Podcasts about minute meditations

In this week's guided meditation, teacher and author Melli O'Brien offers a practice that uses gentle, steady awareness to help you find your calm center again when you're feeling wound up with stress or anxiety. Melli is a mindfulness educator and mental health coach with over two decades of experience. She is also cofounder of Mindfulness.com and the Mindfulness Summit—the world's largest mindfulness conference. Melli has distilled and synthesized her knowledge on resilience, stress management, peak performance psychology, positive neuroplasticity training, and mindfulness into The Deep Resilience Method, released as her book Deep Resilience in February 2025.  Starting July 15th, Melli is hosting The Deep Resilience Experience, a 30-day online course that will help you build unshakeable inner strength in 15 minutes a day.  The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter:  mindful.org/signup Show Notes Find more from Melli O'Brien here. To learn more about Melli's upcoming Deep Resilience Experience (and how you can get $350 in bonus gifts when you sign up before July 15th), click here.  Go Deeper Want to understand more about the connection between practicing mindfulness and easing anxiety? These three articles are a great place to start: Unwinding Your Anxiety Habit Loop  Most Habit-Change Tools Fail With Anxiety—Here's One that Works Why Does My Anxiety Keep Coming Back? For more practice, here are 5 Guided Meditations for Panic and Anxiety that you can try when you need support. 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.  

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

Sometimes the best gift we can give ourselves is just a moment set aside for quiet, breath, and reminding ourselves of who we really are.  In this gentle guided practice, Kimberly Brown uses simple repeated phrases to ground attention and offer a place to rest and reset.  Note that this practice includes longer pauses of complete silence for reflection and presence. If you want more time, feel free to pause the recording as you go.      Kimberly Brown is a meditation teacher and author. She leads classes and retreats that emphasize the power of compassion and kindness meditation to reconnect us to ourselves and others. She studies in both the Tibetan and Insight schools of Buddhism and is a certified mindfulness instructor. Her book Happy Relationships: 25 Buddhist Practices to Transform Your Connection with Your Partner, Family, and Friends, is published with Prometheus Books. You can learn more about Kimberly on her website, www.meditationwithheart.com. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter:  mindful.org/signup Show Notes Find more from Kimberly Brown here and read her recent (and timely) article on Mindful.org. Go Deeper Want to learn more about how taking intentional breaks can make your days better? These two articles are a great place to start: Break Up Your Work Day with Purposeful Pauses How to Get Good Pause For more practice, try this 12-Minute Meditation to Cultivate Calm and Clarity that you can turn to when you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed and need a break. 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.  

Send us a textStruggling with screen time this summer? You're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. In this episode of Call Me CEO, Camille shares how to create a screen strategy that empowers both you and your kids. It's not about cutting out screens entirely—it's about choosing purposeful, educational, and calming tech options that support your family's rhythm and sanity.Camille walks you through:Her favorite educational apps like Simply Piano and DuolingoA brilliant screen-free option with her podcast 5-Minute Meditations for KidsHow to build emotional connection with the Time for Us Journal on AmazonHer proven Screen Freeze Program to reset habits and reduce tech tensionIt's time to ditch the guilt and lead your family like the CEO you are—with calm, clarity, and intention. What You'll Learn:How to shift from screen guilt to screen strategyKid-friendly educational apps that actually teach skillsEasy screen-free alternatives that support emotional regulationTips for anchoring tech use with connectionTools for resetting screen habits at any time Links & Resources Mentioned: 5-Minute Meditations for Kids Podcast→ Listen on Spotify Simply Piano & Simply Series→ Available in the App Store & Google Play Duolingo Language App→ duolingo.com Time for Us Parent-Child Journal→ Available on Amazon –  Volume 2 Link Volume 1: Time For Us Screen Freeze Program→ Get the Reset – Link Weekly Newsletter for moms who lead like CEOs→ Subscribe: FREE MOM BALANCE PLAYBOOKConnect with Camille: Website: CamilleWalker.co Instagram: @camillewalker.co More Episodes: Call Me CEO Podcast Email: callmeceopodcast@gmail.com

Meditation is not the absence of thought, but the ability to consider a thought long enough for it to become reality. For this week's 1 - Minute Meditation, we are focusing on Refined About Tashima Jones Tashima Jones is a life coach, author, and brand consultant helping people and brands gain more clarity, sustainability, and fulfillment. Visit TashimaJones.Com for more. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Voice/Words © Tashima Jones / Tashima Jones Media, LLC || Music: Present/Ikson Or Spring.

It might seem counterintuitive, but intentionally tuning into what's distracting you can actually help strengthen your ability to focus.  In today's guided practice, meditation teacher Toby Sola introduces what he calls a “concentration algorithm.” This practice will help you identify which type of sensory experience you are naturally drawn to, and then give you a structure for how to focus on it, so that you can quickly attain deep concentration. Toby Sola is dedicated to helping you create a feedback loop between your meditation practice and your ability to make the world a better place. Toby has been teaching meditation for two decades and has refined his craft through years of monastic training and close collaboration with the world-renowned teacher Shinzen Young. He is an award-winning designer and founder of the Brightmind Meditation app. Note that this practice includes long pauses of complete silence to give you time to spend in contemplation. If you want more time, feel free to pause the recording as you go.  The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter:  mindful.org/signup Show Notes Find more from Toby Sola and his company Brightmind here. Go Deeper Want to learn more about training your attention? Here are two articles we think you'll love: Paying Attention to the Space In Between Reclaiming Our Attention From “Convenience” For more practice, try this 3-Part Focused Attention Meditation Series you can use to strengthen your focus when you feel distracted. 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.

