Podcasts about compassion meditation

Welcome to Vibe Vault: unlocked's meditation series.  Join Vibe Guide Amy L in a compassion meditation of healing and peace. Using our breath to guide us, we seek to connect to ourselves and the community and world around us, exhaling love and compassion.Note: Please DO NOT add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. We have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios.Background music from http://www.FesliyanStudios.comWant to keep the conversation going? Connect with us online!Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/vibevaultfit/Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vibevaultfit/?hl=en (@vibevaultfit)Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAzvYko6QUxZf-Je2joUhnQConnect with Kristine on Instagram: @kristine.carrolllConnect with Dr B on Instagram: @bhavna_shyamalan

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast, we delve into the power of self-compassion as a tool for managing OCD and anxiety. Host Robert James introduces a guided meditation focused on fostering a compassionate relationship with oneself. Listeners are encouraged to embrace moments of struggle with kindness rather than judgment, to alleviate the burden of difficult emotions such as shame and guilt. Throughout the meditation, Robert guides you in visualizing a calming light, helping to cultivate a gentle self-awareness and a deeper connection with your inner self. Tune in to learn how self-compassion can transform how you navigate your journey through anxiety and reclaim control over your life Disclaimer: Robert James Pizey (of Robert James Coaching) is not a medical professional and is also not providing therapy or medical treatment. Robert James Pizey recommends that anyone experiencing anxiety or OCD to seek professional medical help straight away to get a medical opinion and rule out other conditions or illnesses. The comments and opinions as written on this site are simply that and are not to be taken as professional medical opinions. Robert James Pizey provides coaching, education, accountability and peer support around Anxiety through his own personal experiences.  

Today's meditation: Loving Kindness Self-Compassion MeditationYour journal prompt for today is: If you woke up tomorrow and discovered that the critical voice inside your head had disappeared, what would be the first small sign that you were treating yourself more kindly?If you found a connection to yourself from listening to this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe, and share it with your friends.Free Daily Yoga & Meditation PDF Calendar: https://iamkatiearnold.ck.page/6be45947d9 Quiet the Noise Membership:If you would like an ad-free experience with my entire library of YouTube classes and Podcast audio as soon as they're available and an updated daily practice calendar each month on a completely searchable platform, join the Quiet the Noise Membership here: https://quietthenoiseyoga.namastream.com/product/69209——————Buy Me a Coffee Did you enjoy your meditation? Donations to this podcast allow me to keep creating new content and practices to support your journey while keeping them free and available to all.   You can buy me a coffee and show your support here. (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiearnoldyoga) Thank you for your support——————Add a yoga class to your practice today from my YouTube channel, Katie Arnold Yoga.Learn about the 28-day Connection Intensive here: https://iamkatiearnold.com/explore/ Find more from me @iamkatiearnold and @soulconnectionpodcast. Connect with me for more tips for your practice, to learn about live events, and how you can practice with me. —Stock Media provided by dalebu / Pond5

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Compassion meditation with the body and breath.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge) Compassion meditation with the body and breath.

Relax into this meditation -- as you breathe in compassion. Julie Potiker completes the meditation with her poem, "Joy has Four Legs and Doesn't Ask for Permission".Joy has Four Legs and Doesn't Ask for Permission, by Julie PotikerNo one told them about warsor the price of eggs.Mutts and pure breeds of every flavorrun without hesitation,as if the world has always been this open,this forgiving.Wellington leaps and sprints with every dog chasing a ballMadeline rolls her old bones in the wet sand.One black lab charges the waves with a Frisbee in his mouth,another digs fiercely – sand flying above his head -both entirely certain of their purpose.Just now. Just wind. Just sand and saltand the miracle of tails wagging.Nothing in them resists the day.The heaviness in my chest loosens,This is how healing looks—wild, sandy, and grinning.-Julie PotikerFind out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Send us a textCompassion or Tonglen is an ancient Tibetan practice for improving well-being of yourself and others. Welcome to E M D R therapy brought to you by MindCalmr.comThere are more sessions available on the website.You'll find help for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issue, relationship issues and addictions. A lot of our best content is for free, and you can go deeper with a low-cost subscription. Everyone deserves access to the best mental wellbeing support in the world. So, please share MindCalmr in your socials Support the showLeave us a review

Send us a textCompassion or Tonglen is an ancient Tibetan practice for improving well-being of yourself and others. Welcome to E M D R therapy brought to you by MindCalmr.comThere are more sessions available on the website.You'll find help for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issue, relationship issues and addictions. A lot of our best content is for free, and you can go deeper with a low-cost subscription. Everyone deserves access to the best mental wellbeing support in the world. So, please share MindCalmr in your socials Support the showLeave us a review

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The invitation with this practice is to put aside ideas and concepts about differences, shame, fear, survival, and to simply see if you can begin to develop a felt sense of common humanity—that all of us wish for happiness and freedom from suffering. Steven Hickman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He is executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, a program of community building, clinical care, professional training, and research. Also author of Self-Compassion for Dummies. We're also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can't wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Steve Hickman here: Steve Hickman on Mindful.org Steve Hickman's website Self-Compassion for Dummies   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

