Mouth Breathing Is Making You Sick (Fatigue, Anxiety, ADHD) | Dr. Bahar Esmaili | Push Pause Ep. 7
Could the way you breathe be affecting your energy, focus, and sleep more than you realize?
In this episode, Dr. Emily talks with airway expert and dentist Dr. Bahar Esmaili about the connection between breathing, sleep, posture, and whole-body health. Dr. Bahar shares the personal story that changed the course of her career, when her own daughter's breathing and sleep struggles were repeatedly dismissed.
You'll learn:
Why mouth breathing can quietly affect the nervous system
The link between breathing, sleep quality, and everyday symptoms
How airway issues can look like anxiety, ADHD, or fatigue
Simple ways to start noticing your own breathing patterns
How posture, jaw structure, and breathing all connect
This episode offers a new lens for symptoms that haven't had a clear explanation.