Episode
1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
1:28:17
Published: Mon Jan 18 2021
Description
“There is going to be an explosion of focus on breathing. There used to be. We forgot about it for 40 years and here we are again.”Today's guest is author and journalist James Nestor, who believes that the world has lost the ability to breathe properly and after spending years in laboratories, working with researchers at Stanford, University of Pennsylvania, and other institutions to figure out what went wrong with our breathing, he’s learned how to fix it. Lewis and James have a wide-ranging discussion on the power of breathing through the nose and all the positive effects it has on the body, immune system, mental health, and more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1060Check out James’ website: www.mrjamesnestor.com Read his book: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath Check out Greatness Coaching: www.lewishowes.com/mycoachThe Wim Hof Experience: Mindset Training, Power Breathing, and Brotherhood: https://link.chtbl.com/910-podA Scientific Guide to Living Longer, Feeling Happier & Eating Healthier with Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://link.chtbl.com/967-podThe Science of Sleep for Ultimate Success with Shawn Stevenson: https://link.chtbl.com/896-pod
Chapters
Learn how to improve your breathing to increase CO2 in the body, maintain lung capacity, boost the immune system, and even deal with anxiety and panic attacks.
00:00 - 03:20 (03:20)
Summary
Learn how to improve your breathing to increase CO2 in the body, maintain lung capacity, boost the immune system, and even deal with anxiety and panic attacks. This episode offers science-backed coaching, accountability, and community to help you reflect, plan, and take action on your long-term life visions.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The way our faces grow impacts our teeth and airways; Retro-nathic growth, which causes our faces to develop in a backwards direction, can lead to crooked teeth and smaller airways, leading to breathing problems.
03:20 - 13:04 (09:43)
Summary
The way our faces grow impacts our teeth and airways; Retro-nathic growth, which causes our faces to develop in a backwards direction, can lead to crooked teeth and smaller airways, leading to breathing problems.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Proper breathing techniques, such as breathing through the nose and practicing slow breathing, can increase oxygen circulation and have numerous benefits.
13:04 - 17:17 (04:13)
Summary
Proper breathing techniques, such as breathing through the nose and practicing slow breathing, can increase oxygen circulation and have numerous benefits. The podcast guest shares three major findings that have impacted his daily lifestyle.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Breathing slowly can mimic the effects of altitude training and help get oxygen to your extremities.
17:17 - 25:56 (08:39)
Summary
Breathing slowly can mimic the effects of altitude training and help get oxygen to your extremities. However, it may not always be healthy to slow your breathing down during high-intensity workouts.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Learn about two breathing techniques that can improve sleep, treat sleep apnea and snoring, as well as provide a quick boost or intentional grounding for the day in just five minutes.
25:56 - 30:23 (04:26)
Summary
Learn about two breathing techniques that can improve sleep, treat sleep apnea and snoring, as well as provide a quick boost or intentional grounding for the day in just five minutes.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Breathing through your left nostril can lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, and stimulate the right creative side of your brain.
30:23 - 36:20 (05:57)
Summary
Breathing through your left nostril can lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, and stimulate the right creative side of your brain. Nostrils are covered with erectile tissue that inflames and grows flaccid, affecting the rest of your body and mind.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
There is growing research supporting the idea that proper breathing techniques can aid in curing respiratory problems like asthma.
36:20 - 42:06 (05:45)
Summary
There is growing research supporting the idea that proper breathing techniques can aid in curing respiratory problems like asthma. By breathing in a way that matches your metabolic needs, rather than over breathing, many individuals have seen significant improvements in their respiratory health.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
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.
42:06 - 47:08 (05:02)
Summary
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.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Learning to control and focus on our breathing can help manage anxiety and anger.
47:08 - 51:10 (04:01)
Summary
Learning to control and focus on our breathing can help manage anxiety and anger. Chest breathing can be detrimental to organs if done for extended periods of time.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Breathing through the nose has numerous health benefits such as the release of nitric oxide which promotes healthy breathing and longevity, and practicing breathing techniques like Wim Hof Method and Sudarshan Kriya has shown to be effective for conditions like asthma and anxiety.
51:10 - 1:01:11 (10:01)
Summary
Breathing through the nose has numerous health benefits such as the release of nitric oxide which promotes healthy breathing and longevity, and practicing breathing techniques like Wim Hof Method and Sudarshan Kriya has shown to be effective for conditions like asthma and anxiety.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The practice of breathing through the nose and taking vitamins D and C can make your body inhospitable for viruses to thrive in.
1:01:11 - 1:05:56 (04:44)
Summary
The practice of breathing through the nose and taking vitamins D and C can make your body inhospitable for viruses to thrive in. Consistently breathing through the nose is crucial to allowing the body to adapt to nose-breathing and promote a healthy immune system.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
By enlarging your mouth and throat, you can create more space for your tongue, allowing it to lie naturally on the upper palate.
1:05:56 - 1:10:31 (04:34)
Summary
By enlarging your mouth and throat, you can create more space for your tongue, allowing it to lie naturally on the upper palate. Receiving braces at a later time can sometimes have negative effects on your airway and breathing capabilities.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Learn about oral pharyngeal exercises such as mewing, that can help open up your airways and improve breathing by using proper tongue posture, in this informative podcast episode.
1:10:31 - 1:14:00 (03:29)
Summary
Learn about oral pharyngeal exercises such as mewing, that can help open up your airways and improve breathing by using proper tongue posture, in this informative podcast episode.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Despite the numerous studies and evidence showing that wearing masks doesn't limit oxygen supply, people are still having issues breathing.
1:14:00 - 1:18:26 (04:26)
Summary
Despite the numerous studies and evidence showing that wearing masks doesn't limit oxygen supply, people are still having issues breathing. There hasn't been much research on improving breathing techniques while wearing a mask, but it could potentially involve strengthening the tongue and respiratory muscles.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Research has found that people with larger lungs tend to live longer than those with smaller lungs, even if the larger lungs were obtained through transplant.
1:18:26 - 1:23:34 (05:07)
Summary
Research has found that people with larger lungs tend to live longer than those with smaller lungs, even if the larger lungs were obtained through transplant. This emphasizes the importance of deeper and stronger breathing for overall health.
Episode1060 The Truth About Breathing & Why You’re Doing It Wrong w/James Nestor
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The interviewer wraps up the conversation by acknowledging the importance of the guest's work and offering a weekly text messaging service for inspiration and goal-setting.
1:23:34 - 1:28:09 (04:35)
Summary
The interviewer wraps up the conversation by acknowledging the importance of the guest's work and offering a weekly text messaging service for inspiration and goal-setting.