{"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":"Your Airway Controls Your Sleep | Prof. Dave Singh & Patrick McKeown","slug":"your-airway-controls-your-sleep-prof-dave-singh-patrick-mckeown","published_at":"2026-02-05T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768/your-airway-controls-your-sleep-prof-dave-singh-patrick-mckeown","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768","url":"https://buteyko-clinic.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2af60334-2cc4-48f1-a345-a71e10ffe13a.mp3","summary":"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: htt…","meta_description":"In this NEW episode of the Buteyko Clinic Podcast, Patrick McKeown speaks with Professor Dave Singh (Stanford, craniofacial sleep medicine) about why the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3475,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/buteyko-clinic-international-7081768/episodes/your-airway-controls-your-sleep-prof-dave-singh-patrick-mckeown/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/your-airway-controls-your-sleep-prof-dave-singh-patrick-mckeown.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}