Chapter
The Link Between Breathing and Mental Health
42:06 - 47:08 (05:02)
Slowing down your breathing can send calming signals to your brain, despite any mental stress or panic, due to the phrenic nerve's connection to the diaphragm and the way it affects signal processing.
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The way we breathe during moments of panic or stress can have a significant impact on our mental state, and yet Western medicine is not focusing on this enough.
42:06 - 44:25 (02:18)
Anxiety
Summary
The way we breathe during moments of panic or stress can have a significant impact on our mental state, and yet Western medicine is not focusing on this enough. Studies have shown that improving breathing techniques can lead to a marked improvement in symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks.
ChapterThe Link Between Breathing and Mental Health
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Diaphragmatic breathing can directly affect the signals that your brain receives and can help you manage stress better.
44:26 - 47:08 (02:42)
Diaphragmatic breathing
Summary
Diaphragmatic breathing can directly affect the signals that your brain receives and can help you manage stress better. A relaxed diaphragm can send calming signals to your brain while a tense one can cause panic signals.