Gisele Bündchen ON: How to Overcome Depression and Anxiety Through Meditation

She described how consuming bad news can quickly shift a good day into fear and emotional spiraling, and suggested pausing to observe where attention and energy are going. Her emphasis was on awareness first, then choosing whether to stay in that state or intentionally shift it.

She said people forgot they are nature, and that this perceived separation contributes to many current problems. Reconnecting through presence—feeling sun, wind, grass, and appreciating food—helps restore a sense of balance and connection.

She framed gratitude and awe as a perspective that changes how ordinary moments (like eating) feel, and linked this to the idea of “frequency,” describing humans as “antennas” that attract more of what they’re tuned to. She suggested simple reminders like Post-it notes to check whether you’re in fear or love.

She shared that in her early 20s she experienced severe panic attacks, depression, and intense anxiety despite believing her life looked “perfect.” She said yoga led her to pranayama (especially alternate nostril breathing), meditation, and then movement, and that daily commitment over months was key.

She described motherhood as a “rebirth,” saying your time stops being fully yours and self-care becomes essential so you’re not “giving from an empty vessel.” She outlined her personal morning rhythm: early wake-up, 20 minutes of meditation, yoga, and sitting to watch sunrise.