A 'We're Not Blowing Hot Air' Podcast
"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 on age-old questions in a colorful, curious exploration of this thing called Life.
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Episodes
56 episodes
EP. 4: "How Can We Know Truth?" with Ryan McBeth, U.S. Intel Analyst, Cybersecurity & Social Media Disinformation Expert
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 consultan...
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Episode 4
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2:36:27
Teaser for EP. 4: Ryan McBeth says"Consider the Military When it Comes to Advancing Your Life!"
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 consultan...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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2:15
EP. 3: "How the Bleep Do I Deal with Aging Parents?" with Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, Psy.D., licensed psychologist specializing in trauma and addiction!
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 financi...
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Episode 3
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1:02:19
Teaser for EP. 3: Facing Death and Dying is at the Core of Our Aging Parent's Healthcare Planning
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 emo...
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Episode 3
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1:08
Teaser for EP. 3: Meet our guest, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, psychologist specialized in trauma and addiction
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 f...
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Episode 3
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0:31
Teaser for EP. 2: The Similarity of Cults and Abusive Relationships Between Two People
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 di...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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2:19
EP. 2: “What’s the Meaning of Life?” with Rick Alan Ross, leading cult expert, author and media consultant!
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 cu...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:15:30
Teaser for EP. 1: "What Is Love?" with Rick Ringbakk, TV director, producer and 2-time primetime Emmy-winner of "The Amazing Race!”
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 ...
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EP. 1: "What Is Love?" with Rick Ringbakk, TV director, producer and 2-time primetime Emmy-winner of "The Amazing Race!”
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,...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:00:24
Get Ready for Season Four!
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 question...
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Season 4
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Diaphragm Biomechanics Series (3 of 3): “ZOA Breathing Mechanics Inhalation & Breathing Exercises”
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...
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Episode 8
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23:05
Diaphragm Biomechanics Series (2 of 3): “ZOA Breathing Mechanics Exhalation” with Dr. Sarah Petrich
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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8:03
Diaphragm Biomechanics Series (1 of 3): "The Problem with Belly Breathing" with Dr. Sarah Petrich
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 simulta...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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9:18
Breathing Series (2 of 2): “Objective Tests Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired” with Dr. Sarah Petrich
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 Yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:16
Breathing Series (1 of 2): “Visual Signs Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired" with Dr. Sarah Petrich
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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7:53
Teaser to Breathing Series – "Signs Your Breathing Posture Is Impaired" with Dr. Sarah Petrich
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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0:24
Breathing Series: "Are You Good Enough At Nose Breathing?" with Dr. Sarah Petrich
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 ea...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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10:46
EP. 2: Dr. Sarah Petrich: "You Best Breathe With Your Lungs!"
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 yo...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:34
Teaser to EP. 2: Dr. Sarah Petrich: "You Best Breathe With Your Lungs!”
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-dow...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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0:52
EP. 1: Dr. Jordan Shilts: "You Can Live Longer Than You Think!"
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, ab...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:01
Teaser to EP1: Dr. Jordan Shilts: "You Can Live Longer Than You Think!"
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 l...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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0:46
Introduction to Season Three!
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 rela...
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Season 3
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0:31
EP. 9: The Real Santa, “Ed Taylor,” Shares Secrets About Christmas & Gives A Big Gift To Our World!
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 histor...
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Episode 9
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44:47
EP. 8: BrainTap Founder and CEO, Dr. Patrick Porter, Biohacks Brainwaves To Better A Billion Brains!
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 pro...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:39
EP. 7: D1 Basketball Player Shares How O+ and Routines Helped Her Succeed!
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 succe...
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Episode 7
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