The invitation with this practice is to put aside ideas and concepts about differences, shame, fear, survival, and to simply see if you can begin to develop a felt sense of common humanity—that all of us wish for happiness and freedom from suffering. Steven Hickman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He is executive director of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and the Founding Director of the UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness, a program of community building, clinical care, professional training, and research. Also author of Self-Compassion for Dummies. We're also celebrating the revival of Mindful Magazine with a special giveaway for our podcast listeners. Mindful Premium gives you a full year of access to the print magazine, plus our complete digital library of articles, meditations, courses, and more. Want a chance to WIN a free year of Mindful Premium? Simply visit: https://signups.mindful.org/win-premium/ and enter your email today. This giveaway is our way of saying thank you for being part of our amazing community. We can't wait for you to explore everything Mindful Premium has to offer! Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Steve Hickman here: Steve Hickman on Mindful.org Steve Hickman's website Self-Compassion for Dummies   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Short and simple meditation to foster self-compassion.This self-compassion meditation guides you to focus on compassionate thoughts and kindness toward yourself. Sometimes it can be hard to treat yourself with the same compassion you would show others. The meditation includes kind, gentle, and compassionate self-talk and affirmations to help you change your thinking to be encouraging and uplifting. You can find more peaceful relaxation scripts for sleep, stress relief, and health at https://relaxation-audio.com.  For a variety of relaxation scripts that you can use to lead relaxation groups, plus instructions on being an effective group leader for relaxation groups, check out my book, Peaceful Relaxation Scripts: Group Facilitation Guide, at amazon.com/author/candi.     

Mindful Compassion Meditation in the Face of Tragedy: Supporting Ourselves and Others | Ep 595 In this heartfelt episode, we explore how to find grounding, healing, and resilience through compassion during times of tragedy, like the recent wildfires in Southern California or any other time of trauma. Whether you're directly affected, supporting loved ones, or feeling the emotional weight of witnessing it all, this meditation offers a powerful way to reconnect with yourself and a hold space of compassion for others. Join us for a soothing guided Mindul Reiki Compassion Meditation designed to help you cultivate compassion—for yourself, for those impacted, and for the collective. You'll also learn simple yet transformative tools like grounding, breathwork, and heart-centered visualization to stay energetically anchored in challenging moments. Compassion is more than a feeling—it's an act of healing and transformation. Tune in to this meditation and become part of a ripple of healing energy, bringing comfort to yourself and others. Press play now, and let's create a space of hope and connection together. Much love, care, and gratitude, Henri

Feeling burned out? Join Dr. Kristen Neff as she guides us through a calming practice to bring kindness and support to ourselves during tough times.How to Do This Practice: Sit in a quiet, comfortable space, close your eyes if you wish, and take deep breaths to center yourself. Observe how you're feeling—physically and emotionally—without judgment. Acknowledge your struggle: This is hard. Burnout is a natural human response to stress. Offer yourself kindness. Imagine a compassionate voice saying: I'm here for you, you're doing your best, you're loved just as you are. Let these words fill you with warmth and calm. When ready, open your eyes and bring this renewed energy into your day. Today's Happiness Break Guide:Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor in the University of Texas at Austin's department of educational psychology. She's also the co-author of 'Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout,' which offers tools to help individuals heal and recharge from burnout.More Happiness Breaks like this one:The Healing Power of Your Own Touch: https://tinyurl.com/y4ze59h8Take a Break With Our Loving-Kindness Meditation: https://tinyurl.com/2kr4fjz5We'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/485y3b4y

Join us as we explore the power of compassion and how we can shift our perspective to treat those facing hardships with kindness and understanding. Life can change in an instant, and it's a reminder that we are all more connected than we often realize. In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on empathy, compassion, and the unexpected encounters that shape our day. What if your guides for the guided meditation had no idea where Spirit was going to be leading them? Join Dr. Ruth Anderson and Teri Angel on a Meditation Excavation, as they explore a spirit-inspired and spirit-led meditation. Enjoy the journey with them as they open their hearts, minds, and awareness to whatever the learning might be. Join us in this alternate form of meditation. What message is waiting for you? Nope, this is not your Mama's meditation. Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you. Enlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Check out EWN's website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling www.enlightenedworld.online Please consider donating to support the work of the EWN https://www.paypal.me/EnlightenedWorld. Enjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetwork To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/web Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/ #Angelicguidance #Spiritualcommunity #archangels #Christconsciousness #spiritualtransformation

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Join me for a 10-minute meditation, designed to fit into your busy day whether you're on a work break or commuting, learn how to embrace your natural source of resilience.Meditation begins around 4:33This isn't just about managing stress; it's about nurturing an inner resilience that's often overlooked. By allowing positive qualities to infiltrate our thoughts and emotions, we reinforce the strength within us, reminding ourselves that resilience is cultivated, not inherited. Take this time to pause and reset, and let this practice be your much-needed break.You can now text me! Questions/SuggestionsWant more? Stay in the know by subscribing to the Awakened Anesthetist Newsletter- more resources, exclusive content and ways to connect. Interested in practicing mindfulness with this CAA community? Receive your Free 30 min Webinar Introduction to Mindfulness for CAAs Join Mindful Connections 1 session/mo during Season 4 of Awakened Anesthetist Podcast (October 2024-March 2025) FREE to join + NO ongoing commitment. Let's Chat! Contact me:awakenedanesthetist@gmail.comIG @awakenedanesthetist

