{"podcast":{"title":"Buteyko Clinic International","slug":"buteyko-clinic-international-7081768","podcast_index_feed_id":7081768,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/buteyko-clinic/","website_url":"https://buteyko-clinic.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/c8478366-55bc-4869-a17a-3932fd699611/0p434rYf13sRSJ4fIzMAfDsS.png","author":"Patrick McKeown","episode_count":36,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768"},"episode":{"title":"The Anatomy of Functional Breathing with Tom Myers and Patrick McKeow (Your Posture Is Killing Your Ability to Breathe)n","slug":"the-anatomy-of-functional-breathing-with-tom-myers-and-patrick-mckeow-your-posture-is-killing-your-ability-to-breathe-n","published_at":"2026-05-04T19:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768/the-anatomy-of-functional-breathing-with-tom-myers-and-patrick-mckeow-your-posture-is-killing-your-ability-to-breathe-n","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768","url":"https://buteyko-clinic.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c4db5db8-1eff-4399-9708-889f75852576.mp3","summary":"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, Movem…","meta_description":"Discover how modern life is reshaping our breathing, posture, and facial structure in this in-depth conversation between Patrick McKeown and renowned anat…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4008,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768/episodes/the-anatomy-of-functional-breathing-with-tom-myers-and-patrick-mckeow-your-posture-is-killing-your-ability-to-breathe-n/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768/the-anatomy-of-functional-breathing-with-tom-myers-and-patrick-mckeow-your-posture-is-killing-your-ability-to-breathe-n.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}