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Episode 72: The Power of One Conscious Breath: A Conversation with Michael Wood

January 08, 2025 • Keri Wilt

Have you ever stopped to notice your breath? I mean really notice it?

In this episode of The Well-Tended Life, I sit down with author Michael Wood, a breath worker, teacher of presence, and spiritual companion who shares the incredible wisdom hidden in something we do every single day: breathing.

Michael reveals how shifting from reaction to response, tuning into the power of a single breath, and truly being present can transform our lives. He even shares how working with nonverbal autistic children deepened his understanding of connection, presence, and the electromagnetic energy of the heart.

Here are just a few heart taps from this episode:

Wisdom isn’t just in our head, it’s in our hearts and bodies, too. Are you listening?
We’re often tuned into others breath, but are we paying attention to our own
Conscious breathing doesn’t have to be complicated, but it can change everything.
The energy of our heart is 5,000 times more powerful than our head. So, what if we led with that instead?
A calm, conscious breath can shift a situation, offering peace, support, and connection.

Take a deep breath in and hit play. This conversation might just change the way you move through the world.

BUY HIS BOOK “ONE CONSCIOUS BREATH” HERE: https://a.co/d/1dGTMgo

Follow Him on Instagram HERE: @justoneconciousbreath

Learn More About Him HERE: pilgrimbreath.org

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