James Nestor is an author and journalist who has written for Outside Magazine, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, The New York Times, and many more. Eric and James discuss his NY Times bestseller book, “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art”
In this episode, Eric and James Nestor discuss the science of breathing, the importance of nasal breathing as oppose ... Show More
Aug 14
How Connection Helps Us Heal What We Can’t Heal Alone | Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
In this episode, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford explains how connection helps us heal what we can’t heal alone, from the power of sharing our stories to the support we find in friendships, groups, and community. She discusses how healing allows painful experiences to become part of our ... Show More
58m 31s
Aug 11
The Science of Using Imagination to Change How You Think and Feel | Cassandra Vieten
In this episode, Cassandra Vieten explores the science of using imagination to change how you think and feel. She explains that imagination isn’t something reserved for creativity or daydreaming; we’re using it constantly to anticipate the future, interpret the present, and tell ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 7
How to Build a Meaningful Career in an Uncertain World | Benjamin Todd
In this episode, Benjamin Todd explores how to build a meaningful career in an uncertain world. He and Eric discuss why the old advice to “follow your passion” can lead us astray, how AI is changing the skills that may matter most, and what actually makes work fulfilling. Benjami ... Show More
58m 14s
Apr 2023
The Power of Your Breath with James Nestor
<p>James Nestor is a journalist and an author. Today we discuss the power of your breath.</p>
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<p>James has written for Scientific American, Outside Magazine, The New York Times, The Atlantic, National Public Radio, Surfer’s Journal, The San Francisco Chronicle, and se ... Show More
53m 31s
May 2023
How Nasal Breathing Can Transform Your Life with James Nestor
<p>On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes is joined by author James Nestor. James is an international bestselling author and journalist known for his book <em>Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art. Breath</em> has sold over 2 ... Show More
55m 55s
May 2020
James Nestor | The Power of Water and Breath
<p>James Nestor has written for Outside, Scientific American, The Atlantic, Dwell, The New York Times, and more. His book <em>Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves</em> was a finalist for the 2015 PEN/ESPN Award For Literary Sports Writin ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2022
How Breathing Can Change Your Life | James Nestor [Best Of]
<p>We all breathe. It just happens. But, what if the way you breathe made a massive difference in everything from your risk for debilitating illness to your depth and quality of sleep, energy, creativity, and performance? Turns out, it does. Breathing is maybe the single most eff ... Show More
1h 4m
May 2021
How to Breathe for Optimal Brain Performance with James Nestor
What are the best ways to breathe for optimal brain performance? Breathing affects everything in your life, from our focus, concentration, mental energy, vitality, immune system, and so much more. Yet, you may not be doing it the right way. Like many things, such as memory, focus ... Show More
23m 37s
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>You may be breathing wrong. Here's how to fix it. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>At times, self-improvement can seem like a never-ending hal ... Show More
