Experimenting with Mouth Taping for Better Sleep

Today’s episode is about the science of breathing—from the evolution of our sinuses and palate, to the downsides of mouth breathing and the upsides of nasal breathing, to specific breath techniques that you can use to reduce stress and fall asleep fast. Our guest is James Nestor, the author of the bestselling book 'Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art.'

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Host: Derek Thompson

Guest: James Nestor

Producer: Devon Baroldi

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