Today's practice is all about bringing self-compassion, love, and gratitude to areas in the body that are experienced as unsafe, painful, distressed, or upsetting. When we tap into self-compassion, it can help us to relax, feel more safe, and improve our relationship with our body.A huge bonus of this practice is that it helps kick self-criticism in the butt!#beyondsurviving #selfcompassion #safety #interoception #gratitude #reducedistressinthebody #sexualabusesurvivor #nervoussystemregulation #bodyawareness #mindfulness #meditation #incestsurvivor #healingsexualtrauma #foryou #viral #coachrachelsays #coaching #toolsthatwork #healing #ptsd #stressmanagement #anxiety #integration #orienting #mindbodyspirit #sensations #selfawarenessSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/beyond-surviving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling stressed or worried about the 2024 US presidential election? You're not alone.That's why I created a special mindfulness and compassion guided meditation practice back during the 2020 election. I thought it would be good to share again with only 2 weeks from election day. No matter who you support in this election, Kamala or Trump, blue or red, I made this meditation for you and you're welcome here. I hope you find it supportive during this stressful time.Make sure to make a plan to vote and get it done. It's too important to sit out and wish you did more. Go to IWillVote.com to get information on how to register and where to vote. About the practice:It starts with a simple mindfulness practice of checking in with yourself and noticing how you're feeling. Then I invite you to relax into peace and ease with each exhale. Finally I guide you through a simple compassion practice where you'll practice sending compassion to yourself, people who agree with you, people who don't and finally all beings.I hope you enjoy this practice and would love to hear what you think. Connect with me on LinkedIn and send me a DM.Please share this with your friends and write us a 5 Star review on Apple Podcasts!Text Adam w/ comments or questionsPS: I am considering hosting my Life Envisioning Workshop publicly for the first time but I'm only going to do it if enough people are interested. Join Waitlist​ The Life Envisioning Workshop is all about Creating space to think REALLY BIG about what you truly want and what's possible for you Leaving with your own BIG vision for the next chapter of your life Learning envisioning practices that put your brain to work to make your vision a reality Meeting new friends who are also dreaming BIG and pursuing FIRE If this sounds cool, JOIN THE WAITLIST to let me know you're interested.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and to mark the event, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos of the Happiness Lab podcast has assembled the “Titans of Happiness”: a crew of hosts and happiness experts from the top wellness podcasts. I was thrilled to join this panel with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist and host of the podcast Therapy for Black Girls, Dan Harris, host and author of the 10% Happier podcast, and Laurie Santos--and all of us were a little starstruck by another extra special guest… ELMO! We talk hacks for building relationships with others, Elmo's viral moment, and self compassion. Here's part 2. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  Find the transcript for this episode on the episode details page in the Apple Podcasts app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Drawing from ancient wisdom traditions and inspired by Ram Dass, this timeless meditation invites you to bathe in liquid love, release sadness and loneliness from your heart, and become an instrument for peace, light, and love. The meditation begins with a relaxing body scan before focusing on the heart. You are invited to visualize a wisdom figure whose heart connects to yours. This being lovingly receives any old energies and patterns you wish to let go of. The meditation ends with a lovingkindenss practice. Relax and enjoy this gentle alchemical experience. Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio editing by Eric FIscher of Audi-Refined.com.Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music: Christopher Lloyd Clarke.Audio Editing: Eric Fischer of Audi-Refined.com By tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening.

October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and to mark the event, Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos of the Happiness Lab podcast has assembled the “Titans of Happiness”: a crew of hosts and happiness experts from the top wellness podcasts. I was thrilled to join this panel with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a clinical psychologist and host of the podcast Therapy for Black Girls, Dan Harris, host and author of the 10% Happier podcast, and Laurie Santos--and all of us were a little starstruck by another extra special guest… ELMO! We talk hacks for building relationships with others, Elmo's viral moment, and self compassion. Here's part 1. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @GretchenRubin on Instagram @GretchenRubin on Threads @LizCraft on Instagram @LizCraft on Threads Get the podcast show notes by email every week: happiercast.com/shownotes Get Gretchen Rubin's newest New York Times bestselling book Life in Five Senses to see how she discovered a surprising path to a life of more energy, creativity, luck, and love: by tuning in to the five senses. Now available wherever books are sold. Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can't pour from an empty cup. Self-compassion is an essential practice for avoiding burnout and exhaustaion. This simple 5 minute practice, done on a regular basis, can help refill our spiritul and emotional cups.  

