175. Melissa Wood: The Meditation Practice & Daily Ritual That Saved Her Life
Why do the most successful people swear by meditation, and how can you start if your mind never stops racing? Melissa Wood-Tepperberg reveals how she went from taking Adderall and living in constant anxiety to becoming one of the most trusted voices in wellness. We explore the science behind meditation's transformative power while Melissa demonstrates her exact morning practice that grounds her daily. Learn why perfectionism is a trauma response, how to catch anxiety spirals before they consume you, and why five minutes of intentional breathing can change your entire day's trajectory.
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Timestamps:
00:54 Melissa Wood’s Journey
12:33 Coping with Anxiety
15:51 Melissa’s Tipping Point and Overcoming It
26:06 Impact of Meditation
27:07 Melissa’s Journey in Meditation
32:50 How to Meditate
46:59 Meditation and Wellness Practices
52:41 Melissa’s Morning Routine
54:57 Meditative Exercise with Melissa
1:02:19 Going Back to the Basics
1:06:44 How and Where to Start
1:10:47 Connect with Melissa
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