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BONUS: Breathe

Jan 24, 2021

Tanya Streeter, a former world champion freediver, shares her mastery of breath control and the mental challenges of diving. Andy Puddicombe, a mindfulness expert and co-founder of Headspace, discusses how breath centers our thoughts in meditation. Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner highlights the harsh impacts of air pollution on health and social equity. Caro Verbeek, a scent historian, dives into the powerful connection between smell and memory, illustrating how history is woven through our olfactory experiences.

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Intro

2min

Breath and Boundaries in Freediving

15min

The Vital Connection Between Breathing and Environmental Health

2min

Breathing in Crisis: The Fight for Clear Air

9min

Breathing Through Time: Dinosaurs and Their Lungs

10min

Exploring the Essence of Breath and Smell

2min

Scenting History: The Aroma of War

15min

Reflections on Mindfulness and Healthy Choices

2min

Breathing is essential to life. And lately, the safety of the air we inhale, or the need to pause and take a deep breath, is on our minds a lot. In this episode of NPR's TED Radio Hour, we explore the power of breath.

Guests include former world champion freediver Tanya Streeter, journalist Beth Gardiner, activist Yvette Arellano, paleontologist Emma Schachner, scent historian Caro Verbeek and mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe.

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