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In this episode of Balanced Mind - Julie Potiker leads you through a quiet compassion meditation. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Awakening", by Vera Haldy-Regier.Awakening, by Vera Haldy-RegierOh, lilacs,once again, your splendordelights my senses and speaksof the many past spring times of youththat promised lo ve, lifted my heartand then dashed it into the heat of summerwith all its sensual excessolder and furrowed now,I apologize for the gratitudenot then spokenwagering you would return unbiddenas though you were unexceptionalwiser now, I embrace your exceptional fragranceand dare not pluck your blossomsfrom the wood that streams its lifeinstead, I plant my humble basiland know the scent it will bestow on my evening mealand the delight it will impart towanderers who know basil-worthin its singular deep green time.-Awakening, by Vera Haldy-RegierFind out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

This is a special bonus meditation podcast as a Summer solstice gift to you : ) Are you at a crossroads in life? Are you wondering what steps to take next? This meditation is for you. Whenever you feel shame, embarrassment, or notice yourself going into self-punishment mode because you didn't do something "right", compassion is your medicine. Shame ultimately lives in fear - fear of not being good enough. Compassion can help you love and nurture that inner self that has been trying hard for a long time and deserves to be seen. Tonight's full moon in Cancer (June 21st, 2024) is all about slowing down and letting yourself be. Be in your many expressions - the rawness, fierceness, sadness, confusion, chaos, strength, creativity, and everything in between. Focus more on being rather than doing to absorb the healing of this month and this full moon. As we step into summer (yesterday was the solstice, we have many invitations waiting for us) To feel ready and able to meet those invitations with full trust, joy, and courage, we need to be soft and gentle to the wounded parts of us. To all parts of us. So use this compassion meditation to help you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parishams/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parishams/support

Julie Potiker leads you in this quiet compassion meditation. She completes the meditation with the poem, "In a Friend's Garden", by James Crews.In a Friend's Garden, by James Crews "I want to be here to see the poppies open,"my friend says, telling me whyshe never travels anymore in the middle of summer.We each hold one of the heavy buds whose petalsalready ache to break free and spread, bursting red at the seams.The mulch is warm beneath our feet, and sunlight shimmerspink in the shifting leaves of the Japanese maple.I keep hearing her words--I want to be here-and feelsomething new leaning toward the light inside me too,some seed of need just to be rooted right where I am for eachsmall pleasure, every rippling wave of sorrow.She wraps an arm around me, and we go inside for tea.There is nothing to escape from,but our own desire to escape at all.-In a Friend's Garden, by James Crews.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Awakened Mind Meditation Part One. Paul presents a six minute meditation designed to encourage feelings of compassion, understanding and peace within you. Do you want access to even deeper, even more powerful subconscious training content without the intros, exclusive invites to Mindset Change Masterminds, and discounts from workshops? Join the Mindset Change Another Level channel below: patreon.com/mindsetchange Paul Sheppard is the host of the top ten podcast Mindset Change and is also a Teacher, Mentor and Mindset Coach. Paul helps people around the world, awaken, upgrade their old programming and set themselves free from the limitations of their minds, so they can create the lives they truly want to live. You can reach Paul, find his podcasts and join the Mindset Change WhatsApp community via the link below  Contact and social links below:https://mindsetchangeuk.com/useful-links  VALUABLE RESOURCES Use code PAUL20 for 20% discount off every order including all products and menopause support supplements too: https://numindwellness.com/

This guided meditation invites you to cultivate heartfelt compassion towards yourself and others. Through gentle guidance and loving affirmations, you'll nurture a sense of warmth and empathy within, fostering deeper connections and inner peace. Welcome to our 7-day meditation series taking you on a journey through the five stages of loving compassion. With guided meditation designed to nurture and uplift your inner spirit, this soothing journey will have you embark on a voyage of self-discovery, exploring the boundless depths of your heart and uncovering the radiant light of loving-kindness within. Through gentle guidance and heartfelt affirmations, you'll learn to embrace yourself with compassion, kindness, and acceptance, awakening the inherent beauty and worthiness that resides within you. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of self-love and empowerment, where every breath reminds you of your innate goodness and the infinite capacity for love within your soul. This is episode 7 of this week's 7-day meditation series, "The 5 Stages of Loving Compassion " 3128-3134. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:  Loving-Kindness Quest: Select a person to send unconditional loving kindness to all week. Fair warning: Be prepared to be ignored or shunned. Sharing loving kindness with someone difficult helps you to develop inner resilience. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: Get ready for an exciting journey with a new meditation technique every day, perfectly tailored to the week's theme! Infuse these powerful practices into the most stressful moments of your day to master difficult emotions. These dynamic techniques will help you tame the "monkey mind," keeping your thoughts from interrupting your meditation and bringing peace and focus to your life. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you meditate please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to more than 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom   ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.   RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.   I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.   **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate.

Take a journey of compassion and connection with our "Family Love Meditation." This guided practice will help you cultivate boundless love and kindness towards your family and loved ones, fostering deeper understanding, forgiveness, and harmony in your relationships. Welcome to our 7-day meditation series taking you on a journey through the five stages of loving compassion. With guided meditation designed to nurture and uplift your inner spirit, this soothing journey will have you embark on a voyage of self-discovery, exploring the boundless depths of your heart and uncovering the radiant light of loving-kindness within. Through gentle guidance and heartfelt affirmations, you'll learn to embrace yourself with compassion, kindness, and acceptance, awakening the inherent beauty and worthiness that resides within you. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of self-love and empowerment, where every breath reminds you of your innate goodness and the infinite capacity for love within your soul. This is episode 5 of this week's 7-day meditation series, "The 5 Stages of Loving Compassion " 3128-3134. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:  Loving-Kindness Quest: Select a person to send unconditional loving kindness to all week. Fair warning: Be prepared to be ignored or shunned. Sharing loving kindness with someone difficult helps you to develop inner resilience. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: Get ready for an exciting journey with a new meditation technique every day, perfectly tailored to the week's theme! Infuse these powerful practices into the most stressful moments of your day to master difficult emotions. These dynamic techniques will help you tame the "monkey mind," keeping your thoughts from interrupting your meditation and bringing peace and focus to your life. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you meditate please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to more than 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom   ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.   RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.   I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.   **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate.