Have you ever believed something about yourself for so long that it felt like a fact? A thought, a belief, a phrase that has played on repeat in your mind, shaping how you see yourself, your body and the world around you. This is what I call a Thought Knot. But what if I told you that that thought knot, in fact, began as somebody else's? Are you ready to become a High Functioning Human? For more, including my free Face Mapping chart and 5-minute breathing meditation, go to www.savannahalalia.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------Let's stay connected! Come explore and play in my world! YOUR INTUITIVE LIFE - my signature VIP program for living your best life! https://yourintuitivelife.com YOUR FACE SYMMETRY - https://savannahalalia.com/face-symmetry/ HUMAN FOOD 101 - https://HumanFood101.com 20-MINUTE MEDITATION - https://savannahalalia.com/20min-meditation COLON CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3HvuF4l KIDNEY CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3wsQgE7 LIVER CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3Yf5N6z INSTAGRAM - http://bit.ly/3XFMJOm FACEBOOOK - http://bit.ly/3ksaqvd TWITTER - http://bit.ly/3ku5m9M TIKTOK - http://bit.ly/3QUxjn2 WEBSITE - www.savannahalalia.com EMAIL - hello@savannahalalia.com

When we are stressed or overwhelmed, or when our mind feels like it's spinning out of control—it's easy to forget that simply dropping into the body can be a powerful way to interrupt thEse thought loops.   In this week's refresh, meditation teacher Tara Healey guides us through a practice to calm the mind, notice sensations in the body, and bring awareness to the present moment.  If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  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 Learn more about Tara Healy here. 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. Today, meditation teacher and bestselling author Jon Kabat-Zinn guides us through a silent walking meditation—a great addition to your mindfulness toolkit and a way to enter more deeply into the vitality & sensory richness of what is happening in & around you right now. [link]

Activate your feminine energy with this 11-minute guided meditation designed to help you reconnect with your intuition, softness, and inner strength. Whether you're feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or out of balance, this practice will guide you gently back to your natural feminine essence — a place of grace, love, and magnetic presence. Through mindful breathwork, affirmations, and gentle visualization, you'll awaken the qualities of receptivity, compassion, and divine flow within you. This is more than a meditation — it's a spiritual reset, a chance to return to the beauty of who you are. Perfect to start or end your day, or anytime you need to recharge your feminine power. Put on your headphones, close your eyes, and allow yourself to receive. ✨ You are worthy. You are powerful. You are radiant. #FeminineEnergy #GuidedMeditation #DivineFeminine #MeditationForWomen #Empowerment #11MinuteMeditation #FemininePower #HealingMeditation #InnerGoddess #SelfLove feminine energy guided meditation, activate feminine energy, divine feminine meditation, feminine power meditation, 11 minute guided meditation, meditation for women, soft energy meditation, self love guided meditation, feminine energy healing, reconnect with your feminine energy, calm and feminine meditation, guided visualization feminine power, goddess energy meditation, healing the divine feminine, awaken feminine strength, inner peace feminine energy, radiant woman meditation, balance masculine feminine energy, tap into your femininity, daily meditation for women, emotional healing meditation, energy alignment guided practice, self-worth meditation, embracing softness meditation, manifest with feminine energy, guided feminine light, spiritual feminine meditation, inner radiance practice, mindfulness for women, magnetic feminine meditation, calming energy meditation, full moon feminine ritual, soft and powerful meditation, glow from within guided audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Activate your feminine energy with this 11-minute guided meditation designed to help you reconnect with your intuition, softness, and inner strength. Whether you're feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or out of balance, this practice will guide you gently back to your natural feminine essence — a place of grace, love, and magnetic presence. Through mindful breathwork, affirmations, and gentle visualization, you'll awaken the qualities of receptivity, compassion, and divine flow within you. This is more than a meditation — it's a spiritual reset, a chance to return to the beauty of who you are. Perfect to start or end your day, or anytime you need to recharge your feminine power. Put on your headphones, close your eyes, and allow yourself to receive. ✨ You are worthy. You are powerful. You are radiant. #FeminineEnergy #GuidedMeditation #DivineFeminine #MeditationForWomen #Empowerment #11MinuteMeditation #FemininePower #HealingMeditation #InnerGoddess #SelfLove feminine energy guided meditation, activate feminine energy, divine feminine meditation, feminine power meditation, 11 minute guided meditation, meditation for women, soft energy meditation, self love guided meditation, feminine energy healing, reconnect with your feminine energy, calm and feminine meditation, guided visualization feminine power, goddess energy meditation, healing the divine feminine, awaken feminine strength, inner peace feminine energy, radiant woman meditation, balance masculine feminine energy, tap into your femininity, daily meditation for women, emotional healing meditation, energy alignment guided practice, self-worth meditation, embracing softness meditation, manifest with feminine energy, guided feminine light, spiritual feminine meditation, inner radiance practice, mindfulness for women, magnetic feminine meditation, calming energy meditation, full moon feminine ritual, soft and powerful meditation, glow from within guided audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We mostly think of walking as an activity that is supposed to accomplish something: getting from point A to point B, exercising, reaching our daily step goals. And of course, those are all great reasons to go for a walk.  In today's practice, meditation teacher and bestselling author Jon Kabat-Zinn offers up another way that you can experience a walk—simply as a way to enter more deeply into the vitality and sensory richness of what is happening in and around you right now.  A walking meditation isn't about getting anywhere or accomplishing anything. It's just about being with each step, fully here, where you actually are. There is no arriving, other than continually arriving in the present moment.      If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  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 Learn more about the work and research of Jon Kabat-Zinn here. 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.

