Untangle The Power of Breath to Energize, Calm, Shift Your Mood and More. With James Nestor
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Apr 7, 2026 
Join Ariel as she chats with James Nestor, author and science journalist known for his book on breath, as he delves into the fascinating science of breathing. Discover how breath can energize or calm you, and learn a simple hack to reduce snoring. Nestor explains the surprising link between lung capacity and longevity, and shares techniques to enhance lung volume. He highlights the benefits of nasal breathing during exercise and introduces transformative practices like holotropic breathwork. Tune in for insights that could change your breath—and your life!
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Nighttime Mouth Taping Hack
- Try a tiny piece of micropore surgical tape over the center of your lips at night to train nasal breathing.
- The tape is easily removable and can reduce snoring, sleep apnea, and improve sleep oxygenation.
Breath As A Lever For Physiological Coherence
- Breathing patterns act like a lever to push the body toward activation or relaxation.
- Rhythms like ~5.5s inhale/5.5s exhale synchronize systems and produce physiological coherence.
Use Extended Exhales To Calm
- Use an extended exhale pattern (e.g., inhale 4s, exhale 6s) to increase heart-rate variability and relaxation.
- Short guided breathing sessions measurably smooth heart and nervous system signals.