This meditation focuses on extending love and kindness to strangers, fostering a sense of universal compassion. We will incorporate a simple breathing technique to enhance relaxation and focus. Welcome to our 7-day meditation series taking you on a journey through the five stages of loving compassion. With guided meditation designed to nurture and uplift your inner spirit, this soothing journey will have you embark on a voyage of self-discovery, exploring the boundless depths of your heart and uncovering the radiant light of loving-kindness within. Through gentle guidance and heartfelt affirmations, you'll learn to embrace yourself with compassion, kindness, and acceptance, awakening the inherent beauty and worthiness that resides within you. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of self-love and empowerment, where every breath reminds you of your innate goodness and the infinite capacity for love within your soul. This is episode 3 of this week's 7-day meditation series, "The 5 Stages of Loving Compassion " 3128-3134. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:  Loving-Kindness Quest: Select a person to send unconditional loving kindness to all week. Fair warning: Be prepared to be ignored or shunned. Sharing loving kindness with someone difficult helps you to develop inner resilience. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: Get ready for an exciting journey with a new meditation technique every day, perfectly tailored to the week's theme! Infuse these powerful practices into the most stressful moments of your day to master difficult emotions. These dynamic techniques will help you tame the "monkey mind," keeping your thoughts from interrupting your meditation and bringing peace and focus to your life. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you meditate please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to more than 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom   ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.   RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.   I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.   **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate.

Breathe compassion in and compassion out -- as you settle into this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "The Fawn", by Nikita Gill. (From the book, "Where Hope Comes From; Poems of Resilience, Healing, and Light)."The Fawn", by Nikita Gill(After Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese")You do not have to win at a crisis.You do not have to push yourselfto learn a new language or write a bookor take up an instrument.Nothing will come of forcing yourselfto compete your way out of trauma.Take this time to look at the stars.Take this time to look at how the skystill holds clouds that are the shape of hope.How the dawn begins at the tips of dewy grass,for this is where the horizon begins.Somewhere the dappled fawn raisesher soft neck to watch the sun riseover her meadow.Somewhere else monarch butterflies begintheir long migration, knowing many of themwill not make it home.Remember that you do not need to earnyour right to the precious minutes you haveon this planet. They are already yours,like the fawn and the butterflies.The universe beckons you to enjoy this lifeit has given you through a heartthat beats to the rhythm ofits very own cosmic song.-"The Fawn", by Nikita Gill(After Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese")Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Emily Evans Russell is a single mom, 6-figure business owner, and a Master Mindset & Energy Coach obsessed with transformation. She has her masters degree in teaching and has trained in Rapid Resolution Therapy, Yoga, Ayurveda, Women's Health and has been a Facilitator of Access Consciousness for 10 years. The tools and perspectives Emily shares in her community are anything but traditional, yet they are wildly effective. Explore more at www.emilyevansrussell.com or find her on Instagram @emilyevansrussell  We close this episode with a Compassion Meditation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christy001/support

Tap into compassion, for yourself and others, through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Just for Now", by Danna Faulds."Just for Now", by Danna FauldsJust for Now,Without asking how, let yourself sink into stillness.Just for now, lay down the weightYou so patiently bear upon your shoulders.Feel the earth receive you,And the infinite expanse of the sky grow even wider,as your awareness reaches up to meet it.Just for now,Allow a wave of breath to enliven your experience.Breathe out whatever blocks you from the truth.Just for now,Be boundless, free,with awakened energy tingling in your hands and feet.Drink in the possibilityOf being who and what you really are —So fully alive that the world looks different,Newly born and vibrant, just for now.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Breathe in gratitude and compassion during this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with her poem, "Birthday Presence".Birthday Presence, by Julie Potiker The air feels like springtucked into my sit spotthin cotton pajamasNo jacket wanted or neededOn this late February dayThree days left in my 62nd revolution around the sun.My eyes alight on the shrub -Bee's Bliss Sage.Magenta and bright yellow blooms haphazardly strewn among grey green branches.Unscrew the valve to my ears,Allow noise to rush in.California Quail sounds troubledSong Sparrow, Mourning Dove and Bewick's Wren respond - all is well.Hummingbirds helicopter trees and shrubsSucking nectarclick and buzz as bees.Unwrap this gift of noticingBreath it in, deepAllow it to fill jagged cracksHold it closeGently, dear, gentlyHoly…holy…holyThis Sabbath prayer.Find out more about using mindfulness in everyday life through Julie's books, "SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". Both are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Cultivate a sense of compassion which can be particularly beneficial when dealing with grief. Welcome to "Holding Space for Silent Struggles," a 7-day meditation series where we embrace the unseen, the unheard, and the unspoken parts of our grief journey. Each day, we will explore different meditation techniques to support you in holding space for your silent struggles and nurturing your healing process. This is part 4 of a 7-part meditation series titled Holding Space for Silent Struggles, episodes 3057-3063. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: Bend Don't Break Quest This week, select an emotional breaking point you might be enduring and apply a meditation technique to manage it. For example, do daily breathing, yoga, walk in nature, etc when you feel you're at an emotional breaking point. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: You are guided with a different meditation technique every day that is customized for the week's theme. Weave the techniques into the most stressful times of your day to manage difficult emotions. The meditation techniques help to calm the "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you start meditating please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find a multitude of free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to more than 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom   ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.   RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.   I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.   **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any kind of medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate!

Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindsetmeditationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Short Self-Compassion Meditation for Perfectionism | Self-Compassion and Perfectionism Meditation Detox your mind and heart of thoughts and emotions that don´t serve you anymore, but are there out of habit. Close your eyes, take a minimum of six slow deep breaths, and begin focusing on relaxing every inch of your body.- Start by focusing on your toes and wiggle and relax your toes- Relax your feet, rotate your ankles and relax your feet- Work up to your calves, Relax your muscles- Continue working your way up your body, one body part at a time. Within minutes as you work your way up to your head continue to take deep breaths. You will begin to feel relaxed as if you were floating. Your body and brain will be massaged into a deep sleep. Detach and let go. Feel at peace. Feel happy. Feel Free. Don't forget it may be useful for your family and friends too. Enjoy this amazing episode. Don't forget to Subscribe to our YouTube channel: The Mindset Meditation Link to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjS

  For those seeking more in-depth support and guidance, Lauren offers meditation classes through Zoom via Patreon membership. Join the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB, a collaborative club focused on healing, relaxing, sleep therapy, setting goals, and developing compassion and wisdom. Club members receive invites to free seminars, courses, workshops, and live Zoom sessions, as well as access to ad-free video, audio, and vocals-only content, and other bonuses and perks. https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton     To support Lauren's content creation and join a connected, compassionate group, check out her Patreon page and consider joining the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB. https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton     For online counselling sessions with Lauren, a qualified, certified counselor with a Masters's in Counseling, you can book a session through her SimplyBook.me page. https://laurenostrowskifenton.simplybook.me/v2/ Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration and updates. https://www.instagram.com/laurenostrowskifenton/   ►Medium- Lauren enjoys telling stories that intertwine life and experience with a message. Medium. https://medium.com/@laurenostrowskifenton We have a book called 'Daily Rituals For Happiness'. An instructional workbook on how to be happy every day    ► Donate to us on PayPal.

Join Lauren in her guided sleep meditations, where she combines relaxation techniques with her soothing voice to create a tranquil atmosphere conducive to deep rest. Unlock the secrets of managing anxiety for better sleep and harness the power of positive thinking to promote peaceful nights. Self-care is also emphasised as an essential aspect of restful nights. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest videos focusing on sleep, mindfulness, and CBT. Sweet dreams await! For those seeking more in-depth support and guidance, Lauren offers meditation classes through Zoom via Patreon membership. Join the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB, a collaborative club focused on healing, relaxing, sleep therapy, setting goals, and developing compassion and wisdom. Club members receive invites to free seminars, courses, workshops, and live Zoom sessions, as well as access to ad-free video, audio, and vocals-only content, and other bonuses and perks.    https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton To support Lauren's content creation and join a connected, compassionate group, check out her Patreon page and consider joining the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB. https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton For online counselling sessions with Lauren, a qualified, certified counselor with a Masters's in Counseling, you can book a session through her SimplyBook.me page. https://laurenostrowskifenton.simplybook.me/v2/ Follow us on Instagram for daily inspiration and updates. https://www.instagram.com/laurenostrowskifenton/   ►Medium- Lauren enjoys telling stories that intertwine life and experience with a message. Medium. https://medium.com/@laurenostrowskifenton We have a book called 'Daily Rituals For Happiness'. An instructional workbook on how to be happy every day    ► Donate to us on PayPal.

We provide valuable content focused on helping you achieve better sleep and overall well-being. Through the power of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and sleep meditation techniques, Lauren guides you on a transformative journey towards restful nights and rejuvenating mornings. Discover the art of mindfulness and how it can enhance your sleep quality. Explore various sleep improvement strategies designed to address common sleep troubles and find effective solutions. Learn about sleep disorders and how CBT can be a powerful tool in managing and overcoming them. Join Lauren in her guided sleep meditations, where she combines relaxation techniques for sleep with her soothing voice to create a tranquil atmosphere conducive to deep rest.    Workshops & Courses  ►Patreon: Join us at the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB, a collaborative club focusing on healing, relaxing, sleep therapy, setting goals and developing compassion and wisdom. Here, you receive invites to free seminars, courses, workshops, and live zooms. You also receive ad-free video, audio, and vocals-only content and other bonuses and perks. Your contributions are a massive help in allowing me to create content. If you'd like to help support my channel and be part of a connected compassionate group, get perks like the retreat, courses, vocal-only versions, non-gated articles, and bonus content, please check out my Patreon page. Join us at the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB: https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton ► Book online counselling here: Qualified Certified Counsellor https://laurenostrowskifenton.simplybook.me/v2/ ► Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/laurenostrowskifenton/ ► 1:1 Sessions with Lauren Book online counselling with Lauren here: Qualified Certified Counsellor Masters in Counselling https://laurenostrowskifenton.simplybook.me/v2/ ►Medium- Lauren enjoys telling stories that intertwine my life and experience with a message. Medium. https://medium.com/@laurenostrowskifenton We have a book called 'Daily Rituals For Happiness' . An instructional workbook on how to be happy every day ► Donate to us on PayPal.

