In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Bryant Wood, a renowned breathwork coach, healer, and expert in spiritual biohacking, to explore the profound intersection of mind, body, and spirit in personal transformation.
Bryant shares his deeply personal journey—from a childhood rooted in faith to losing his spiritual connection, battling addiction, and ultimately finding healing through breathwork, mindfulness, and self-discovery. He introduces spiritual biohacking as a powerful approach to rewiring the mind, healing emotional wounds, and reclaiming inner peace.
“Spiritual healing, for me, goes hand in hand with hope and gratitude—when you start from a place of gratitude, everything changes.”
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Healing from Within: Bryant Wood on Spiritual Biohacking and Transformation
In this episode, Bryant Wood shares his transformative journey from battling addiction to becoming a leading voice in spiritual biohacking. Through his unique approach, Bryant combines breathwork, neuroscience, and ancient healing practices to help people break free from negative patterns and unlock their full potential. He dives into the mind-body connection, revealing how simple yet profound practices like conscious breathing can release trauma, quiet the inner critic, and cultivate self-awareness. Bryant also introduces his spiritual biohacking project, which is focused on empowering others to heal emotionally, physically, and spiritually by tapping into their inner wisdom. This episode is a deep exploration of how we can reprogram our minds, reconnect with ourselves, and step into a more intentional life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode With Bryant Wood:
- Healing Inner Wounds: How suppressed emotions manifest as physical pain and how to address them through breathwork and energy work.
- The Disease of Disconnection: Why many people feel lost in today’s world and how to reclaim a sense of belonging and purpose.
- Spiritual Biohacking: How to activate your energy centers and break free from limiting beliefs for greater vitality and clarity.
- Breathwork for Transformation: The science behind breathwork and how it regulates the nervous system, reduces anxiety, and enhances focus.
- Reclaiming Masculinity with Compassion: Bryant’s insights on redefining strength and embracing vulnerability as a pathway to true power.
- Technology and Mindfulness: How virtual reality and modern tools are shaping the future of meditation, healing, and human connection.
WHY IS THIS EPISODE A MUST-LISTEN?
This episode is a must-listen if you’re seeking practical tools to heal from past wounds, overcome destructive habits, and tap into your inner power. Bryant Wood offers a rare blend of spiritual wisdom and scientific insight, making complex concepts like breathwork and trauma release easy to understand and apply. Whether you’re on a healing journey or simply want to live more intentionally, this conversation will inspire you to take action and embrace a more conscious way of living.
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The Power of Spiritual Biohacking: Bryant Wood’s Approach to Inner Transformation
In this episode, Bryant Wood introduced the concept of Spiritual Biohacking—a groundbreaking method that fuses science-backed practices with ancient spiritual techniques to create lasting transformation. Unlike traditional biohacking, which often focuses on physical upgrades like optimizing sleep, nutrition, or fitness, Bryant’s approach goes deeper, targeting the emotional and energetic layers of healing.
At its core, spiritual biohacking is about rewiring your internal world—shedding emotional blockages, reshaping limiting beliefs, and aligning your energy with your higher purpose. It’s a way to tap into the full potential of your mind and spirit, not just your body.
Bryant shared several powerful spiritual biohacks during the conversation, each designed to promote healing, clarity, and growth:
- Breathwork as a Gateway to Healing: Breathwork isn’t just a relaxation tool—it’s a bridge to the subconscious mind. Bryant explained how rhythmic, intentional breathing patterns can surface buried emotions, release tension, and expand your awareness. One technique he highlighted is circular breathing—continuous, connected breaths that generate a flow state and clear mental fog.
- Somatic Release for Emotional Freedom: Our bodies store trauma, often without us realizing it. Bryant emphasized the importance of somatic awareness—noticing physical sensations tied to unresolved emotions. Through movement, vocalization, and touch, you can move this stuck energy and reclaim a sense of ease in your body.
- Reprogramming the Mind with Embodied Affirmations: Repeating affirmations alone isn’t enough—they need to be felt and embodied. Bryant recommended combining positive affirmations with breathwork and visualization, allowing the mind and body to integrate new, empowering beliefs on a deeper level.
- Energy Alignment and Vibrational Healing: Spiritual biohacking also involves tuning into your energy systems. Bryant spoke about practices like vocal toning (using sound to open blocked energy points) and heart-focused breathing to create harmony within your mind-body connection. This allows you to release stagnant energy and invite more flow and vitality into your life.
- The Power of Micro-Moments: True transformation happens in small, consistent steps. Bryant encouraged listeners to practice brief “check-ins” throughout the day—pausing for a few conscious breaths, observing their thoughts, or gently moving their body—to create momentum for lasting change.
Bryant’s spiritual biohacks remind us that healing isn’t always about doing more—it’s often about reconnecting with what’s already within us. By aligning breath, body, and belief, we can break free from destructive patterns and step into a life of presence, purpose, and peace.
These practices go beyond self-improvement—they’re about self-liberation.
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About Today’s Guest, Bryant Wood
Bryant Wood is a globally recognized wellness coach, breathwork expert, and co-founder of Modern Nirvana. He is known for his groundbreaking work in spiritual biohacking—a transformative approach that blends ancient practices with modern science to unlock emotional healing and inner peace.
Having overcome his own struggles with addiction, Bryant now dedicates his life to helping others reprogram their subconscious minds, break free from destructive behaviors, and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection. Through breathwork techniques, movement, and mindfulness, he empowers people to step into their true potential and embrace holistic wellness. His work has inspired countless individuals around the world, making him a leading voice in the field of personal transformation.
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