Episode 2:  In this episode, the host, Angie Gust, continues using John Travis’s 12 dimensions of wellness as a framework to talk about personal health and wellness.  This episode focuses on breathing and how breathing and meditation can elicit the relaxation response.  The climate crisis is discussed in terms of its negative effect on respiratory health. Several personal actions are suggested so that everyone can be part of the solution.

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