Send us a textWhat if marketing your business felt natural, authentic, and—dare we say—enjoyable? Mills Gray is on a mission to help service providers ditch the aggressive "bro marketing" tactics and build client journeys that feel good for everyone involved.Drawing from 17 years of business ownership and her fascinating background as a scuba instructor, Mills brings a fresh perspective to marketing high-ticket services. Her approach is refreshingly simple: find marketing strategies you actually enjoy and focus there, rather than spreading yourself thin across every platform and tactic."The key to all of it is finding the thing that you really enjoy doing and also getting your marketing message right," Mills explains. Too often, we market from our expert perspective, five steps ahead of where our clients actually are. The result? Our messaging falls flat because we're not addressing the problems our clients recognize they have.Mills walks us through creating a natural client journey that respects the relationship-building process. Comparing it to dating, she reminds us that rushing to sell is like proposing on the first date—it simply doesn't work. Instead, she recommends nurturing leads through value-driven content that helps potential clients get to know you before making a purchasing decision.When it comes to lead magnets, Mills advocates for simplicity: "Don't get too bogged down. Do two hours max on your lead magnet and then just send the damn thing." She explains that cold audiences will give you seven minutes of their attention at most, so focus on quick wins rather than elaborate challenges.For service providers struggling with pricing, Mills offers a refreshing perspective on valuing your time and expertise appropriately. She challenges the notion that lower prices lead to more sales, explaining that perception of value plays a crucial role in client decisions.Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your existing business, this conversation will help you create marketing that aligns with who you are while effectively connecting with the clients you're meant to serve.Resources:Mills' website: https://www.millsgray.com/  The Ultimate Time Audit & Productivity System (Freebie)Grab it here: TIME AUDIT WORKBOOKHow to Hire Your First VA for $27Get it now: GROWTH CHEATSHEETDiscover Your WHY – Free 5-Day WorkshopSign up for free here: DISCOVER YOUR WHYThe Mom Balance Playbook (Freebie for Managing the Mayhem)Download here: MOM BALANCE PLAYBOOKHire a VA or start your VA business here: https://camillewalker.co/5-Minute Meditations for Kids PodcastListen & subscribe here: APPLE SPOTIFYTop 100 Mompreneur Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/mompreneur_podcasts/ Connect with Mills:IG: https://www.instagram.c

This meditation was taken from the monthly bonus episode of Something For Everybody that's exclusively on Patreon.  - Access the full episode @ https://Patreon.com/AaronMachbitz or on YouTube by becoming a channel member.  - Other Ways to Support SFE:  Become a Supporter: https://www.Patreon.com/AaronMachbitz Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.aaronmachbitz.com/quit - Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AaronMachbitz X: https://x.com/AaronMachbitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMachbitz Website: https://aaronmachbitz.com

Tonglen, sometimes called loving-kindness meditation, is a Tibetan practice of giving and receiving.  In Tonglen, we open ourselves to our entire experience, including what is painful and difficult. We acknowledge our suffering, including the suffering we share with others. Then, we release intentions for peace, healing, and love out into the world.   In today's meditation, teacher Kimberly Brown guides us through a gentle practice based on Tonglen. This meditation is a space for us to simply experience our struggle, to breathe in any tension or tightness, and to breathe out love, both as a sense of openness and ease, and also as a way of being at peace with ourselves and others.  Note that this practice includes longer pauses of complete silence for reflection and presence. If you want more time, feel free to pause the recording as you go.      If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  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 Kimberly Brown here and read her recent (and timely) article on Mindful.org. 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.

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When we are experiencing difficult emotions or situations, our first impulse is often to look for a way out—usually through distracting, numbing, running, or denying.   But what if the key to getting to the other side of difficulty is to simply be with it, offering the discomfort our courageous awareness and presence?  In this week's practice, author and meditation teacher Ed Halliwell guides us through a meditation we can lean on when things get tough.   Note that this practice includes longer pauses of complete silence for reflection and presence. If you want more time, feel free to pause the recording as you go.      If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  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 Ed Halliwell here. 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.

Hello Fam, Due to some changes in policies in streaming platforms like Spotify, we would be changing our Sleep Music only content to Guided Meditation + Sleep Music to help you sleep better. As uploading Music Only Tracks would make the Spotify remove our Podcast, so that's the reason for changing To Guided Meditation Tracks. We will also be coming soon with our own Android/iOS app to serve you better. Hope you understand and continue to support us. Regards, The Mindset Meditation Team Don't Click This: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjS Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindsetmeditationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= 10 Minute Meditation for Acceptance and Gratitude | Beginner Meditation Series | Mindful Movement 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

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Meditation is not the absence of thought, but the ability to consider a thought long enough for it to become reality. For this week's 1 - Minute Meditation, we are focusing on Freedom . . . About Tashima Jones — Tashima Jones is a life coach, author, and brand consultant helping people and brands gain more clarity, sustainability, and fulfillment. Visit TashimaJones.Com for more. . . . The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Voice/Words © Tashima Jones / Tashima Jones Media, LLC || Music: Present/Ikson Or Spring.

