A Brain That Breathes: In Conversation with Jodi Wilson
Schedule
Tue Feb 10 2026 at 07:30 am to 08:30 am
UTC+11:00Location
131 Collins Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia, Tasmania 7000 | Hobart, TS
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It's a lot, we say. And it's true – sometimes everyday life feels like too much. So what habits can we prioritise for mental clarity and creative verve? How can we continue to do what's normal and necessary but wind back to care for our basic human needs? In this gentle, wise and actionable guide, best-selling author and respected health journalist Jodi Wilson explores the simple, evidence-based changes we can make to give our brains the breathing space they need.After a lifetime with anxiety, Jodi wanted to better understand herself so she could continue to be creative and productive without slipping into overwhelm and exhaustion. In this fascinating exploration of the brain and body, she discovers that neuroscientists and psychologists, as well as artists and sustainable living experts, all agree on the one habit that can change how we live. It's something our ancestors had in abundance but we've essentially eradicated from our lives: free time, spare time, leisure time – real space to breathe.
Jodi Wilson is a bestselling author, respected health journalist, and postpartum doula. Her work has been published in theGuardianand ABC, and she writes two weekly newsletters on Substack. She lives in Tasmania with her partner and their four children. This is her fourth book.
Jodi will be in conversation with Rachel Edwards. Rachel is a former editor of Island Magazine, and was a senior producer for ABC local radio. She is currently the Events Coordinator at the State Library and Archives Tasmania.
Join Jodi and Rachel at the Afterword Cafe.
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