKeown’s Vienna Airway Congress Clip
Join Patrick McKeown at the Vienna Airway Congress 2025 as he shares his powerful journey from childhood asthma to becoming a leading authority on breathing. Discover the surprising impact of nasal breathing on sleep, cognitive function, and overall health. Learn practical exercises and actionable advice for transforming your well-being—starting with your next breath!
About Buteyko Clinic International
Buteyko Clinic International, founded in 2002 by Patrick McKeown, is a global leader in health restoration through natural breathing techniques. Inspired by McKeown's personal journey overcoming asthma and sleep disorders, the clinic specializes in the Buteyko Method—a breathing technique that optimizes oxygen delivery throughout the body. This method has been used for over 70 years to address respiratory issues, anxiety, panic disorders, and sleep problems. BUTEYKO CLINIC With a mission to create a community that values health, Buteyko Clinic International offers personalized support through live online clinics, flexible online courses, and breathing support products. Their comprehensive approach addresses asthma, anxiety, sleep apnea, and more, aiming to help individuals breathe freely and live fully.
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