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Mar 2023
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Ep 28: Mona Vand

with Melissa Wood-Tepperberg
About this episode

This episode is super special as it features one of Melissa’s very best friends, (online and in real-life!) Mona Vand. Melissa and Mona actually started their friendship via the internet in what they like to recall as a “social media date.” They bonded over their love for wellness, spirituality and of course...food! They talk about Mona’s journey moving from LA to NYC, getting clear on what being her true self means to her, and Mona’s two year break from social media. They also get into topics like meditation, gut health, and experimenting with new ways of eating. Melissa and Mona discuss personal relationships and Mona reveals some VERY exciting news …!


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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 500+ 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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