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Jun 10
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340. The Breathing Expert: They're Lying...

Morgan Nelson
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"We don't actually need more oxygen in our body... what we do need more of is CO2, the gas that we breathe out!" – Chris PaytenIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Chris Payten, one of the most sought-after breathwork experts and a performance coach helping people unlock peak performance, wealth, healing, and freedom just by changing how they breathe.We dive deep into how breathwork rewires your body and mind. Chris shares why most people are breathing wrong, how CO2 is the real key to oxygen absorption, and why breathing less could actually unlock more energy, clarity, and emotional freedom. If you want to reduce stress, think sharper, and feel more in control, this episode is for you.Episode Highlights00:00:00 - Trailer00:01:02 – Chris Payten’s most powerful success story00:02:41 – How breathwork kills stress & money blocks00:06:35 – Why breathing less could change your life00:09:26 – Are most people chronically overbreathing00:11:15 – What happens when you breathe too much00:12:33 – Why more CO2 is what you need00:13:50 – Spot daily signs of over-breathing00:16:17 – Why mouth breathing is bad for you00:20:25 – Nose vs mouth which should you use00:21:15 – What breathwork looks like in practice00:26:33 – Can breathwork release emotional blocks00:28:25 – Breathwork and unlocking peak performance00:30:59 – How language affects healing in breathwork00:33:14 – Daily breathwork for high performance00:41:22 – How Chris scaled to 500K in 7 months00:46:22 – What Chris wants to be remembered for00:47:39 – How to become a certified breathwork coachAbout Chris PaytenChris Payten is a breathwork facilitator, coach, and entrepreneur who teaches people to access peak performance, emotional clarity, and financial breakthroughs through the power of conscious breathing. After transforming his own life, Chris now helps others heal, grow, and build wealth from the inside out by harnessing the power of their breath.Connect with ChrisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrispayten_/?hl=enFollow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/morgantnelsonSubscribe to my YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@morgantnelson/featuredDownload my FREE productivity plannerhttps://planner.morgantnelson.com/optinplannerJoin the Dream Out Loud Facebook Communityhttps://bit.ly/49QXClW

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