In this episode, you’ll learn: How martial arts became David’s tool for self-control and discipline The neuroscience of focus, stress, and decision-making What the Double-Sigh Breathing Technique does inside your brain How cortisol and inflammation affect your mood and weight Why stress shortens lifespan — and how to expand your healthspan The link between emotional energy, motivation, and action Simple, science-backed tools to stay calm and centred daily
In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May sits down with David Amerland — martial artist, neuroscience-based performance expert, and author of Built to Last — to explore how a single breathing technique can instantly reset your focus, reduce stress, and quiet the mind.
David opens up about his early struggles with chaos and control, the lessons he learned through decades of martial-arts training, and how understanding neuroscience can help us make better decisions, manage stress, and live longer, healthier lives.