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

Tim Ferriss & James Nestor: books mentioned on The Tim Ferriss Show #829

#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.

Tim Ferriss discussed Breath by James Nestor. James Nestor recommended The Body Electric by Robert O. Becker and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Breath

   James Nestor · at 1:00 · mentioned 3 times

   Breath by James Nestor is an eye-opening exploration of how modern humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly and how altering breathing habits can radically transform physical health, mental states, and overall 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. Becker and Gary Sheldon is a seminal work exploring bioelectricity and pioneering concepts in biological regeneration and healing.

   Recommended

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

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