I consider deep breathing one of the best kept secrets of successful nourishment and is one of the few tools that involves mind, body, and spirit. While it may not seem related to food or nourishment, in general, increasing lung function through deep breathing starts and maintains changes, both big and small, throughout your body.

It is a good time to stop and assess what has happened with my personal goals, not just the ones related to health. What is working? What went out the window in the twinkling of an eye in January? What course adjustments would Ilike to make over the summer? Are there special events that will make change hard?

Reflect for a moment on who in your community or circle of friends allows you to show up with no filters? This is a story of when a dear friend showed up as my Witness.

As we continued the conversation, I finally took a deep breath and stopped talking, then I stopped thinking…and finally, finally landed in my heart. And there, where I least expected it, was the answer. “She deserved better.”

As I listened to his story, I realized it offered the perfect tale of mind-body-spirit coming together for the healing and management of a chronic disease. I invited Bill to record a conversation with me about his journey via zoom to share with others. Enjoy!