Dr. Sachin Patel believes the single most accessible, highest-leverage tool for our health has been right under our noses the whole time: the breath. In this episode, Garrett and Sachin go deep on why breathing is the "first domino" that knocks down a hundred others – influencing everything from our metabolism and circulation to the immune system and nervous system. If you've ever felt like your health routine is getting more complicated instead of simpler, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the most sophisticated answer is often the simplest one.

We cover:

• Why breath is the "steering wheel" of your nervous system that helps you ramp up for immediate energy or ramp down for true healing
• CO2 is a misunderstood molecule that determines your calm, your energy, and your longevity, and why we want to train for greater "CO2 tolerance"
• How to measure your own breathing with the Control Pause (or BOLT) score, and what your number means
• Simple daily drills to build CO2 tolerance – at a traffic light, on a walk, or anywhere you can fit it in
• Client stories of how breathing practice has influenced health outcomes in real life

Sachin's message is as empowering as it is simple: you already have everything you need to start, because you're already breathing. Tune in to learn how to take conscious control of that one process. Learn more and access his free trainings, guides, and live breathwork experiences at breathworkwithsachin.com.