Dr. Stig Severinsen: Breathing Beyond Limits

In this episode of Life’s Tough, Explorers are Tougher, Dr. Stig Severinsen reveals the science and spirituality behind mastering your breath. Known for holding his breath for over 20 minutes and diving 202 meters on a single breath, Stig explains how breathing correctly through the nose can transform health, focus, and emotional control.

He walks listeners through the power of nasal breathing, the release of nitric oxide, and how “relaxation on demand” can reset the body’s stress response. From working with Navy SEALs to training ordinary people, Stig shares how breathwork can build resilience, balance, and awareness — accessible to anyone, anytime.

The episode closes with practical steps for breathing practice and a strong reminder: freediving is a metaphor for life itself — dive deep, but always stay connected to the surface.

This is Life's Tough, Explorers Are Tougher, with your host, Richard Weiss. Scratch the surface of an explorer and you'll find an adventure and a great story. This show is about their tales.

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