Should you kill your pain? Have you ever wondered if pain could actually be useful? It can be easy to think of pain as the enemy, something that you need to push away, or silence. But what if instead of shutting it down, you could learn to tell the difference between pain that guides you and moves you forward and pain that holds you back? Are you ready to learn the language of pain, have a conversation with your body and become a High Functioning Human? For more, including my free Face Mapping chart and 5-minute breathing meditation, go to www.savannahalalia.com.------------------------------------------------------------------------Let's stay connected! Come explore and play in my world! YOUR INTUITIVE LIFE - my signature VIP program for living your best life! https://yourintuitivelife.com YOUR FACE SYMMETRY - https://savannahalalia.com/face-symmetry/ HUMAN FOOD 101 - https://HumanFood101.com 20-MINUTE MEDITATION - https://savannahalalia.com/20min-meditation COLON CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3HvuF4l KIDNEY CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3wsQgE7 LIVER CLEANSE - http://bit.ly/3Yf5N6z INSTAGRAM - http://bit.ly/3XFMJOm FACEBOOOK - http://bit.ly/3ksaqvd TWITTER - http://bit.ly/3ku5m9M TIKTOK - http://bit.ly/3QUxjn2 WEBSITE - www.savannahalalia.com EMAIL - hello@savannahalalia.com

You might not think of mindfulness as being a resource to help with decision-making, but moments of intentional silence can sharpen our mental clarity and help us discern which choices feel most aligned.  In this guided practice, meditation teacher Toby Sola offers a simple technique you can use, whether you're facing a life-changing choice or are just feeling overwhelmed by all the small decisions that often crowd our busy lives.   Note that this practice includes pauses of complete silence that might be longer than our listeners are accustomed to. This is to give you time to spend in contemplation. If you want more time, feel free to pause the recording as you go.      If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  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 Toby Sola and his company Brightmind here. 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.

If you've ever been awake at three a.m., tossing and turning and wishing you could snap your fingers and get back to sleep, then you know: the more you try to fall asleep, the less likely you are to drift off. In this week's guided practice, we're revisiting a meditation with Mark Bertin that can release the striving, let go of tension, and make it easier for body and mind to settle into rest.  A quick note: Since this is a sleep meditation, you won't be hearing a closing bell or statement like usual, but instead just a drifting off into silence.  If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  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 Dr. Mark Bertin here. 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.

If you've ever been awake at three a.m., tossing and turning and wishing you could snap your fingers and get back to sleep, then you know: the more you try to fall asleep, the less likely you are to drift off. In this week's guided practice, we're revisiting a meditation with Mark Bertin that can release the striving, let go of tension, and make it easier for body and mind to settle into rest.  A quick note: Since this is a sleep meditation, you won't be hearing a closing bell or statement like usual, but instead just a drifting off into silence.  If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  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 Dr. Mark Bertin here. 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.

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for turning to this meditation during difficult moments. Panic attacks can feel overwhelming, but with gentle tools, we can find our way back to steadier shores. Let me know in the comments what helps you most during anxious times. With calming presence, Michelle.

In this guided meditation, we focus on opening the heart, connecting with others, and releasing negative energy. Through visualizing a soft pink light of love and healing, we cleanse guilt and strengthen our bonds with those around us. The meditation concludes with a reflection on the abundance of love in the world and the importance of sharing it with others.Takeaways:This meditation can be practiced at any time of the day.Deep breathing connects you with your body and heart.Visualizing pink light aids in healing and cleansing.Releasing guilt is crucial for emotional well-being.Sending love strengthens connections with others.Imagining a campfire facilitates open communication.Letting go of negative feelings frees the soul.Expanding love positively impacts the world.Recognizing the abundance of love is vital.Final reflections help carry peace into daily life.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Guided Meditation 01:07 - Connecting with the Heart 03:43 - Releasing Guilt and Negative Energy 05:03 - Sending Love to Others 05:07 - New Chapter 07:22 - Expanding Love and Peace 08:51 - Conclusion and Reflection............More LinksFor Crina´s website For Crina's Instagram click here!For Dream Again Podcast's Instagram click here!For Youtube Don't Forget is time to DREAM AGAIN

Bright Bold & Real has produced a special community series - Mindful Community Collective, MC² - to refresh and heal. This guided meditation is perfect to rest your mind and give your week a sense of calm, grace, and flexibility. Consider this time an oasis for your mind and soul.

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for joining me in this twilight appreciation. Sunsets remind us of the beauty in endings and the grace of letting go. Let me know in the comments how I can better support your journey of evening reflection. With twilight blessings, Michelle.

