By changing the way in which you breathe, you can actually change how your mind is processing thoughts and feelings and emotions.

How we breathe absolutely affects us. It even affects the density of our bones. It affects us down to the atomic level, subatomic level with electrons.

So to think that how we breathe does not matter is not based in any real science.

Hi, my name is Rongan Chasji. Welcome to Feel Better Live More.

Hey guys, how you doing? This is another of my special Sunday We Release episodes that I've been putting out every Sunday over the past few weeks.

Now this has been a great way to showcase what my podcast is about for new listeners, but also a great way to remind my old listeners of some of the classic episodes from the archive.

Now this week's We Release is a conversation that is about one of my very favorite topics and that is breathing.

How we breathe has a huge impact on our bodies and our minds. Yet it's something that many of us don't really think about.

My guest is James Nester, the author of the brilliant book Breath, which explores the research behind this ancient lost art.

Now during this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the negative effects of mouth breathing and the incredible benefits of breathing through our nose.

We discuss the importance of masticating and how diet affects the skeletal development of our mouths.

James reveals how learning to chew more, chewing on one side of his mouth and using mouth tape at night, has changed the structure of his own mouth.

We also discuss the long list of conditions breathing may improve such as obesity, anxiety, depression, poor digestion, cold extremities, sleep apnea and panic attacks.

And we also discuss how athletes can benefit.

Whether you already practice breath work, whether you're curious or you're someone who is yet to be convinced, James has a no nonsense rigorous approach we can all take something from.

I hope you enjoy listening.

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