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May 6, 2023 85 mins

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My guest today is author and journalist James Nestor. He has written for Scientific American, Outside Magazine, The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, Surfer’s Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, and several other publications.

Today’s episode talks about the power of optimizing something as simple as breathing and how it can make a difference in our lives. With the help of author and journalist James Nestor, we will rediscover the long-forgotten truth about breathing and finally understand how we’re doing it wrong.

Whether you’re an athlete, a sufferer of sleep apnea, or just looking for meditative ways to go through life’s challenges and surprises, you’ll surely find value in today’s episode!

In this episode you will learn,

  • The difference between breathing through the mouth vs. the nose.
  • How to increase CO2 in the body.
  • The best breathing routine to start the day.
  • How to breathe when you’re dealing with anxiety and panic attacks.
  • How to maintain and increase your lung capacity even through old age.
  • How breathing affects our immune system.
  • Why the diaphragm is considered the second heart.

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