Thomas is joined by Tibetan Buddhist teacher, author, and co-founder of the Namchak Foundation, Lama Tsomo. They discuss Tibetan Buddhist teachings and practices that illuminate our fundamental interconnectedness and enable us to approach our relationships and our reality with greater compassion and empathy. Lama Tsomo explains how Compassion Meditation can help loosen the grip of the ego, and make us less reactive in conflict. They also explore the different levels of depth in meditation practice, the deep, healing value of group practices, and how we can experience spiritual one-ness and unification without bypassing the hardships of our physical reality. As Lama Tsomo puts it, “The antidote to violence is empathy.” ✨ Registration is open for Thomas' all-new, live online course: The Spiritual Healing Journey Learn more and sign up here:

Cultivate a deep sense of compassion and self-love in this guided meditation, creating a healing space for your mind, body, and soul. This week, we launch into a series designed to help you heal from within using scientific healing methods. You're guided using meditation techniques to heal your mind, body, and soul. This is a beautiful series if you are getting ready to celebrate the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving. This is part 7 of a 7-part meditation series titled Scientific Healing Methods, 1999-2005. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: This week, your weekly challenge is to take daily small steps to heal yourself the way you need it most. A DIFFERENT MEDITATION TECHNIQUE EVERY DAY FOCUSED ON A WEEKLY THEME: You are guided with a different meditation technique every day that is customized for the week's theme. Weave the techniques into the most stressful times of your day to manage difficult emotions. The meditation techniques help to calm the "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. FREE TOOLS: For free meditation tools to help you start meditating please head over to my website at www.SipandOm.com, and there you'll find a multitude of free resources to help you on your Meditation Journey. Enjoy access to nearly 3,000 guided meditations without ads on the Sip and Om app. Try it for 7 days of free access to the full app! Listen on iTunes for 1-Week Free! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone   1-week Free Access to the Android app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom   ***All meditations are Mary Meckley's original copyrighted content unless otherwise stated, and may not be shared without her written permission.   RESOURCES Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.   I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU I'd love your feedback! Please let me know how you're enjoying the meditations by leaving me a review on iTunes.   **All of the information shared on this podcast is for your enjoyment only. Please don't consider the meditation techniques, herbal tea information, or other information shared by Mary Meckley or any of her guests as a replacement for any kind of medical or psychological treatment. That being said, please enjoy any peace, energy, or clarity you may experience as you meditate!

