The Joe Rogan Experience #1506 - James Nestor (Breathing)

James Nestor talks about the importance of proper breathing & how it can improve our health. They also discuss freediving & the science of breath-holding.
The Joe Rogan Experience #1506 - James Nestor (Breathing)

Table of contents

🚀 The Podcast in 3 Sentences

  1. Joe Rogan and James Nestor discuss James' book "Breath".
  2. The discussion covers the history, science, benefits, techniques, and self-experimentation of breathing. They also talk extensively about bone structures in the face and orthodontic methods to change breathing.
  3. This podcast is a great complement to James Nestor's book, as he is a scientific journalist who makes a lot of disclaimers and references when discussing science, which makes him seem credible.

How I Discovered It

After reading James Nestor's book "Breath", I searched for podcasts featuring him and found that he had been a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Who Should Listen To It?

If you are interested in learning more about breathing but don't want to read a book, this podcast is an enjoyable and informative alternative.

☘️ How the Podcast Changed Me

💡 How reading the book changed my life, behavior, thoughts, or ideas.

  • The podcast didn't change much for me, but the book had a significant impact.

✍️ My Top Quote

  • "Everybody wants to be Swami Rama but nobody wants to sit in a cave for 30 years."