Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Jesse Coomer is a Human Performance Specialist, Breathworker, and renowned speaker. He trains athletes, CEOs, first responders, military, and everyday people seeking to optimize their performance, reduce their anxiety levels, and live a healthier life through his protocols and techniques. He is also the author of his latest book “The Language of Breath” which releases on Oct 31st
In this episode, Jesse and I discuss what it means to develop a well-functioning relationship with your body through breath. We explore the balance between our conscious and unconscious self, myths about breathwork, and how to better handle stressors in our lives. We also discuss various philosophical concepts that relate to a mind-body dualistic perspective.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - What Is The Language of Breath?
3:31 - Why Breath Is NOT A Quick Fix Or Hack
6:52 - Exploring The Unconscious
9:30 - Developing a Relationship With Ourselves
11:27 - Breathwork Is A Tool, Not The Solution
13:53 - Relationship Between Our Body & Mind
17:37 - Improving Self-Awareness Through Breath
22:36 - Can We Override Our Unconscious Impulses?
25:45 - Processing Stressors Better
28:48 - What It Means To Feel Your Feelings
34:20 - Descartes, Mind-Body Paradigm, Dualism
42:20 - Limits Of Language
47:20 - Learning Your Own Body
49:55 - Where To Start With Breath
54:39 - Practical Use Of Philosophy
59:16 - Our Crisis Of Freedom
1:05:53 - What We Can & Can't Control
1:09:00 - Benefits of Nasal Breathing
1:15:22 - Nasal Breathing During Exercise
1:19:56 - How To Measure Our Progress With Breath
1:21:12 - Breathwork & Cold Exposure
1:22:44 - Instilling Proper Breathing For Kids
For More:
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Follow Jesse on Instagram: instagram.com/jessecoomerbreath
Learn More About Jesse: jessecoomer.com
Order The Language of Breath: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730765/the-language-of-breath-by-jesse-coomer
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Jesse Coomer is a Human Performance Specialist, Breathworker, and renowned speaker. He trains athletes, CEOs, first responders, military, and everyday people seeking to optimize their performance, reduce their anxiety levels, and live a healthier life through his protocols and techniques. He is also the author of his latest book “The Language of Breath” which releases on Oct 31st
In this episode, Jesse and I discuss what it means to develop a well-functioning relationship with your body through breath. We explore the balance between our conscious and unconscious self, myths about breathwork, and how to better handle stressors in our lives. We also discuss various philosophical concepts that relate to a mind-body dualistic perspective.
TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
1:29 - What Is The Language of Breath?
3:31 - Why Breath Is NOT A Quick Fix Or Hack
6:52 - Exploring The Unconscious
9:30 - Developing a Relationship With Ourselves
11:27 - Breathwork Is A Tool, Not The Solution
13:53 - Relationship Between Our Body & Mind
17:37 - Improving Self-Awareness Through Breath
22:36 - Can We Override Our Unconscious Impulses?
25:45 - Processing Stressors Better
28:48 - What It Means To Feel Your Feelings
34:20 - Descartes, Mind-Body Paradigm, Dualism
42:20 - Limits Of Language
47:20 - Learning Your Own Body
49:55 - Where To Start With Breath
54:39 - Practical Use Of Philosophy
59:16 - Our Crisis Of Freedom
1:05:53 - What We Can & Can't Control
1:09:00 - Benefits of Nasal Breathing
1:15:22 - Nasal Breathing During Exercise
1:19:56 - How To Measure Our Progress With Breath
1:21:12 - Breathwork & Cold Exposure
1:22:44 - Instilling Proper Breathing For Kids
For More:
Follow Brock on Instagram: instagram.com/brockcovington
Follow Brock on YouTube: @BrockCovington
Follow Jesse on Instagram: instagram.com/jessecoomerbreath
Learn More About Jesse: jessecoomer.com
Order The Language of Breath: penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730765/the-language-of-breath-by-jesse-coomer
Support The Podcast:
switchback Electrolytes: bit.ly/3ON7KDN
Ten Thousand: bit.ly/Ten-Thousand | Code: COVINGTON
Flux Footwear: flux.rfrl.co/xw7mr | Code: Brock
