Beyond Breathing
Beyond Breathing: The podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps!
Get ready to breathe well, sleep well and live well!
In each episode, we'll be joined by expert medical professionals, sleep specialists, wellness coaches, and individuals who have conquered their sleep struggles (adults and kids). We'll dive into the science of sleep and breathing and its impact on our health, we will explore sleep technology and uncover practical tips and techniques to enhance your sleep quality, your mood and overall health and wellness.
We're on a mission to empower you with knowledge, inspire positive change, and ultimately help you embrace a healthier life.
Our first episode is just around the corner so stay tuned for more empowering conversations. Let's start this incredible voyage, one breath at a time.
Thank you, Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center in Reno, Nevada for sponsoring this journey!
Episodes
96 episodes
Sleep Tech is Exploding… But Are We Missing the Point?
Welcome back to Beyond Breathing—the podcast for everyone who breathes… and sleeps.Today we are stepping into the future.Sleep technology is evolving faster than ever. And one of the biggest places thi...
Sleep, Presence, and How You Show Up
We are living in a world where exhaustion has become normal.Late nights. Early mornings. Packed schedules. Constant stimulation.At the same time, sleep is trending—wearables, podcasts, and “sleep hygiene” tips are every...
GUT health and SLEEP health
Inspired by Mel Robbins’ Episode 382 with Dr. Trisha Pasricha, this episode expands the gut health conversation into the mouth-gut-brain-sleep axis. We unpack why the gut starts in the mouth, how oral health and the microbiome affect the...
Your DNA is your Blueprint to Better Sleep, Energy and Health
What if one simple cheek swab could help explain your sleep struggles, low energy, your stress response, your nutrition needs and even how your body is built to recover? And what if functional genetic testing and coachingThink...
Awake but not Alive: A Pill to Wake You Up
In this episode, we break down emerging research on a new non-stimulant wakefulness medication designed to help early-morning and shift workers stay alert—and why that’s only part of the story.We explore the deeper issu...
Breathing Is the Real Foundation of Rest
Sleep Awareness Month Special: Sleep Hygiene Is Trending — But Breathing Is the Real Foundation of Rest Since it’s Sleep Awareness Month, today we’re diving into one of the biggest wellness trends happening right now: ...
Sleep Awareness Month
Beyond Breathing PodcastEpisode: Sleep: The Most Powerful Health Habit You’re Probably IgnoringNational Sleep Awareness Month SpecialEpisode OverviewMarch is National Sleep Awareness Month, makin...
Orthosomnia: Wearables, Wellness & Wake-Up Calls
Keywordswearables, sleep tracking, orthosomnia, health monitoring, sleep apnea, remote patient monitoring, dental health, clinical collaboration, sleep quality, technology in healthcareSummaryIn this episode of Beyon...
Dopamine Overconsumption
Why do we feel exhausted but wired? Why is it so hard to unplug, slow down, or sleep deeply—even when we’re tired?In this episode of Beyond Breathing, we dive into the science of dopamine, the brain’s powerful reward and ...
Big Tonsils, Little Airways: Tonsils, Adenoids & Pediatric Sleep Apnea (What Parents Need to Know)
Episode: Big Tonsils, Little Airways Description: Pediatric sleep apnea is often missed — and enlarged tonsils and adenoids are one of the most common causes. In this episode, Lancette explains the science, symptoms, and ENT-b...
A Year of Reclaiming Our Health
In this special end-of-season 3 episode, Lancette reflects on the most impactful conversations of 2025—from sleep fragmentation and airway anatomy to nitric oxide, longevity, and prevention-focused care. This episode celebrates...
Sleep Restore: how to improve deep sleep and recovery
Restore - Deep Sleep & Recovery Support – SleepHabitsWhy Deep Sleep, Oxygen, and Nighttime Biology Matter More Than Hours in BedYou ca...
Sleep Is the New Life Expectancy Test (AKA: Longevity)
In this powerful episode of Beyond Breathing, Lancette breaks down stunning new research out of Oregon — a national dataset published in Neuroscience News — showing that insufficient sleep is one of the strongest...
The 5th Vital Sign: Airway
Why Medical & Dental Providers Must Lead the Sleep & Breathing RevolutionIn this powerful, science-driven episode, Lancette reveals the silent epidemic hiding in plain sight: undiagnosed mouth breathing...
Gratitude: The Breath That Grounds Us
In This Episode:What gratitude does to the brain & nervous systemHow gratitude supports airway health and sleep qualityMicro-moments of gratitude that create real physiological changeThe surpris...
Inflamed & Exhausted: The Hidden Connection Between Sleep Apnea & Psoriasis
In this episode of Beyond Breathing, Lancette explores the powerful and often overlooked connection between sleep apnea, psoriasis, and autoimmune inflammation. Listeners will learn how nighttime oxygen ...
Running on Empty: Sleep Apnea and Exercise
Have you ever tried to start working out again—only to find that your body feels like it’s fighting against you? You’re motivated, you’re showing up, but every step feels heavier than it should… and no matter how many hours you sleep, you ...
Sleep Posture: Neck, Sleep and Airway
How you sleep can change how you live. In this episode, Lancette dives into the powerful connection between sleep posture, breathing, and whole-body health. From back and side sleeping to airway alignment and...
The Power of the Dental Hygienist: Prevention, Airway, and Whole-Body Health
Welcome back to Beyond Breathing, the podcast for everyone who breathes, sleeps, and believes that prevention is the future of healthcare. I’m your host, Lancette VanGuilder, and today, we’re diving into a topic that is res...
“Sleep, Stress, and the Silent Epidemic”
Discover how sleep and stress form a powerful loop—and how annual sleep testing for children (age 2+) and adults can break it. Learn practical strategies to improve sleep quality, lower stress, and protect long-term health.Sle...
Mapping the Microbiome: The Mouth–Sleep Connection
In this powerful episode of Beyond Breathing, host Lancette VanGuilder takes you on a deep dive into the fascinating world of the microbiome—your mouth’s hidden ecosystem—and how it shapes your gums, your gut, your br...
Lip Service or Lip Seal? Can Cosmetic Enhancements Sabotage Sleep?
In this episode of Beyond Breathing, host Lancette VanGuilder explores a critical, often-overlooked topic at the intersection of aesthetics and function. Botox and lip fillers promise beauty on the outside—but are they quietly c...
Cortisol Cocktail: You can't sip your way out of a bad airway
The Cortisol Cocktail: Breathing, Sleep, and LongevityBeyond Breathing Podcast Host: Lancette Sponsor: Sierra Sleep, Airway and Wellness Center - Reno, NevadaEpisode OverviewThis episode d...
Humming for Health: A Simple Sound Can Transform Sleep & Breathing
Welcome back to Beyond Breathing, the podcast for everyone who breathes and sleeps. I’m your host, Lancette VanGuilder. Today we’re exploring one of the simplest, most powerful—and surprisingly overlooked—tools for better...