Have you ever wondered why there are so many varieties of meditation practices, and why some of them seem to contradict each other in approach, style, or even objective?  In today's guided practice, meditation teacher Toby Sola walks us through three common types of meditation. Plus, he explains why the word “meditation” is very much like the word “sport”—and how all these different practices actually share the same overarching purpose.  If you're new to meditation or curious about trying new approaches, you'll love this week's practice.  Note that there are intentional pauses included in today's recording. If you'd like more time to practice the techniques outlined here, please feel free to pause the recording as you go along.   If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  There's still time to get in on some of our best Mother's Day deals! Claim up to 50% off—ends May 12th.  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 Toby Sola and his company Brightmind here. 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.

Have you ever wondered why there are so many varieties of meditation practices, and why some of them seem to contradict each other in approach, style, or even objective?  In today's guided practice, meditation teacher Toby Sola walks us through three common types of meditation. Plus, he explains why the word “meditation” is very much like the word “sport”—and how all these different practices actually share the same overarching purpose.  If you're new to meditation or curious about trying new approaches, you'll love this week's practice.  Note that there are intentional pauses included in today's recording. If you'd like more time to practice the techniques outlined here, please feel free to pause the recording as you go along.   If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  There's still time to get in on some of our best Mother's Day deals! Claim up to 50% off—ends May 12th.  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 Toby Sola and his company Brightmind here. 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.

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for joining me in this celebration of daybreak. Sunrises remind us that each day offers a new canvas, regardless of yesterday's story. Let me know in the comments how I can better support your journey of dawn appreciation. With morning blessings, Michelle.

Mother's Day isn't just brunch and flowers—it can stir up a lot of emotions, especially for moms feeling unseen or overwhelmed. In this heartfelt episode, we talk about the invisible mental load of motherhood, why Mother's Day can be complicated, and how to honor the evolving relationships in your life—including the one you have with yourself. Whether you're a new mom, seasoned mama, or somewhere in between, this is your permission slip to feel it all, give yourself grace, and reconnect with what truly matters in motherhood.In This Episode, You'll Learn:✅ Why motherhood is more than a role—it's a relationship, with your kids and with yourself.✅ How to navigate the emotional complexity of Mother's Day, especially if you're feeling disappointed or unseen✅Why tending to your relationship with yourself is just as important as caring for your kids.Want to create simple systems that work for YOU? Book a Systems Strategy Call with me! In just 30 minutes, we'll pinpoint where you feel stuck and build a habit-based system to help you feel more in control. Schedule your call now at jessielarson.com/systems!Resources & Links You Need To Support You!Delegate to your kids and Simplify With Zone CleaningGet Help Setting Up Your Systems!Free Weekly “Start with Intention” Call: Join me every Monday at 11:00 am MST for our free “Start with Intention” Call. SIGN UP HERE!5 Minute Meditations for Kids: Build healthy mental habits for the whole family with this great resource. You can listen on Spotify (with video), on Apple, and we are also on YouTube.One-on-One Coaching and Systems Strategy Calls: If you want personalized help, click here to book a discovery call!

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for turning inward after experiencing relationship tension. Taking time to calm our emotions is a profound act of love – both for ourselves and our relationships. Let me know in the comments how I can better support your journey toward relationship harmony. With peaceful understanding, Michelle.

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for showing up for yourself today. Confrontation can be challenging, but with the right mindset, it becomes an opportunity for growth and deeper understanding. Let me know in the comments how I can better support your journey toward confident communication. With steady strength, Michelle.

Many modern Western cultures don't have a deep understanding of land as a source of collective identity, story, or purpose. There is a sense that, yes, land can be lovely—but it is mainly seen as a source of recreation or extraction, not necessarily as an integral part of what shapes us and future generations.   In this guided practice, Indigenous scholar and teacher Yuria Celidwen introduces a fresh way to consider our connection to the natural spaces around us. This is a practice that invites reverence, gratitude, and belonging, where our experience of the earth moves from being strictly transactional to being interconnected and relational.  This meditation is part of our Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement series, where we're sharing guided practices from the women featured in our 2025 special edition of Mindful magazine.   If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  Curious about the many benefits of being a member? Learn about our subscription tiers and join Mindful here. 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 Yuria Celidwen here. You can learn more about Yuria's story and how her work is fostering an “ethics of belonging”  on Mindful.org, where we interviewed her for our 2025 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement feature. 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.

Many modern Western cultures don't have a deep understanding of land as a source of collective identity, story, or purpose. There is a sense that, yes, land can be lovely—but it is mainly seen as a source of recreation or extraction, not necessarily as an integral part of what shapes us and future generations.   In this guided practice, Indigenous scholar and teacher Yuria Celidwen introduces a fresh way to consider our connection to the natural spaces around us. This is a practice that invites reverence, gratitude, and belonging, where our experience of the earth moves from being strictly transactional to being interconnected and relational.  This meditation is part of our Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement series, where we're sharing guided practices from the women featured in our 2025 special edition of Mindful magazine.   If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  Curious about the many benefits of being a member? Learn about our subscription tiers and join Mindful here. 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 Yuria Celidwen here. You can learn more about Yuria's story and how her work is fostering an “ethics of belonging”  on Mindful.org, where we interviewed her for our 2025 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement feature. 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.

