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
What if you could reset your mind and body in just thirty seconds?
In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May dives deep with David Amerland, martial artist, neuroscience-based performance expert, and author of Built to Last, to uncover how a simple breathing technique can rewire your stress response, sharpen your focus, and restore inner balance.
Together, they explore:
How martial arts shaped David’s mastery of self-control and discipline
The brain chemistry of focus, stress, and decision-making
What the Double-Sigh Breathing Technique does inside your nervous system
How cortisol and inflammation sabotage your energy, mood, and weight
The surprising science behind stress, aging, and longevity
Practical tools to stay calm, clear, and centred every day
This episode blends neuroscience, martial arts philosophy, and actionable psychology into one transformative conversation.