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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