In this episode, Jodi Duval sits down with Chloe Phelps, founder of The Breath Society, to explore the transformative power of breathwork for athletic performance. As a Physiotherapist and Sport Scientist based in Perth, WA, Chloe brings a wealth of knowledge from her decade of experience in the sporting industry, including her roles as former Head Trainer for the Fremantle Dockers and current Head Physiotherapist for Claremont Football Club.
Chloe’s journey into breathwork began in 2013 through guided meditation following personal tragedy. This experience sparked a passion that eventually led her to establish The Breath Society in 2021, with a mission to revolutionise how athletes breathe. Her unique 360-degree approach to breath enhancement combines biomechanics, breathing pattern re-training, CO2 tolerance, hypoxic/hypercapnic training, respiratory muscle training and nervous system regulation techniques.
Throughout this conversation, Chloe and Jodi dive into:
- Chloe’s path from physiotherapy to breathwork specialisation and what inspired this journey
- The science behind proper breathing and its profound impact on athletic performance
- Why breathwork is becoming essential for serious athletes
- The different modalities of breathwork (Tantric, Ecstatic, Holotropic) and their applications
- Potential risks and common myths surrounding breathwork practices
- What to expect from a typical training programme with The Breath Society
- Benefits of proper breathing techniques for non-athletes in everyday life
Chloe’s extensive experience working with elite athletes across various disciplines—from AFL footballers and Olympic triathletes to boxers and big-wave surfers—has given her unique insights into customising breathing techniques for specific sporting demands. Her holistic, science-based approach offers listeners a fresh perspective on an often overlooked aspect of performance enhancement.
Whether you’re an elite athlete looking to gain a competitive edge or simply interested in improving your daily wellbeing through better breathing, this episode delivers valuable knowledge from one of Australia’s leading experts in performance breathwork.
Connect with Chloe:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.thebreathsociety.com
Instagram: @thebreathsociety