Feeling tired, foggy, anxious, or just… off? And yet your doctor says your labs are 'normal'? You're not imagining things. In this episode, I sit down with hormone health expert Carly Franc, DNP, to talk about why so many women are dismissed by traditional lab work, how perimenopause often starts earlier than we think, and what it really means to optimize your hormones. We also dive into how to advocate for yourself in the medical system, what labs to ask for, and how to start feeling vibrant and like you again. This is a must-listen if you've ever felt unheard or unsure about your health.In This Episode, You'll Learn:✅ Why "normal labs" don't always mean optimal health—and what tests to actually ask for✅How to recognize early signs of hormone imbalance (even in your 30s!) and what you can do about it✅What hormone optimization really is, how it works, and why it's a game-changer for energy, mood, and overall wellness✅How to find a trusted provider who truly listens and specializes in hormone health

Send us a textMarketing doesn't have to be a mystery, especially for busy moms building businesses. Sasha Fidenchuk pulls back the curtain on what actually works, sharing insights from her remarkable journey from corporate executive to successful entrepreneur and mother of two.After building a six-figure spray tan business in just six months, then pivoting during the pandemic, Sasha discovered her true calling: helping other entrepreneurs achieve real growth through strategic marketing. Now as co-founder of Daring House with her husband, she's on a mission to bring big business strategies to small business owners who are changing the world.Forget pretty logos and websites—they're not enough. The true power lies in understanding your customer data and creating marketing that resonates across channels. Sasha reveals the email marketing secrets that consistently generate 8-12x returns for her clients, including how to craft subject lines that spark curiosity and leverage social proof for maximum conversions. Her approach treats marketing not as isolated tactics but as an interconnected ecosystem that builds relationships before sales.Beyond business strategy, Sasha offers a refreshing perspective on balancing motherhood and ambition. Like the ocean constantly shifting from tumultuous waves to serene stillness, women can embody fierce leadership and nurturing tenderness within minutes. This duality isn't a weakness but our superpower as entrepreneurial mothers.Whether you're just starting your business journey or looking to level up your marketing approach, this conversation delivers actionable insights while affirming that you don't have to choose between success and presence with your family. You truly can have both—sometimes within the same five minutes!Resources:Sasha's  Website: https://www.sashafedunchak.com/                                 https://daringhaus.com/  The Ultimate Time Audit & Productivity System (Freebie)Grab it here: TIME AUDIT WORKBOOKHow to Hire Your First VA for $27Get it now: GROWTH CHEATSHEETDiscover Your WHY – Free 5-Day WorkshopSign up for free here: DISCOVER YOUR WHYThe Mom Balance Playbook (Freebie for Managing the Mayhem)Download here: MOM BALANCE PLAYBOOKHire a VA or start your VA business here: https://camillewalker.co/5-Minute Meditations for Kids PodcastListen & subscribe here: APPLE SPOTIFYTop 100 Mompreneur Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/mompreneur_podcasts/ Connect with Sasha:Instagram: @sashafedunchak Tiktok: @sashadaring Connect with Camille: Follow Camille on Instagram: www.instagram.com/CamilleWalker.coFollow Call Me CEO on Instagram: www.in

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for showing up for yourself today. Building self-confidence is a journey of remembering your inherent value rather than creating something new. Let me know in the comments how I can better support your path to self-worth. With loving belief in you, Michelle.

Book your free discovery call directly, visit: www.robertjamescoaching.com In this episode of the OCD and Anxiety Podcast, we dive into a soothing 10-minute guided meditation designed to help you move away from overthinking and towards a place of peace and calm. Whether you're struggling with racing thoughts or simply need a mental reset, this practice guides you back to the present moment, providing a break from the cycle of worry and anxiety. Join us as we explore mindfulness techniques to gently shift your focus, embrace the present, and cultivate a calmer mind amidst the noise of everyday 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.  

Recent studies have confirmed that the constant presence and use of tech in our lives have become a hazard to our well-being on multiple levels.  Meditation teacher, mindful tech designer, and self-identified tech lover Jay Vidyarthi observes, “It's okay to enjoy technology. Tech becomes a problem when we get so attached to it that our lives fall out of balance—and this happens because a certain device or app or game or even your work email might satisfy a specific, lacking, healthy emotional need.” So how do we mindfully hold that tension and seek balance in our relationship to technology?  In today's meditation, Jay leads us through a contemplative practice that can help us dig down and understand our motivations for using tech, while also identifying ways to be more intentional about the why, how, and when of our digital consumption.  If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  Curious about the many benefits of being a member? Learn about our  subscription tiers and join Mindful here. 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 Jay Vidyarthi here. If you live in North America and are interested in creating a healthier relationship to all the screens in your life, you can enter to win a free copy of Jay's new book, Reclaim Your Mind: Seven Strategies to Enjoy Tech Mindfully, which offers a compassionate, research-informed path to a more intentional digital life. The contest runs through May 17th, and it's easy and free to enter. Just click here.    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.

