Episode · This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · 2026-02-20
Books mentioned on #641 - Breathing Expert James Nestor
James Nestor is a best-selling author and science journalist known for his focus on breathing and breathwork. The new edition of his book “Breath: the New Science of a Lost Art” is available now.
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“I thought that there would you know, I was so idiotic when this first when this book first came out. I was talking at medical schools.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Own book Breath
“He just published a new edition of his book breath, the new science of a lost art.”
Own book Breath
“I didn't discover it. I spent 5 years researching writing the book. I didn't discover. I thought I had covered everything. So, I was able to revise the hard cover for for the paperback, which is which is out, and I include this version.”