Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2025-09-30

Books mentioned on #829: James Nestor — Breathing Protocols to Reboot Your Health, Fix Your Sleep, and Boost Performance

2 books · With James Nestor · Listen · Watch on YouTube

James Nestor is a science journalist and the author of the international bestseller Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, with more than three million copies sold in 44 languages. This episode is brought to you by: Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Breath

   James Nestor · at 1:00 · mentioned 3 times

   Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor is an eye-opening exploration of the mechanics and evolutionary history of human respiration, demonstrating how modern breathing habits damage health and how conscious breathwork can transform physical and mental well-being.

   Discussed

   “I remember when Breath, the new science of a lost art, first came out, and I don't know if I've ever had maybe Deep Survival would be another one, I believe.”

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2. The Body Electric

   The Body Electric

   Robert O. Becker; Gary Sheldon · at 47:34

   The Body Electric by Robert O.

   Recommended

   “I would say read the body electric by Robert O. Becker, doctor who basically paved the way for Michael Leaven at TUS.”

   James Nestor #829: James Nestor — Breathing Protocols to Reboot Your Health, Fix Yo… 2025-09-30 Listen at 47:34

   Where to get it

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