In this episode, Melissa sits down with Bryan Mirabella, a lifelong athlete who has spent decades healing from childhood trauma after two severe head injuries. These experiences led him to discover the profound impact of breathwork in processing trauma and achieving wellness. Bryan shares how conscious nasal breathing can help us dissipate shock, live in harmony, and cultivate peace in our daily lives. Melissa, who has worked with Bryan to enhance her own breathwork practice, discusses the importance of silent, low, gentle, and deep breathing—a method Bryan guides listeners through in this episode. A huge advocate for low-impact movements, Bryan emphasizes keeping the body close to homeostasis, avoiding unnecessary stress. They also touch on how common issues like congestion are directly linked to diet. Bryan, who follows a fruitarian diet and consumes 98% raw fruit, explains how this lifestyle has transformed his well-being, emphasizing the power of fruit enzymes for optimal performance. He also draws insights from traditional Chinese medicine, stressing that the body should never be overworked, whether through extreme wellness practices, overly intense workouts, or improper breathing.
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Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, founder of MWH and host of the Move With Heart Podcast, is a meditation teacher, certified yoga and pilates instructor, certified health coach, and beloved by the diverse community she’s cultivated through her unique approach to fitness and mindfulness over the years. MWH is a health, wellness & lifestyle platform on a mission to create a more mindful way of life, accessible and attainable for all. Melissa and MWH have been featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan, GMA, The Today Show, Forbes, Fortune and more. MWH was also the subject of a 2021 Harvard Business School case study. The most important part of this practice is that it’s not just about building the body you desire, it’s about building a better, stronger relationship with yourself. The foundation of this practice has always been about using what you have available to you, whenever, wherever you are. So, wherever you are on your journey, we have something for everybody. The MWH platform has a growing library of 750+ workouts in a variety of styles (pilates, yoga, meditation, pre & postnatal, and more!). Plus, with unlimited access to recipes & video tutorials, plus coveted lifestyle & nutrition tips, this is the destination to better every single aspect of your life.
