The Missing Link for Practitioners Today
An Olympic Athlete Couldn’t Breathe… But Only When She Was Relaxing at Home
Most experts look at lungs, heart, or fitness when someone is “out of breath.” They completely miss the one factor that’s often the real driver:
The psychology behind the breathing.
In this mind-blowing case, Dr. Peter M. Litchfield shares the story of an elite Olympic athlete who:
- Was perfectly fine during brutal training and competition
- Yet felt suffocated and panicked the moment she sat down at home
Watch the short clip below — it will forever change how you think about shortness of breath, anxiety, and performance.
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