In today's episode, Gina discusses the many benefits of a Compassion Meditation practice. These benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, self-soothing and enhanced emotional resilience. A step by step guide on how to practice compassion meditation is included. Listen in and start or upgrade your meditation practice today!Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors!https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast.Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/Here's what's included for $5/month:❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind❤ And more fun surprises along the way!All this in your favorite podcast app!To learn more go to:https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingWhat is anxiety?Quote:The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.—Mahatma GandhiChapters0:00:24 Introduction to the Power of Compassion0:01:41 Starting with Compassion for Yourself0:02:37 Benefits of Cultivating Compassion: Stress Reduction and Self-Soothing0:09:41 The Power of Compassion and Mindfulness0:10:58 Interrupting Chronic Stress through Compassion Meditation0:12:44 Compassion and the Mind-Body Connection0:14:33 Bringing Compassion to Life for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing0:16:19 Focusing on Breath and Releasing Tension0:17:52 Extending Compassion to Others and Sending Positive Energy0:18:28 Embracing Compassion: Starting with Yourself0:19:13 Setting an Insight Timer for Mindful Practice0:20:06 Cultivating Compassion and Love for Self and Others0:21:29 Healing the Stress and Anxiety of the World0:21:40 The Power of Simple Acts of KindnessSummaryIn this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the topic of compassion and its role in reducing stress. We begin by sharing a quote from the Dalai Lama, highlighting the importance of compassion in today's world. We invite those struggling with anxiety, panic, or trauma to start with self-compassion, acknowledging that it may be challenging for individuals accustomed to caring for others more than themselves.Cultivating compassion has numerous benefits, especially for those experiencing chronic stress and anxiety. It helps to lower overall stress levels and alleviate anxiety by focusing on positive emotions such as love, kindness, and empathy. Compassion also acts as a soothing balm, countering the harsh inner critic and negative self-talk often associated with chronic stress and anxiety.By nurturing self-compassion, individuals learn to treat themselves with kindness and understanding, finding relief from the turmoil of self-criticism. Cultivating compassion also strengthens emotional resilience, enabling individuals to cope with life's challenges more effectively and respond to difficult situations with balance and thoughtfulness.We share a personal experience where practicing self-compassion allowed us to navigate a challenging day more peacefully and prevented self-criticism from further draining our energy. Cultivating compassion also enhances empathy for others, fostering a sense of shared humanity and reducing feelings of isolation, which can exacerbate stress and anxiety. Additionally, compassion practices encourage reaching out to others for social support, creating a stronger network that provides emotional stability and resources to manage stress and anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Gina discusses the many benefits of a Compassion Meditation practice. These benefits include reduced stress and anxiety, self-soothing and enhanced emotional resilience. A step by step guide on how to practice compassion meditation is included. Listen in and start or upgrade your meditation practice today! Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! To learn more go to: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. —Mahatma Gandhi Chapters 0:00:24 Introduction to the Power of Compassion 0:01:41 Starting with Compassion for Yourself 0:02:37 Benefits of Cultivating Compassion: Stress Reduction and Self-Soothing 0:09:41 The Power of Compassion and Mindfulness 0:10:58 Interrupting Chronic Stress through Compassion Meditation 0:12:44 Compassion and the Mind-Body Connection 0:14:33 Bringing Compassion to Life for Mental and Emotional Wellbeing 0:16:19 Focusing on Breath and Releasing Tension 0:17:52 Extending Compassion to Others and Sending Positive Energy 0:18:28 Embracing Compassion: Starting with Yourself 0:19:13 Setting an Insight Timer for Mindful Practice 0:20:06 Cultivating Compassion and Love for Self and Others 0:21:29 Healing the Stress and Anxiety of the World 0:21:40 The Power of Simple Acts of Kindness Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the topic of compassion and its role in reducing stress. We begin by sharing a quote from the Dalai Lama, highlighting the importance of compassion in today's world. We invite those struggling with anxiety, panic, or trauma to start with self-compassion, acknowledging that it may be challenging for individuals accustomed to caring for others more than themselves. Cultivating compassion has numerous benefits, especially for those experiencing chronic stress and anxiety. It helps to lower overall stress levels and alleviate anxiety by focusing on positive emotions such as love, kindness, and empathy. Compassion also acts as a soothing balm, countering the harsh inner critic and negative self-talk often associated with chronic stress and anxiety. By nurturing self-compassion, individuals learn to treat themselves with kindness and understanding, finding relief from the turmoil of self-criticism. Cultivating compassion also strengthens emotional resilience, enabling individuals to cope with life's challenges more effectively and respond to difficult situations with balance and thoughtfulness. We share a personal experience where practicing self-compassion allowed us to navigate a challenging day more peacefully and prevented self-criticism from further draining our energy. Cultivating compassion also enhances empathy for others, fostering a sense of shared humanity and reducing feelings of isolation, which can exacerbate stress and anxiety. Additionally, compassion practices encourage reaching out to others for social support, creating a stronger network that provides emotional stability and resources to manage stress and anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rapper Rexx Life Raj shared his deepest pain in his latest album, and discovered it was one big compassion practice for his fans dealing with their own grief. Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/4xzncasd Episode summary: After losing both of his parents in the same year, Rapper Rexx Life Raj channeled his grief into his latest album. On tour, he found himself communing with fans who were struggling with grief of their own. For our show, Raj tried a meditation to cultivate more compassion, and discovered that his life was full of compassion practices – like connecting with his fans who were suffering. We also hear from researcher Hooria Jazaieri about the relationship between vulnerability and compassion, why compassion is so critical to our relationships, and the many ways we can cultivate more of it. Practice: Find a comfortable place and take a few moments to focus on your breath. Think of a loved one. Allow the feelings of warmth and love to fill your heart. Wish those individuals well. Think of a time when your loved one was suffering. Notice how your sensations shift. Sincerely wish that they may be free of suffering. You can try this practice with different types of people in your life, including loved ones, friends, and even those you don't get along with. Learn more about the Compassion Meditation practice at Greater Good In Action: https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/compassion_meditation Today's guests: Rexx Life Raj is a rapper and musician from the Bay area. Listen to his latest album, The Blue Hour: https://tinyurl.com/3rpfv9r9 Listen to Raj Life Raj's Music: https://www.rexxliferaj.com/ Follow Raj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RexxLifeRaj Follow Raj on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rexxliferaj/ Hooria Jazaieri is an Assistant Professor at Santa Clara University. Her research focuses on personal reputation and emotions like compassion and awe. Learn more about Hooria and her work: https://tinyurl.com/2ndpkke9 Follow Hooria on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HooriaJazaieri Resources from The Greater Good Science Center: Can Compassion Change the World: https://tinyurl.com/3ac2meyc Does Mindfulness Make You More Compassionate? https://tinyurl.com/4beawh8b When Empathy Hurts, Compassion Can Heal: https://tinyurl.com/yc4pyjcv Compassionate Mind, Healthy Body: https://tinyurl.com/mruc6m95 Do Your Struggles Expand Your Compassion for Others? https://tinyurl.com/yc4pyjcv More Resources on Compassion: The Atlantic - What's Missing From Empathy: https://tinyurl.com/4b6s2v3y TED - Compassion and the true meaning of empathy: https://tinyurl.com/2kkhf3p5 Washington Post - Compassion fatigue hits not only professional caregivers. Other people get it, too: https://tinyurl.com/5325ewjt Harvard - Connect with Empathy, But Lead with Compassion: https://tinyurl.com/5n8amcuh What has your experience been like practicing compassion for others? Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod. Help us share The Science of Happiness! Rate us on Spotify and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/4uyr2w35 Episode image based on photo by Marco Alexander