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Modern WisdomJul 26, 2021

#350 - James Nestor - Change Your Breath, Change Your Life

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Guest: James Nestor

Notable books mentioned: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, The Pisces Three by Stephen McGinty, Matthew Walker

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Matthew Walker

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Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams
Matthew Walker

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Stephen McGinty

The host discusses the importance of breathing techniques and how they relate to health, using the story from 'The Pisces Three' as a compelling ex…

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#350 - James Nestor - Change Your Breath, Change Your Life mentions Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, The Pisces Three by Stephen McGinty, and Matthew Walker with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Why We SleepWhy We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and DreamsThe Pisces ThreeMatthew Walker
Guest: James Nestor
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James Nestor is a journalist and an author. We get more energy from our breath than we do from food or hydration or sleep. And yet most people have never considered assessing how properly they breathe. Thankfully James has spent years speaking to the world's leading researchers, breathwork teachers, monks and free divers to find out exactly what we need to know. Expect to learn why computer use is affecting your breath, how poor breathing can cause diabetes, why snoring is a dangerous habit, James' tips for optimising your daily breathing, the best strategies to use for athletic performance, how to improve your breathing while you sleep and much more...
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Why We Sleep cover
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
Best for Individuals interested in health and wellnessOften cited around breathing and sleeping

“The discussion highlights how Matthew Walker's book 'Why We Sleep' addresses the importance of sleep, which is often taken for granted, similar to breathing.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in health and wellness
Key quote: “But then you look at populations across populations of people who are sleeping, people who are breathing dysfunctionally, and there is an epidemic going on on both of those fronts.”
The host discusses the interconnectedness of breathing and sleeping, highlighting how both are often taken for granted despite their critical importance to health. They reference Matthew Walker's book to emphasize the surprising lack of awareness about the science of sleep and its implications for overall well-being.
ASIN: 1501144324
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Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams cover
Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams
Matthew Walker
Best for Individuals interested in health and wellnessOften cited around breathing and sleeping

“The excerpt discusses how people in the Mediterranean have better health outcomes compared to those who adopt a typical US or UK lifestyle, referencing Matthew Walker's book.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in health and wellness
Key quote: “But as Matthew Walker made very clear, is sleeping pills will put you unconscious, but they won't put you to sleep.”
The host mentions Matthew Walker's book to highlight the surprising lack of awareness about fundamental health practices like breathing and sleeping. They draw parallels between the two, emphasizing that both are often overlooked despite their critical importance to well-being.
ASIN: 1501144324
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The Pisces Three
Stephen McGinty
Best for Individuals interested in health, breathing techniques, and survival stories.Often cited around breathing techniques and health

“Stephen McGinty has written a book about the Pisces three submarine rescue, which is the deepest ever submarine rescue that happened in about 1970.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in health, breathing techniques, and survival stories.
Key quote: “They were purposefully alternating between breathing through their nose when they needed to make a decision and breathing through their mouth when they needed to conserve oxygen.”
The host discusses the importance of breathing techniques and how they relate to health, using the story from 'The Pisces Three' as a compelling example. The book details a remarkable submarine rescue where the trapped divers had to carefully manage their breathing to survive, illustrating the critical role of breath in decision-making and survival.
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Matthew Walker
Best for Individuals interested in improving their health through basic habits.Often cited around breathing and sleeping

“Matthew Walker can tell you all about this. If sleep is the time when you're stressing yourself out, when you've been stressed all day, your body is the time to rebalance the body.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in improving their health through basic habits.
Key quote: “As Matthew Walker made very clear, is sleeping pills will put you unconscious, but they won't put you to sleep.”
The host discusses the importance of breathing and sleeping, referencing Matthew Walker's book to highlight how these fundamental aspects of health are often overlooked. They emphasize that despite being essential to life, many people remain unaware of the dysfunctions related to breathing and sleeping.
ASIN: B0G2TMKJ6Q
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James Ness
Best for Fitness enthusiasts and athletesOften cited around breathing techniques for exercise

“Dr. Justin Marchegiani mentions listening to the book by James Ness while jogging, indicating a personal experience with the content.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Fitness enthusiasts and athletes
Key quote: “So I'm listening to the book earlier on today and I'm going for a jog and I'm like, right, James Ness is listening.”
The host mentions 'James Ness' while discussing the importance of nasal breathing during workouts. This reference highlights how the book influenced the host's approach to managing discomfort while jogging.
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The Pleasures of Pain
Paul
Best for Individuals interested in mindfulness and mental clarityOften cited around state of focus and presence

“I think he's got a new book coming out to do with the pleasures of pain.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in mindfulness and mental clarity
Key quote: “I think he's got a new book coming out to do with the pleasures of pain.”
The host mentions 'The Pleasures of Pain' to highlight how certain intense experiences can lead to a state of focus and presence, which is often sought after in modern life. This discussion connects the book's themes to various activities that help individuals achieve mental clarity and escape distractions.
ASIN: B0D49RSL88
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Breath
James Nestor
Best for Individuals interested in health and wellnessOften cited around importance of breathing

“The paperback edition of Breath is now available everyone can go and get that from amazon if they want to check out more of the things that you do.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in health and wellness
Key quote: “I'm very grateful for the attention, and I'm very grateful that people have discovered breathing as a way to help improve their health.”
The host discusses the significance of breathing and its impact on health, referencing James Nestor's book 'Breath' as a pivotal resource. They highlight how ancient insights on breathing have been overlooked in modern society, emphasizing the need for greater awareness.
ASIN: B082FPZC4H
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