Podcasts about practical meditation

Send us a textAre you ready to rewire your brain, break free from stress, and deepen your spiritual life?In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof and father of biohacking, to explore his transformative new book, Heavily Meditated.Dave shares practical tools and cutting-edge neuroscience to help you reprogram your nervous system, unlock deeper faith through forgiveness, and enter sacred states—without meditating for hours each day.From mitochondrial survival instincts to Maslow's transcendence, this conversation blends Christian values, meditation techniques, and biohacking strategies for modern believers.

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These are likely the first AI assisted show notes done on this site for a podcast with Danish meditation teacher/coach, author, and translator Niels Lyngsø recorded Sept 25, 2024: Topics Discussed: Key Takeaways: Quotes: Closing Thoughts: Niels encourages listeners to take a pragmatic approach to meditation and Buddhist teachings. Whether it’s 10 minutes a dayContinue reading "Who Gets Wise With Practical Meditation? In Conversation With Niels Lyngsø"

In the latest episode of the Circuit of Success podcast, host Brett Gilliland sits down with Giovanni Dienstmann, a renowned self-discipline coach, meditation teacher, and author. Giovanni, the creator of the highly popular meditation blog Live and Dare and author of best-selling books like Practical Meditation and Mindful Self-Discipline shares his insights on overcoming self-doubt and building lasting self-esteem. He delves into "wise confidence," a balanced state where self-belief is harmonized with a realistic understanding of life's challenges. This state allows individuals to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and a clear sense of purpose.   Giovanni's newest book, Wise Confidence: Overcome Self-Doubt and Build Lasting Self-Esteem, released in March 2024, brings a transformative approach to the age-old struggle of self-doubt. During the podcast, he discusses how meditation and self-discipline can help individuals unlock their inner strength and find peace, even amidst chaos. Giovanni emphasizes that mastering the mind through meditation is not just about stress reduction, but about creating a life where peace of mind, empowerment, and well-being are daily experiences. As a leader in the mindfulness space, Giovanni Dienstmann's teachings are grounded in the intersection of wisdom, peace, and power. His bold promise is that anyone, regardless of their current life circumstances, can access a place within themselves that is untouched by anxiety, fear, or lack. Through his work, Giovanni provides practical tools and insights to help individuals discover this inner sanctuary and transform their lives from the inside out. Giovanni emphasizes the idea of living "inside out," meaning that one's internal mindset and values should guide one's external actions, rather than letting external circumstances dictate their inner state. He also shares his personal meditation practices, which involve extensive daily sessions, and discusses how different types of meditation can cater to individual needs. The podcast seems geared toward individuals interested in personal growth, mental wellness, and achieving success through disciplined practices and a positive mindset. Learn more at www.mindfulselfdiscipline.com and www.liveanddare.com Watch Full Episode Here!

This episode explores the benefits and practical applications of meditation in the real world, particularly for individuals with busy, technology-driven lifestyles. The conversation includes Ann Swanson's journey from anxiety to discovering yoga and meditation in Hawaii, emphasizing meditation's practicality for busy schedules without the need for lengthy sessions or perfect settings. I put over 180 minutes of love into every episode. Support me by subscribing or sharing with others.Link to the book Meditation for the Real World: https://www.annswansonwellness.com/meditation-for-the-real-worldWe discuss the impact of meditation on mental and physical health, supported by scientific research and personal anecdotes. Ann gives tips on how we can integrate short, mindful practices and breathing exercises into daily routines to enhance focus, mental clarity, and overall well-being, offering accessible strategies for tech professionals and others to incorporate meditation into their lives for improved focus, creativity, and stress management.

In this episode we are talking about managing distractions with the help of willpower. While many adults with ADHD may be put off by the concept of willpower, building that willpower muscle can be an effective strategy for thriving with adult ADHD. Back on the podcast is Giovanni Dienstmann, a sought-after meditation teacher and author of the books Practical Meditation, Mindful Self-Discipline, and ..Wise Confidence. Giovanni and Dave discuss the following on this episode of Overcoming Distractions. ·         Giovanni provides a well thought out definition of willpower and how it affects our lives. ·         He discusses why willpower must be a daily habit and how we build upon it, much like building muscle. ·         Dave and Giovanni discuss why distractions are another form of seeking energy. ·         How decision fatigue and willpower are connected and how increasing willpower can reduce decision fatigue. Giovanni goes through a simple framework for improving willpower in our ADHD lives. That includes working on our environment and working on ourselves. That includes both mental and physical environment. Working environment adjustments can include minimizing any type of electronic notifications such as your phone. Website blockers if necessary and decluttering your environment. And Giovanni discusses a process for slowing down and building effective intentions to help build  willpower. You can find Giovanni's books and his app here. https://www.mindfulselfdiscipline.com/ **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave's calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min  

