Does meditation actually work?
Skeptical about this stuff, show me evidence
Last updated: 2026-08-02
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I stopped smoking three months ago and since then became more aware about my breathing and started different breathing techniques. This episode is just what I need to listen right now. Thank you Dr. Huberman. Since I follow your podcast I became more aware and conscious about my health and your knowledge helped me a lot to improve myself and will even more help me in the future. 🙏🏽— @rahela2801, on youtube
Learning the Box breathing technique in Yoga changed my breathing life! I have been consciously breathing since, and I love the power that choosing to breathe brings into my life!— @time_g_space, on youtube
I am a manual physical therapist who treats patients with chronic pain…. I know how important breathing is for each patient….but you have helped me really understand the mechanical and chemical aspect of breathing. You are so capable of explaining science in a way that all of us can understand…. I thank you for that!— @RobinLevine-wr9ne, on youtube
Oh I'm excited for this one. I've been using deep breathing for parasympathetic arousal to deal with stress for a while now and it has been of tremendous help in becoming a happier and healthier person, all thanks to you Dr. Huberman :)— @yubia5216, on youtube
- How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance
- Why We Sleep — Matthew Walker (Full Audiobook)
- Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art — James Nestor (Audiobook)
- Full Catastrophe Living (Revised) — Jon Kabat-Zinn (Audiobook)
- Solfeggio 528 Hz Music for Healing & Deep Sleep
- What is Skeptic?
- Skeptical about this stuff, show me evidence
- What types of resources does nspire.you offer for Skeptic?
- We've indexed resources across article_education, books_courses, meditation, therapy_technique — all ranked by real outcomes from people who tried them for Skeptic.
- What is the most effective approach for Skeptic?
- The highest-confidence resource for Skeptic on nspire.you is "How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance" — a article_education practice. As people log outcomes after trying it, you'll see how many found it helpful.
- How many people have found relief from Skeptic on nspire.you?
- We're building our evidence base for Skeptic. As more users log outcomes after trying these resources, the data will appear here.
- Is this medical advice?
- No. nspire.you surfaces self-guided wellbeing resources ranked by real user outcomes. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. If you're in crisis, please contact a helpline or medical professional immediately.
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