In this episode of the Champion Living Podcast, we're diving into the power of breathwork for performance, recovery, and mental clarity with entrepreneur and breathing expert Adam Ludwin.

Adam went from digital marketing burnout to discovering how mastering the breath could change everything—from managing anxiety to optimizing sleep, energy, and focus. He now leads the charge with the Five Point Five app, a revolutionary breathwork platform helping people take control of their health using science-backed techniques.

Whether you're a rodeo athlete, a high-performing professional, or just looking to train your mind and body, this episode offers practical tools to get started and elite-level insights that go beyond basic wellness.

🎧 In This Episode:

• Adam's story: entrepreneurship, burnout, and personal transformation
• The real science behind breath control
• How breathwork impacts your nervous system and stress response
• Practical breathing techniques to use immediately
• Why athletes are using breathwork for recovery and performance
• How the Five Point Five app is changing the breathwork game
• Beginner and advanced breath strategies you can start today

🧠 Timestamps: 00:10 – Intro: Breath as a performance tool 03:05 – Adam's story & move post-Palisades fire 09:40 – Science of breathing & mentorship from Patrick McKeown 17:15 – Building Five Point Five & mission 24:30 – Digital stress, ad targeting, and health implications 35:00 – How breath replaces supplements for some high performers 41:00 – 5.5 app design and impact 50:20 – Performance tips for athletes 58:30 – Visualization & breathwork 1:00:43 – Getting started with breath training

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