Episode · The Tim Ferriss Show · 2026-01-28
Books mentioned on #851: Dr. Tommy Wood — How to Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia
Dr. Tommy Wood (@DrRagnar) is an associate professor of pediatrics and neuroscience at the University of Washington, where his research focuses on brain health across the lifespan.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Breath
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“Although I think it was James Nester who wrote the book breath. Yeah. who was giving me just some horrifying quantified self data related to looking at like CO2 concentration in various hotels and airplanes and so I don't think he'll stay in a hotel that has sealed windows.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book The Stimulated Mind
“He is the author of the forthcoming book The Stimulated Mind.”
Own book The Stimulated Mind
“I want to know why you decided to do something very difficult which is write a book the stimulated mind. What was the driver behind this and who is the book for?”