Recent studies have confirmed that the constant presence and use of tech in our lives have become a hazard to our well-being on multiple levels.  Meditation teacher, mindful tech designer, and self-identified tech lover Jay Vidyarthi observes, “It's okay to enjoy technology. Tech becomes a problem when we get so attached to it that our lives fall out of balance—and this happens because a certain device or app or game or even your work email might satisfy a specific, lacking, healthy emotional need.” So how do we mindfully hold that tension and seek balance in our relationship to technology?  In today's meditation, Jay leads us through a contemplative practice that can help us dig down and understand our motivations for using tech, while also identifying ways to be more intentional about the why, how, and when of our digital consumption.  If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  Curious about the many benefits of being a member? Learn about our  subscription tiers and join Mindful here. 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 Jay Vidyarthi here. If you live in North America and are interested in creating a healthier relationship to all the screens in your life, you can enter to win a free copy of Jay's new book, Reclaim Your Mind: Seven Strategies to Enjoy Tech Mindfully, which offers a compassionate, research-informed path to a more intentional digital life. The contest runs through May 17th, and it's easy and free to enter. Just click here.    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.

Welcome to 5 Minute Meditations. Tonight's episode, “A Gentle Journey to Sleep,” is designed to guide you gently into restorative sleep, releasing the day and preparing your body and mind for deep rest.What meditation would serve your journey right now? Leave your requests in the comments – your needs guide this podcast. I cherish each suggestion and create meditations based on what you're experiencing. Your voice matters deeply to this community. If you're finding value in these meditations, please take a moment to rate the podcast – it helps others discover this healing space. ✨ Thank you for sharing your journey with me.This calming practice will guide you through:Full-body relaxationNight sky visualizationSoothing sleep affirmationsWave-like tension releaseA peaceful drifting sensationWhether you struggle with falling asleep, experience racing thoughts at bedtime, or simply want to enhance your sleep quality, this meditation will help you transition naturally into slumber.Remember, sleep is your natural state. This meditation simply helps you remove the obstacles to what your body already knows how to do perfectly.Rest well!

In this episode, I'm diving into a mindset shift that's been life-changing for me and for the moms I coach—moving from productive to purposeful. If you've ever felt guilty for resting, taking a nap, or doing something just for you because it didn't feel “productive,” I want to help you reframe that.As busy moms juggling work, family, and all the day-to-day responsibilities, it's easy to believe we have to constantly be doing in order to feel valuable. But what if rest, joy, and presence were on purpose? I'll share practical and relatable examples of what it looks like to lead a more intentional life and give yourself credit for the things that matter most—even when they don't look “productive” on the outside.Let's stop chasing productivity for productivity's sake and start embracing purpose.In This Episode, You'll Learn:✅ Why shifting from productive to purposeful can help you ditch the guilt and feel more fulfilled✅Real-life examples of activities that are deeply purposeful—even if they don't look productive on the surface✅How to start giving yourself credit for the things that truly matter and build an intentional life as a busy mom

Beautiful Souls,Thank you for joining me on this special Earth Day meditation. Our connection to this magnificent planet runs deep, and today we honor that sacred relationship. Let me know in the comments how you're celebrating Earth Day and nurturing our shared home. With gratitude for our planet, Michelle.

If you've faced challenging or polarizing conversations lately, you likely know how difficult it can be to connect and cooperate with the person on the other side of that interaction.  In today's guided practice, Dr. Shalini Bahl invites us to explore our innate interconnectedness by recognizing our needs and those of others, so that we can be empowered to work together in new and creative ways that benefit all involved.  This meditation is part of our Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement series, where we're sharing guided practices from the women featured in our 2025 special edition of Mindful magazine.   If you'd like the transcription of this guided meditation, it will be online on Mindful.org next week.  Curious about the many benefits of being a member? Learn about our  subscription tiers and join Mindful here. 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 Dr. Bahl here. You can learn more about Shalini's story and how she leads through bringing mindfulness to organizations, marketing, and business on Mindful.org, where we interviewed her for our 2025 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement feature. 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.

When you're the parent of growing children, finding pants that actually fit can feel like an impossible quest. One week they fit perfectly, and the next your child's ankles are suddenly exposed while the waist is swimming. It's a universal parenting frustration that Lauren, founder of Gili Guise, experienced firsthand with her tall, texture-sensitive son."I needed something that could get on and off easily, that could adjust with boys as they grow, whether they're tall and lanky or they're a little bit thicker," Lauren explains. After countless shopping trips ending in unworn clothes and wasted money, she took matters into her own hands. Drawing on her determination rather than fashion experience, Lauren designed pants that could extend in both length and waist, starting with a reasonably sized waistband instead of the oversized ones typical in adjustable children's clothing.The name Gili Guise represents the entire family behind the brand—Greg (G), Indy (I), Lauren (L), and Ireland (I)—reflecting how deeply integrated family is in every aspect of the business. Lauren's children don't just model the clothes; they're actively involved in the design process, offering opinions on colors and patterns. This family-first approach has created clothing that truly works for kids, from the soft, durable denim to the tag-free construction that won't irritate sensitive skin.Beyond creating practical children's clothing, Lauren has built a brand that empowers mothers to pursue their passions while still prioritizing family. She navigates the delicate balance of entrepreneurship and motherhood by working early mornings, during school hours, and late evenings, always ready to put down her work when her children need attention. "I want my daughter to know that there's opportunity for women to do whatever they want if they have the passion and drive to do it," she shares. Visit giliguise.com to discover clothing that grows with your child and supports a mom-founded business reimagining what children's fashion can be.Resources:Gili Guise Website: https://www.giliguise.com/ Hosting a Kids Rave Party called "Get GILI" hosted by GILi Guise in the Twin Cities.  https://mnkidrave.com  The Ultimate Time Audit & Productivity System (Freebie)Grab it here: TIME AUDIT WORKBOOKHow to Hire Your First VA for $27Get it now: GROWTH CHEATSHEETDiscover Your WHY – Free 5-Day WorkshopSign up for free here: DISCOVER YOUR WHYThe Mom Balance Playbook (Freebie for Managing the Mayhem)Download here: MOM BALANCE PLAYBOOKHire a VA or start your VA business here: https://camillewalker.co/5-Minute Meditations for Kids PodcastListen & subscribe here: APPLE SPOTIFYTop 100 Mompreneur Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/mompreneur_podcasts/ Connect with Lauren:Instagram: @giliguise - https://www.instagram.com/giligui

