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, and concentration, breathing optimally was not one of those things you were ta ... Show More
Jun 29
How to Keep Your Brain Sharp, Strong, and Growing at Any Age
Most people think learning ends when school does.But what if lifelong learning could be the key to protecting your memory, sharpening your focus, and supporting long-term brain health?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I break down why learning just 10 minutes a day can h ... Show More
12m 32s
Jun 22
How to Handle Conflict, Communicate Clearly, and Stay Confident Under Pressure
Most people think confidence in a difficult conversation means speaking louder, pushing harder, or always knowing exactly what to say.But what if real confidence is staying calm, connected, and clear when the conversation gets uncomfortable?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podca ... Show More
45m 37s
Jun 15
The Simple Habit That Can Boost Your Focus, Energy, and Productivity
Most people think feeling mentally exhausted means they need more sleep, more motivation, or more willpower. But what if the real issue is that your brain is wasting too much energy on chaos, uncertainty, and constant decision-making?In this episode of the Kwik Brain podcast, I b ... Show More
13m 21s
Apr 2021
James Nestor on The Science of Breathing
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 Nest ... Show More
56m 16s
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
Feb 2023
How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
In this episode, I explain the biology of breathing (respiration), how it delivers oxygen and carbon dioxide to the cells and tissues of the body and how is best to breathe—nose versus mouth, fast versus slow, deliberately versus reflexively, etc., depending on your health and pe ... Show More
2h 14m
