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"We’re Not Blowing Hot Air" is a podcast – powered by Oxygen Plus (O+) – broadcast from O+'s worldwide headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this season of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,” we focus on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions. Each month, chosen experts across a variety of disciplines, will answer fascinating questions of the human heart. Lauren Carlstrom, the President of Oxygen Plus, and her guests, will offer a fresh perspective o ...
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On this episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we explore life's fundamental question "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth – a U.S. intelligence analyst, YouTube personality, journalist and educator, and highly regarded military consultant on things like information warfare strategies and open-source intelligence. Ryan explains why and how pr…
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On this episode of "We're Not Blowing Hot Air," we explore life's fundamental question "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth – a U.S. intelligence analyst, YouTube personality, journalist and educator, and highly regarded military consultant on things like information warfare strategies and open-source intelligence. Ryan explains why and how pr…
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We dive into life's difficult question “How The Bleep Do I Deal With Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt – a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California who is an expert in trauma and addiction. We explore the financial and emotional toll experienced by both adult children and aging parents, and how trauma and addiction c…
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On the full episode, we delve into the challenging topic of dealing with aging parents with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma and addiction in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Feinblatt discusses the emotional and financial strain faced by both adult children and aging parents. She highlights how trauma and …
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About our fascinating guest of Episode 3, "How the Bleep Do I Deal with Aging Parents?," Dr. Natalie Feinblatt: Dr. Natalie Feinblatt is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California. She earned her BA in Psychology from UC San Diego, and her MA and PsyD from Pepperdine University. She has been working in the mental health field…
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Have you ever considered the eerie parallels between cults and abusive relationships? Grasping these connections could be the first step in safeguarding yourself or someone you love. Our latest episode features a riveting conversation with a distinguished expert and author, who illuminates the manipulative tactics employed by both cult leaders and …
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On this episode, we explore life's alluring question, "What’s the Meaning of Life?,” with Rick Alan Ross – a prominent figure and expert in the study of destructive cults and controversial movements like Jonestown, NXIVM and Heaven’s Gate. A cult intervention specialist, media consultant and court expert who testifies in high-profile cult-related l…
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Listen to the full episode, where we explore life's pivotal question "What Is Love?" with Rick Ringbakk – an accomplished television director and producer who received two primetime Emmys for his work on "The Amazing Race." Rick explains how he sees love, and how all of us can create love in our own lives, as he shares about his past and present fa…
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On this episode, we explore life's pivotal question "What Is Love?" with Rick Ringbakk – an accomplished television director and producer who received two primetime Emmys for his work on "The Amazing Race." Rick explains how he sees love, and how all of us can create love in our own lives, as he shares about his past and present family and career. …
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During the fourth season of “We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,” we’ll focus on mental wellness as we explore some of life’s biggest, most important questions. Each month, chosen experts across a variety of disciplines, will answer fascinating questions of the human heart. We’ll learn intricacies of “What is Love?” with a TV producer; “Must I Fear Death?” …
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After you have mastered a zone of apposition (ZOA) during exhalation, you must be able to maintain it. Dr. Sarah Petrich reviews the ZOA and the diaphragm biomechanics during the breathing cycle. She then demonstrates three exercises that train the ZOA and strengthen one’s ability to acquire and maintain the ZOA with the coordination of the abdomin…
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In order to have good diaphragm mechanics on inhalation, you must first master exhalation and be able to acquire a “zone of apposition” (or ZOA). Dr. Sarah Petrich defines what a ZOA is, and the corresponding diaphragm biomechanics. The adduction drop test and apical expansion tests were used with permission from the Postural Restoration Institute®…
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Dr. Sarah Petrich takes us through airflow and diaphragm mechanics of belly breathing, and why it is not the best way to breathe for posture or spine alignment. She explains the best way to breathe utilizes your core and diaphragm simultaneously for proper posture and spine decompression. About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in …
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Dr. Sarah Petrich demonstrates the tests she uses in the clinic to assess breathing mechanics and imbalances for her patients. She also explains how shoulder and hip motion can also be affected by poor breathing. See Part 1 for “Visual Signs Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired. The adduction drop test and apical expansion tests were used with permis…
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Dr. Sarah Petrich shares how your posture can hold clues or signs that your breath is impaired or unbalanced. See Part 2 for “Objective Tests” Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired. About Sarah Petrich, PT, DPT, PRC, NCPT: As a specialist in Postural Restoration, Pilates, & Dance Medicine, Dr. Sarah Petrich provides physical therapy and Pilates traini…
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Get ready for a two-part series from Dr. Sarah Petrich on how to tell if your breathing posture – that's how you hold yourself when you breathe – is impaired or optimal. Optimal breathing posture allows you to breathe and function at your peak! Breathing series includes: Part 1 of 2: “Visual Signs Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired" Part 2 of 2: “O…
