#193 The Way You Breathe Could be Wreaking Havoc on Your Health | James Nestor on Impact Theory
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10/20/20
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On this episode of Impact Theory, journalist and author of “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” James Nestor joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss why you need to immediately reevaluate your entire approach to breathing. They discuss how the way that you are breathing may be detrimental to your entire life, the power of breathing less, the incredible feats of free divers, the power of breathing through your nose, the health benefits of proper breathing, and how chewing positively transforms your face and airways.
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SHOW NOTES:
Discovery | James reveals the most surprising thing he’s discovered about breathing. [0:19]
Causes | James discusses the root cause of modern breathing problems. [1:49]
Science | James discusses the no-bullshit approach he’s taken to his research. [5:11]
Free Diving | James shares the extraordinary breathing feats of free divers. [7:13]
Western Mind | James discusses the bifurcation with the western and eastern mindset. [14:49]
Breathe Less | James reveals the importance of holding your breath and being flexible. [18:53]
Nose Breathing | James discusses the benefits of breathing through the nose. [21:00]
Plugged Nose | James shares a story of plugging his nose and the damage caused. [27:09]
Resurgence | James reveals why the science of breathing is becoming widely accepted. [31:30]
Tummo Breathing | James shares the power of heating yourself up through breathing. [35:23]
Mysteries | James discusses the discoveries still left to be made with breathing science. [41:13]
Slow Breathing | James shares powerful breathings tips for increasing circulation. [45:26]
Everyday Breathing | James discusses best breathing practices for everyday health. [48:28]
Chewing | James discusses the importance of chewing and it’s incredible benefits. [51:11]
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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, professor and author of ‘The Parasitic Mind,’ Dr. Gad Saad, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such important matters and more as they explore how ideas can act as parasites to the mind and what you should be mindful of in this age of identity politics. They discuss the dangers of post-modernism, the changing culture in the western world, the void of common sense, nature versus nurture, why people latch onto ideas that separate them from true reality, how America is closer to a civil war than one might think, and how identity politics is a slippery slope that leads to dangerous consequences. Purchase Gad’s book, “The Parasitic Mind”: https://www.amazon.com/Parasitic-Mind-Infectious-Killing-Common/dp/162157959X
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SHOW NOTES:
Nature vs Nurture | Gad discusses the moving forces that define who we are. [0:15]
Hierarchy of Needs | Gad discusses the universal drivers all humans share. [3:58]
Idea Pathogens | Gad reveals the dangers of idea pathogens to humans. [13:04]
Reality | Gad discusses why people latch onto ideas that separate them from reality. [17:30]
Prestige | Gad discusses the difference prestige has for a man and a woman. [24:28]
Biological | Gad discusses why humans are ego-defensive and escape reality. [27:06]
Self-Delusion | Gad discusses how self-delusion has healthy-practical benefits. [33:23]
Self-Deception | Gad discusses why we’re so good at bullshitting ourselves. [40:09]
Costly Signaling | Gad discusses why sexual signals must ultimately be costly. [48:57]
Threats | Gad shares a story of receiving death threats and dealing with anxiety. [01:01:03]
Civil War | Gad discusses the inevitable civil war in the western world. [01:08:12]
Gender Pronouns | Gad shares his story as a challenger of gender-pronoun policing. [01:17:57]
The Left | Gad reveals the reality of why it appears he only criticizes the political left. [01:24:06]
Ethics | Gad shares differences between deontological and consequentialist ethics. [01:35:57]
Humility | Gad and Tom discuss humility and the mindset needed to see one’s self. [01:40:08]
Self-Help | Tom shares his journey to identifying ‘self-help’ as his purpose. [01:46:25]
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On this episode of Health Theory, nutritional psychiatrist and author Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the connection between your diet and your mental behaviors. They discuss ways to lower anxiety through diet, the affect sweeteners have on your brain, what key foods to avoid, the ketogenic diet, what steps you can take for proper brain health, the dangerous and hidden ingredients in fast food, how to build a healthy proper salad, and what supplements everyone can benefit from taking.
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SHOW NOTES:
Mind & Body | Dr. Naidoo shares her journey to focusing on nutritional psychiatry. [0:46]
Anxiety | Dr. Naidoo discusses the connection between your diet and your mental health. [2:41]
Sweeteners | Dr. Naidoo shares the affect of sweeteners on your mental health. [5:55]
Foods to Avoid | Dr. Naidoo reveals the foods to avoid for better mood and mental health. [9:09]
Panic | Dr. Naidoo discusses the connection between anxiety and being hypoglycemic.[12:16]
Brain Health | Dr. Naidoo discusses the ‘brain diet’ and the best foods for our brain. [15:06]
Alcohol | Dr. Naidoo discusses a healthy approach to consuming alcohol. [17:48] Sodium |
Dr. Naidoo shares her take on sodium and its affect on our health. [20:34]
Fast Food | Dr. Naidoo reveals the hidden, yet dangerous, ingredients in fast food. [26:12]
Meat | Dr. Naidoo shares the best practices for having animal protein in your diet. [30:23]
Mediterranean | Dr. Naidoo breaks down the mediterranean diet and its benefits. [32:09]
Magnesium | Dr. Naidoo discusses the importance of magnesium in our diet. [36:15]
Salads | Dr. Naidoo reveals the dos and don’ts of building a healthy salad. [37:15] S
upplements | Dr. Naidoo discusses the supplements most people can benefit from. [41:33]
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