"Breathfluencers" claim breathwork can cure depression and improve brain function. Psychiatrists Professor David Spiegel and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg discuss the benefits of breathwork for stress reduction, depression, and PTSD. They explain how breathing works, the negative effects of mouth breathing on memory, and the benefits of nose breathing. The podcast explores the scientific understanding of breathwork and its potential impact on well-being and anxiety levels. It also explores the connection between smells and memory and the surprising effectiveness of cyclic breathing techniques.

Legal expert Dante Cook and commentator P discuss Julian Assange's plea deal, while George Mekhail talks about parenting in his new book. Topics include self-improvement, different parenting strategies, authoritative vs authoritarian parenting, Bitcoin, and leadership.

Pella Thiel, an advocate for international Ecocide law and environmental justice, discusses groundbreaking ideas that aim to redefine how we view environmental destruction. She explains how ecocide law could align with the severity of genocide, catalyzing a moral shift in global values. Pella delves into the potential of this law to enhance ecological accountability and explores the rights of nature. Additionally, she proposes the creation of an environmental embassy to advocate for the Baltic Sea, emphasizing community action and innovative governance to protect vital ecosystems.