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Dr. Sarah Petrich will bring you through several signs and tests to assess whether you can breathe adequately through your nose. She also walks you through easy ways to improve nasal breathing, and with whom you can consult with if the easy fixes don’t help. And, Dr. Sarah demonstrates an easy exercise to open up your upper airway and release neck …
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On episode two, season three, of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ Dr. Sarah Petrich – a physical therapist extraordinaire with a background and certification in Postural Restoration & Pilates – explains how the everyday way you move and hold your body is directly related to how you breathe. This highly-sought after expert in rebalancing breath, posture…
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On this episode of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ Dr. Sarah Petrich – a physical therapist extraordinaire with a background in Postural Restoration, Pilates and dance therapy – connects the must-know dots on movement and breath. A hands-down guru in rebalancing breath, posture and movement patterns, Dr. Sarah shares her hot take on belly breathing. P…
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On the first episode of Season Three of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ Dr. Jordan Shilts, Founder of Statera Health – a clinic specializing in functional medicine in Edina, Minnesota – chats with Lauren Carlstrom and new co-host, Robert Burns, about how and why we can live longer than we think! Dr. Jordan explains the difference between lifespan and …
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On our first episode of Season 3 of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ Dr. Jordan Shilts, Founder of Statera Health – a clinic specializing in functional medicine – chats with Lauren Carlstrom and new co-host, Robert Burns, about how and why we can live longer than we think! Learn the difference between lifespan and healthspan, chronological age versus b…
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On our third season of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ you'll learn easy, actionable ways you can improve the length and quality of your life! Join co-hosts Lauren Carlstrom and Robert Burns to explore ahead-of-the-curve wellness topics related to improving your lifespan and healthspan. Get ready for knowledgable, inspirational guests who will help yo…
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On this episode of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ Scott and Lauren share a second sneak peek at the real Santa Claus…who flies undercover as ‘Ed Taylor,’ ‘Santa Ed,’ ‘That Santa Guy’ or, as Rob Dyrdek called him, “the greatest Santa in the history of Santas!” An actor, entrepreneur and founder of the Worldwide Santa Claus Network, the real Santa shar…
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On this episode of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ BrainTap Founder and CEO, Dr. Patrick Porter, is back to chat Lauren – and special guest co-host, O+Founder, Christine Warren – about his widely-popular brainwave technology, BrainTap, that is proven to help you sleep and live a happier, better life! With heart, wisdom and experience helping millions …
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On Episode 7 of 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air,' Ben and Lauren talk with Division One point guard from Oklahoma University, Nevaeh Tot. Nevaeh shares how dedication and perseverance has taken her to great heights, and how even when you reach success, the work doesn’t stop there. Nevaeh shares how she uses Oxygen Plus to catch her breath when she’s fin…
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On Episode 6 of 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air,' Ben and Lauren talk with professional CrossFit athlete, Logan Ewing. Logan shares how hard work has taken him to great heights, and how sometimes you have to sacrifice in order to reach your ultimate goal. A former baseball player, Logan shares how he uses Oxygen Plus to catch his breath when he's finish…
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On Episode 5 of 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air,' Ben and Lauren dive into the world of swimming with college swimmer, Brennan Hammond. A senior at Florida State University (FSU), Brennans hard work and determination has taken him to great heights. Get ready to be inspired as he shares how sometimes life takes us on different paths to get to our ultimat…
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On Episode 4 of 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air,' Ben and Lauren dive into the world of soccer with professional women's soccer player, Samantha Johnson. A graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), Samatha's experience in the sport has carried her around the world. Get ready to be inspired as she shares how balance has been her key to suc…
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John Loeffel – the star college track runner from Seton Hall University in New Jersey, whom Oxygen Plus partnered with through the sports agency, MarketPryce – shares his path to success in long distance and cross-country running. He also drops a few vital lessons about persevering in sports and life in the face of major health and personal challen…
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On episode two of 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air,' Dr. Sarah Petrich in the O+ house! A Doctor of Physical Therapy, national educator, and expert in alignment, movement and breathing, Dr. Sarah imparts her knowledge about the body, movement and breath, and even shares a “hot take” on one of today’s most popular, yet misunderstood, breathing techniques:…
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On the first episode of Season Two of 'We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,' we talk shop with Madison Packer – a hockey player from the National Women’s Hockey League*, with a reputation for her work ethic – on and off the ice. Get ready to be inspired by this fearless athlete, friend, wife, mom, and mental health advocate. *The NWHL is now the Premier Hock…
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New look and new feel. What's next with the 'We’re Not Blowing Hot Air' podcast? Listen to this bonus segment with Scott and Lauren – and who's that new guy...? – to find out! About: 'We’re Not Blowing Hot Air' is a podcast – powered by Oxygen Plus (O+) – featuring amazing athletes and inspiring wellness-minded individuals who share how they elevat…
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On Episode of 10, ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,' we crack open bottles of amazing facts about wine and whiskey with John Taylor. John is the official Winemaker and Distiller of ‘Chankaska Creek Ranch Winery & Distillery’ located in Kasota, Minnesota. Revealing the magic and mystery of how wine and whiskey is made, John opens our eyes to the science a…
