<p>We breathe over 20,000 times a day. Those breaths do far more than just keep us alive. They shape your sleep, your focus, your energy, even your blood pressure and long-term risk of disease.</p><p>That’s over 20,000 opportunities to support your health, every single day.</p><p>The challenge is that modern life makes it harder to breathe well. We sit hunched over laptops, we’re constantly switched on, we chew softer foods, and many of us mouth-breathe, especially at night.&nbsp;</p><p>My guest today is on a mission to improve our health through our breath.</p><p>James Nestor is an award-winning science journalist and author of the bestseller <a href="https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath-book" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Breath”</a>. He’s travelled the world to understand how our breathing has changed, and most importantly, what simple, practical steps we can take to improve it.</p><p>This episode genuinely shifted things for my team and me. I hope it inspires you to make a few small changes too. And if you know a committed mouth breather, send it their way.</p><p><strong>We cover:</strong></p><ul><li>The risks of mouth breathing and James’ 10-day experiment</li><li>Why nasal breathing makes such a difference</li><li>Tips for a blocked nose or deviated septum</li><li>How to train your diaphragm for easier breathing</li><li>Why softer modern diets can affect your airways</li><li>Whether “mewing” is worth trying</li><li>Easy breathing habits you can start today</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>🎬 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_yt" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Watch the podcast on YouTube here</a></p><p><strong>📱</strong> <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download The Doctor’s Kitchen app</a></p><p>🌐 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_web" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View full show notes, including guest details, on our website</a></p><br><p>☕️ <a href="https://exhalecoffee.com/pages/rupy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Try Exhale Coffee here</a></p><p>🥗 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_mplan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the newsletter and receive a 7 day meal plan</a></p><p>📷 <a href="https://tdk.link/pod_sn_ig" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>