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Ep 76: What Heart-Led Living Means To Live A Calmer, More Fulfilled Life with Kimberly Snyder, NY Times Best-Selling Author and Wellness Expert
In this enlightening episode, Melissa reconnects with a longtime friend and fellow wellness advocate, Kimberly Snyder, who has been a pioneer in the space for many years. They discuss the powerful practice of heart coherence, which brings calmness and helps reduce erratic emotions. Kimberly’s journey to this line of work is inspiring, having studied pre-med and working in hospitals, only to realize after traveling the world that her true calling was in the wellness space. She also shares pivotal and life-changing moments including her experience with suddenly losing her mom to cancer and how she met her husband and got married within months, emphasizing how the heart can shift the perceptions of the mind and reshape your perspective on life. Melissa and her discuss what being plant-focused means to them and share health tips that we can all incorporate into our daily routines. This episode is a beautiful blend of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and heartfelt connections, showcasing the importance of holistic wellness in every aspect of life.
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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.
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