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Professional wine and whiskey maker, John Taylor, gives a glimpse behind what to takes to make quality alcohol products in wineries and distilleries in this cumulating year-end episode of 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air.' Don’t miss this sizzling – and educational – episode that will expand your love and understanding of wine, spirits and oxygen! Subscr…
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On this merry episode of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ the real Santa Claus – a.k.a. ‘Ed Taylor’ or ‘Santa Ed’ – drops into the studio to spread his holiday cheer and share the real deal about being Santa Claus. Seen on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and all the holiday commercials where Santa actually looks like Santa, you’re about to learn the truth about ho…
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On Episode 9 of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ the real Santa Claus – who goes by ‘Ed Taylor’ or ‘Santa Ed’ – drops into the studio from the North Pole to spread his holiday cheer and share the real deal about being Santa Claus. A jolly guy with a big heart for kids of all ages, Santa Ed has more than one billion television and social media views as …
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On Episode 8 of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ we play the field with Jason Bergman – CEO and Co-Founder of MarketPryce, the new social media marketing company whose marketplace connects athletes and companies kinda like dating apps but nobody ever gets cat-fished or has to swipe until their fingers cramp. Considered by some, ‘The Jerry McGuire Agenc…
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Sports-lovers, fans, athletes and companies! Elevate your sports IQ with Jason Bergman, CEO and Co-Founder of MarketPryce – the dynamic new sports marketing company that’s changing how sports marketing is played, and how student athletes, brands and companies win! With aspirations to “be the biggest player in sports” and making the cut to be on the…
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On Episode of 7, ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air, we face the facts about keeping our faces healthy and looking fresh with Sabrina Elhis – a leading esthetician, educator, and owner of ‘Sabrina Brow and Skin’ in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A powerhouse in the esthetic industry, Sabrina reveals the skincare essentials every human – young and old, male and fe…
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You may know your skin is the largest organ of the body. But did you know it’s the most vital organ in protecting the rest of the body from outside environmental factors like air pollution, the sun and even screen time? We focus in on your face – and learn why it’s the best time in history to be aging – on this research-based, revitalizing episode …
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On Episode 6 of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ we get physically and mentally stronger with breath instructor and strength coach, Jesse Irizarry! Jesse – a former strength sport competitor – is a speaker, writer, and owner of JDI Barbell, New York City’s leading strength and conditioning gym dedicated to strength training, Olympic weightlifting, powe…
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Punch up your body’s stability, mobility and range of motion with the strongest, most considerate and chill friend we have in fitness, Jesse Irizarry! A trained breath instructor and strength coach revolutionizing strength training and conditioning in New York City (and virtually worldwide), Jesse shares a wealth of health and training knowledge, a…
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If you thought Oxygen Plus’s 18th birthday interview with our Founder, Christine Warren, was a hit, you’re gonna love this episode’s bonus segment. A former psychotherapist, Christine talks about her experience as a female entrepreneur in the recreational oxygen industry, and why she thinks people are struggling in this quasi-post-COVID world we’re…
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On Episode 5 of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ we get real with Founder and President of Oxygen Plus, Christine Warren – and we even break out the bubbly to celebrate Oxygen Plus’s 18th Birthday! Take a trip way back to 2003 – when a room full of geniuses gathered together to start dreaming about an oxygen company who would pioneer a wellness categor…
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Since Oxygen Plus (O+) is now old enough to go to college, we discuss 18 years of challenges and future dreams with Christine Warren, President and Founder of Oxygen Plus on Episode 5. Prepare your own champagne toast as we celebrate and Christine tells us things we’ve always wanted to know about starting and leading Oxygen Plus, and as we get real…
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Happy Birthday O+! Christine Warren, the founder of Oxygen Plus and pioneer of recreational oxygen, wants to celebrate Oxygen Plus’s 18th birthday with the world! Get ready to elevate your own life’s work as we honor this awesome milestone on Episode 5 of We’re Not Blowing Hot Air. Catch Oxygen Plus at @oxygenplus on TikTok and Instagram…
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On this episode of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ we bring you Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Patrick K. Porter. If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen right now so you don’t miss any of Dr. Porter’s incredible insights into the human brain. We talk about meditation, gurus, meditation hacks, and gurus who might be hacks! Dr. Porter sha…
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Did you catch Part 1 of Dr. Patrick Porter's interview about brain health and wellness? If not, go back and watch so you're ready for Part 2! Some might say Dr. Porter saves the best for last in this extended episode of 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air.' Learn about the power of hypnosis, different ways of thinking about addictions, and be inspired by th…
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On Episode 4 of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ our brain waves tune into the frequency of Dr. Patrick K. Porter, an expert in brain health and wellness, and founder of BrainTap® – a scientifically-proven approach for rewiring your brain. An author, speaker and entrepreneur who is driving positive change and healing, Dr. Porter shares how to improve m…
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Get ready to elevate your brain waves with Dr. Patrick Porter – an expert in brain health and wellness, and founder of BrainTap®, a scientifically-proven approach for rewiring your brain – on the next episode of We’re Not Blowing Hot Air. You’ll learn important, easy tips on how to improve your sleep quality, and explore the power of your subconsci…
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