This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #641 - Breathing Expert James Nestor
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Feb 20, 2026 
James Nestor, best-selling author and breathwork researcher, explains why breathing shapes health, sleep and facial development. He connects mouth breathing to dental and airway problems. He demos simple nasal and pranayama techniques, discusses breathwork’s intense emotional effects, and links childhood breathing to ADHD-like symptoms.
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Industrial Diets Shrank Our Jaws Quickly
- The modern rise in crooked teeth and small jaws happened within a single generation after industrialized diets and less chewing.
- Nestor highlights archaeological skulls showing straight teeth before modern food changes.
Controlled Hyperventilation For Nervous-System Reset
- Use intense cyclical inhalations with holds (under supervision) to purposely elevate then release stress.
- That controlled on/off stress trains your nervous system to switch off chronic low-grade activation.
Theo's Emotional Release From Breathwork
- Theo describes a 30-minute breathwork session that produced an emotional release comparable to psychedelics.
- He felt tears and a profound sediment-like release inside him afterward.