Amy Leclerc's journey from the glossy world of New York fashion publishing to franchise co-owner of Sit Still, a revolutionary children's hair salon concept, is a masterclass in career reinvention and entrepreneurial vision."I joke that every year it was a different apartment, a different job, a different boyfriend," Amy laughs, painting a vivid picture of her early New York career—a real-life "Devil Wears Prada" experience that taught her invaluable lessons about taking big swings in business. When motherhood brought her back to the Pacific Northwest, she spotted untapped potential during her son's first haircut at a local children's salon called Sit Still. The experience was unlike the primary-colored, cartoon-filled environments typically aimed at children: "Unlike the doctor's office or daycare, it was so cool... there was a retail shop selling Moroccan oil, irreverent t-shirts, temporary tattoos." That moment of discovery planted the seed for her next entrepreneurial chapter.Drawing from her experience scaling Bar 3 fitness studios from a small operation to over 150 locations nationwide, Amy approached Sit Still's founder with a vision for national expansion. She shares candid insights about what makes franchising work: "Franchising at its best should feel like paint by numbers." This means creating detailed playbooks covering everything from training protocols to bathroom amenities—all the elements that create a consistent brand experience while allowing for local market adaptation.Perhaps most compelling is Amy's philosophy on reimagining success as a working mother. Describing herself as "unemployable," she's designed a career that allows her to "play around with the Legos that are my schedule" to be present during her children's pivotal moments. "When your kids embark on middle school, high school... that's the time to be present. That is when the stakes are higher." Her story proves that entrepreneurship can create the freedom to align business success with personal values—a powerful reminder that we can design careers that serve our lives rather than the other way around.Ready to reimagine what success looks like on your own terms? Amy's journey will inspire you to take those big swings while staying true to what matters most.Resources:Sit Still Kids: https://sitstillkids.com/ The Ultimate Time Audit & Productivity System (Freebie)Grab it here: TIME AUDIT WORKBOOKHow to Hire Your First VA for $27Get it now: GROWTH CHEATSHEETDiscover Your WHY – Free 5-Day WorkshopSign up for free here: DISCOVER YOUR WHYThe Mom Balance Playbook (Freebie for Managing the Mayhem)Download here: MOM BALANCE PLAYBOOKHire a VA or start your VA business here: https://camillewalker.co/5-Minute Meditations for Kids PodcastListen & subscribe here: APPLE SPOTIFYTop 100 Mompreneur Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/mompreneur_podcasts/ Connect with Amy:LinkedIn:

For as long as he can remember, Leonard Koren has been searching for beauty and pleasure. Throughout his career, the author and artist—he prefers the term “creator”—has spent considerable time putting to paper expressions and conceptual views that architects, artists, designers, and others have long struggled to find the proper framing of or words for. In 1976, when he launched the counterculture publication WET: The Magazine of Gourmet Bathing, he ushered in the idea of “gourmet bathing,” which has maintained a potent cultural niche in the nearly 50 years since. With Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers, published in 1994, Koren introduced the Japanese expression for “beautiful, imperfect, and impermanent” to the West, where it quickly took on a life of its own. Perhaps one of Koren's greatest talents is his rare ability to translate philosophical meditations on seemingly esoteric subjects into accessible, approachable texts about ways of being, seeing, thinking, making, and feeling. On the episode, Koren details his best—and worst—baths, and explains why he views his life as one long aesthetic experience.Special thanks to our Season 11 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Leonard Koren[4:01] “Undesigning the Bath”[7:30] Century Tower[7:30] 7132 Hotel (Therme Vals)[9:26] “WET: The Magazine of Gourmet Bathing”[9:26] Max Palevsky[9:26] Craig Elwood[13:32] “From ‘WET' to ‘Wabi-Sabi': Leonard Koren's Adventurous Aesthetic Journey”[13:32] Mick Jagger[13:32] Richard Gere[13:32] Debbie Harry[17:09] Charlie Haas[18:25] “The Slow Lane”[18:25] Pilar Viladas[21:49] “How to Take a Japanese Bath”[21:49] “Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers”[21:49] “Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts”[28:23] Okakura Kakuzō's “The Book of Tea”[31:38] Glenn Adamson[31:38] Sen no Rikyū[39:29] “Noise Reduction: A 10-Minute Meditation for Quieting the Mind”[42:32] “The Haggler's Handbook”[44:22] “283 Useful Ideas from Japan”[46:56] “The Flower Shop”[46:56] Blumenkraft[46:56] “On Creating Things Aesthetic”[46:56] “Which “Aesthetics” Do You Mean?”