Breathwork explained | Ep. 30
- Sep 16, 2024
- 2 min read
Breathwork Helps You Regulate Stress Before It Controls You
Most people only notice their breathing when something feels wrong.
Stress spikes.
Anxiety rises.
Your thoughts race.
Your body tightens.
But according to Drew Griesel, the way you breathe may be affecting your nervous system far more than you realize.
Episode Context
In this episode of The Superhuman Blueprint Podcast, Drew breaks down the science and practical benefits behind breathwork, including techniques like box breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, and the Wim Hof method. The conversation explores how controlled breathing affects stress, focus, emotional regulation, and overall wellness.
Why Breathwork Changes Your Mental State
One of the biggest insights from the episode is that breathing directly influences the nervous system.
Drew explains how practices like diaphragmatic breathing help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which shifts the body out of stress mode and into a calmer physiological state.
The episode also explores vagus nerve stimulation, cortisol reduction, and why techniques like box breathing are commonly used for stress management, emotional control, and mental clarity.
According to Drew, breathwork is not just for meditation or yoga classes. It can be used before meetings, difficult conversations, workouts, or stressful situations to improve focus and emotional stability.
Breathwork Is About Consistency, Not Complexity
Another major theme throughout the conversation is simplicity.
Drew encourages people to start small instead of overcomplicating wellness routines. Even a few minutes of intentional breathing each day can support nervous system regulation, improve emotional resilience, and help with breathwork for anxiety.
The episode also explores breathwork benefits tied to recovery, immune function, stress adaptation, and overall well-being through consistent daily practice.
The deeper message is simple.
You cannot always control stress.
But you can train your body to respond differently to it.
closing takeaway
Your breath affects far more than oxygen intake.
It influences your stress response, emotional state, focus, and ability to stay calm under pressure.
If you want a practical conversation about breathing exercises, emotional regulation, and building healthier wellness routines, listen to the full episode.
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References:
1. Brown, R. P., & Gerbarg, P. L. "Yoga breathing, meditation, and longevity." The Journal of Clinical Psychology 66.11 (2010): 1178-1192.
2. Shapiro, D., et al. "Controlled breathing, stress, and health: A review." The Journal of Applied Physiology 116.3 (2014): 691-702.
3. Kox, M., et al. "The influence of the Wim Hof Method on the immune system: A randomized controlled trial." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 113.28 (2016): 8119-8124.
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