A Brain That Breathes: Essential Habits for an Overwhelming World | What our brains really need to be happy, healthy and productive

by Jodi Wilson

Genres: Mental Health, Nonfiction, Self Help, Health, Audiobook

272 pages, Paperback

Expected publication February 17, 2026

Reviews

[Jaclyn]

This book is a balm. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, inattentive and foggy, there are practical things you can do to declutter your mind and restore your attention span. And, joy of joys, one of those things is reading! And napping! My two favourite things. Dog walks are good, too! I am delighted to be launching this beautiful book in Melbourne at @readingsbooks on Feb 17. Let’s take some deep breaths together in community. Don’t miss it.

[Jemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A balm of a book, particularly enjoyable as an audiobook. Thank you, Jodi, for reminding me to pause and be in the moment and my body.

[Anna Loder · Rating 5 out of 5]

So wise and yet so gentle, I loved the information delivered just as much as I did the tone and cover 💙 just a beautiful guide that speaks to breathing space for ourselves..a gorgeous read for now

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was supposed to be an easy read about the intersection between neuroscience and mindfulness ('breathing space' as it's called in the book). Instead, I was met with profound, honest and inspirational depictions of a woman trying to find peace: with her mind, her body, her sacred space and most importantly, nature.
A Brain That Breathes really tells of the importance of nature, of the world as a teacher and reflector, advocate and mirror. It tells of lost connections and the truth about the separation of self through the lens of neuroscience.
A considered and powerful compilation on how to be, it had me in awe and what an absolute pleasure it was to read. Poetic, rich, inviting, practical, honest and freeing, this was an immediate 5 star read.

[Lottie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

Insightful self help book, very useful. Also obsessed with the cover

[Amy Steginga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing… as Jodi’s writing always is. A simple reminder of how we can slow down life, in small snippets of time!