Ideas on Stage Podcast
87. How Breathing Changes the Way You Speak (Jane Tarrant)
Most people think breathing is automatic. You inhale, you exhale, and that’s it. But what if the way you breathe is quietly affecting your confidence, your voice, your posture, your sleep, your anxiety levels – and the way you show up when speaking in front of other people? In this episode, I sit down with breathing educator Jane Tarrant to explore a topic most business leaders never think about until something goes wrong: breathing habits. Jane explains why many high performers breathe from the wrong place, why “belly breathing” is often misunderstood, and how poor breathing habits can push people into stress, panic and disconnection from their audience. We also discuss the hidden connection between breathing and storytelling, and why the 30 seconds before a presentation matter far less than the habits you repeat every day. There’s also a story involving split trousers in front of 200 people. What You'll Learn: • Why most speakers breathe from the wrong place • The difference between belly breathing and diaphragmatic breathing • Why upper-chest breathing increases anxiety • The role of posture in confident speaking • How tongue position changes your breathing • What the “D-spot” is and why it matters In This Episode: 00:00 – When Jane’s Trousers Split in Public 03:16 – Belly Breathing vs Diaphragm Breathing 05:05 – Why Chest Breathing Weakens Your Presence 08:39 – The D-Spot Explained 12:21 – The Link Between Breathing and Your Voice 21:21 – The Signs You’re Over-Breathing 26:37 – Why Tongue Position Matters More Than You Think 35:02 – The Surprising Link Between Storytelling and Breathing 42:30 – Why Breathwork Doesn’t Work for Everyone 54:45 – The One Thing Jane Wants Everyone to Remember If you want to feel calmer, more grounded and more connected when you speak, this conversation will change the way you think about breathing. We hope you enjoy it. ——————— Connect with Jane: Instagram: @linkbreathing Website: http://linkbreathing.co.uk/ Recommended books: Breath by James Nestor Rose Loses Her Nose by Jane Tarrant #IdeasOnStagePodcast #Breathwork #BreathingHabits #PublicSpeaking #LeadershipCommunication
