In Their Own Words: How Audicin Helps Athletes, Operators, and High Achievers Thrive
Unlocking Peak Performance
In a recent blog post I wrote about our Audicin philosophy: stress is not the enemy:
1) Stress is essential to performance and,
2) Many of us are doing all we can to reduce stress, there’s a limit to what we can do if a stressful day is our calling, our profession, or our reality (she said as a mum of a child with complex additional needs).
Peak performance isn’t just about working harder to fight stress, it’s about balancing necessary effort and load demands with recovery.
Athletes, high-pressure professionals, and those investing in long-term vitality know that small optimizations compound into big gains. That’s where Audicin comes in: a science-driven music platform designed to help you recover faster, focus deeper, and perform at your best without taking any time away from your busy day.
But don’t take our word for it! Here’s how our regular users as well as people from the worlds of sport and other high-demand communities are already using Audicin in their daily routines.
The Sleep Edge
Sleep is the foundation of recovery and performance. One long-time user explained:
“Before Audicin, I slept 3–5 hours a night. Now, I sleep 7–8 hours continuously. Even though my life hasn’t calmed down, I feel more restored than I have in years. I’ve never had such good recovery results on my smartwatch.”
For tactical athletes, competitors, and high performers, better sleep translates into faster recovery, sharper focus, and greater readiness.
Micro-Breaks for Macro Gains
Often performance isn’t about the big training blocks: it’s about the small resets. And Audicin allows you to recover on the go. As one early Audicin adopter put it:
“With Audicin, just 10 minutes before eating or transitioning between tasks makes a huge difference. It’s not distracting like music — it helps me reset, focus, and keep going.”
In the gym, in the office, or on deployment, these resets compound into stronger performance by providing vital recovery time as part of a busy day.
Finding Flow under Pressure
One high powered professional, Kristina Hännikäinen, who experienced severe burnout in 2022 shared with us:
“At this point my KEDS (Karolinska Exhaustion Disorder Scale) score was 49/54. I started listening to Audicin daily. After one month, I was back at work. Two months later, my stress score dropped significantly. A year later it was down to 16/54, and today it’s 8. I’ve continued in a high-pressure environment while regaining balance. I would not be here without Audicin.”
Her experience was so powerful that Kristina went on to become an angel investor in Audicin, believing 100% in its potential to help others thrive under pressure. Years later she is still an invaluable member of our team!
The proof is in the wearable
Here are Garmin data sent to us by another user showing the impact of Audicin after listening for only 15 minutes a day over the course of one week, making no other changes to her lifestyle. Her favourite track was Lake View by GEA (video below), one of our nature-inspired theta binaural beat songs.
Even for those who don’t speak Finnish the picture is still clear - red zone to green zone in one week.
Trusted by Experts and Elite Performers
Audicin has been embraced by leaders in performance, technology, and sport:
Petteri Lahtela, Co-founder and longtime former CEO of Oura Ring
Petteri Lahtela, told us:
“The HRV increase on my Oura ring, during naps and relaxation, has been by far the biggest with Audicin compared to ANY other method.”
“As a physician specializing in nervous system balance and recovery, I am deeply impressed with the outcomes I have observed in my patients using Audicin. After just over a week of use, the results have been remarkable—achieving progress that typically takes months, if not longer.
I wholeheartedly recommend Audicin to anyone seeking to enhance their resilience, recovery, focus, and overall wellbeing.”
“As an elite athlete and physician, I need time-efficient tools. Audicin is one of my go-to ways to activate calm and prepare for the next world record.”
Gilliano Smit, multiple Dutch pool champion (9 singles titles national championships, 5 national team championships, 1 team European championship)
“Whenever I use Audicin, I get into the zone! Like the soundtrack behind a movie, the music makes you envision the experience and result you would wish to achieve.”
Prof. Loredana Padurean, Author, Public Speaker, Award Winning Entrepreneur & Professor, Northeastern University Boston, USA
“I thought it was just another meditation app, but it’s not. I used it while working, reading, even winding down after a stressful day. And my skepticism was quickly replaced with wonderment! How does this work? How can it do what it promised?!? Science! The answer is science! I am now addicted to it to be honest. And so is my family and friends. I’m so amazed by the impact that this app has on my mental state.
More Than Music
Unlike typical online playlists , Audicin is purpose-built for performance contexts from the practice room to the battlefield to the boardroom. Its precision-crafted soundscapes are designed to support focus, readiness, and resilience without distraction.
Our most recent study of user experience was with US-based nurses . Making a difference in this challenging world has been a huge honour for the Audicin team. And here are some of my favourite quotes from our post-study interviews:
“After listening, my mood lifted, and even my bosses commented on my inspired energy. My sleep scores visibly improved.”
“Having preset playlists to choose from depending on my mood was super helpful. I often chose Audicin over Spotify or YouTube because it supported me better.”
The Performance Multiplier
Whether you’re an athlete chasing a podium, a soldier pushing through demanding cycles, or someone investing in their long-term vitality by boosting recovery to balance out daily load, Audicin is a performance multiplier.
By integrating short listening sessions into your day whilst on the go, you can sharpen focus, improve readiness, and sustain longevity — without slowing down and without the need for any special hardware. Recharge while you are working. Just pop on headphones and press play.
Try Audicin today and see how science-backed sound can give you the edge in performance, focus, and resilience.