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation trainer and author. In 1993, at the age of 21, he ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. He is the author of two books, A Monk's Guide to Happiness and Hanbook for Hardtimes.In this week's episode we discuss practical meditation, training your brain for happiness, the power of breath & moreHis books include 'A Monk's Guide to Happiness' and 'Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living'._______________________________If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: unquestionablepod@gmail.comFind us here:Twitter: @unquestionpodInstagram: @unquestionablepodTik Tok: @unquestionablepodFacebook: @unquestionablepodcastYoutube: @unquestionablepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanni Dienstmann - Meditation Expert, Best-Selling Author, and Self-Discipline Coach. Giovanni is the creator of Live and Dare, one of the top five most popular meditation blogs on the planet. As an international author, meditation coach, and speaker, Giovanni is an expert in helping people overcome anxiety and stress to live a more calm and centered life.He is the author of the best-selling book Practical Meditation, which is available in eight different languages and has popularly been called “The Meditation Bible”. His newest book is called Mindful Self-Discipline: Living with Purpose and Achieving Your Goals in a World of DistractionsGiovanni's clients range from stay-at-home parents to entrepreneurs, C-level executives, and pro athletes.  His acclaimed program Limitless Life has helped thousands of people master their mind, find contentment and clarity, and have greater well-being in their lives.  To learn more about Giovanni and his work, visit LiveAndDare.com.   Quote: “In the twenty-first century, survival of the fittest means survival of the focused.”Talking points:Giovanni's journey of mindful self-disciplineWhat is self-discipline, the benefits of self-disciplineWillpower and meditation/mindfulnessThe difference between forming good habits and mindful self-discipline which includes habits but is more effective when it comes to reaching your goalsThe 3 pillars of mindful self-discipline: aspiration, awareness, and actionGiovanni's books and websites:- Practical Meditation: A Simple Step-by-Step Guideliveanddare.com- Mindful Self-Discipline: Living with Purpose and Achieving Your Goals in a World of Distractionsmindfulselfdiscipline.comThis episode was brought to you by OMByTheBeach.com with your host Josef Schinwald.

World-renowned meditation teacher, activist, and the best-selling author Benjamin Decker joins the Awakened Love podcast for a heart-centered exploration of Theosophy and the underlying truth in all major religions.   He also explores the importance of creativity and intimacy in our relationships, the deconstruction of the negative affects of childhood programming around religion, and he shares a fascinating and grounding perspective on the purpose of the belief in reincarnation.   ===   0:00 Intro 2:18 What is Theosophy? 6:57 Using Creativity to Find Common Ground 10:54 Creativity as intimacy 14:41 How All religions Can Work 19:24 Religious Deconstruction 27:54 Finding Your Community 34:40 Spiritual power and charisma 40:05 Reincarnation 42:39 Conclusion   ===   Ben Decker is a world-renowned meditation teacher, activist, and the best-selling author of Modern Spirituality: A Guide to the Heart of Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Art of Healing, as well as other books on meditation including Practical Meditation for Beginners; 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You. He is also the host of The Modern Spirituality Show.  His work is universal, well-rounded and rooted in ancient wisdom, theosophy, and modern pragmatism.  Ben has been featured in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, New York Post, Forbes Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Spirituality & Health, Thrive Magazine, LA Yoga, and more.   Titles: 4x Meditation Author & Speaker, Healer, Theosophist, Host of The Modern Spirituality Show.    ModernSpiritualityShow.com   ===   Follow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/angelikaalana/ https://www.instagram.com/awakenedlove/   My Website: https://www.angelikaalana.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Decker, is a social activist, meditation teacher, energy worker, and entrepreneur. He's the author of Practical Meditation for Beginners, a cross-disciplinary guide to ten different meditation techniques, the traditions that practice them, the scientific studies revealing their physiological efficacy, and instructions for their many real-life applications.

Wave of Harmony and Cooperation Around the Earth, A Meditation A Day with Ben Decker for the International Day of Peace Join us for A Meditation A Day on Enlightened World Network with Ben Decker, social activist, meditation teacher, and entrepreneur, as he leads our Meditation a Day on the International Day of Peace. https://www.facebook.com/enlightenedworldnetwork There is a spiritual awakening taking place around the globe -- and you can be a part of it. This special meditation will work with the energy of our hearts to set the collective intention for a wave of harmony and cooperation to flood the earth. Tap in to your divine nature, and find your center in a world that seems anything but centered. Ben Decker is the author of Modern Spirituality: A Guide to the Heart of Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Art of Healing, as well as three other best-sellers on meditation, including Practical Meditation for Beginners. You can pre-order Ben Decker's new book Modern Spirituality which comes out 9/29/20 here: https://amzn.to/3aNsN4W For more about Ben Decker: https://www.benjaminwdecker.com https://www.facebook.com/bendeckermeditation Join us daily for A Meditation A Day on Enlightened World Network Check out our website featuring over 150 lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling from the US, Australia, Japan, Britain and India. Explore our videos, articles and meditations. https://enlightenedworld.online Please consider donating to support the work of the EWN. https://www.paypal.me/EnlightenedWorld. Enlightened World Network Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/enlightenedworldnetwork EWN Enlightened Living Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EnlightenedWorldOnline Would you like to see your show listed here? Email us at welcome@enlightenedworld.online Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaime #angels #enlightenedworldnetwork #guidedmeditation #lightworkers #returntodivinelove #spirituality Please join our YT channel today, at http://bit.ly/2KQp6PD. Enlightened World, join our spiritually conscious community of lightworkers and explore articles, videos and meditations: https://enlightenedworld.online A Meditation a Day is sponsored by Enlightened World Network. Our intention is to come together to surround the planet, humanity, and ourselves with divine healing love. We know when two or more are gathered, that we then amplify the intention and energy for ourselves and for the collective. 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. Check out our website featuring over 150 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling www.enlightenedworld.online 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

There are only two steps that you need to take to change your life. Online Program owners will be familiar with what I call The Two-Piece Jigsaw.In this episode we're going into the practical details of the first piece of the jigsaw - the one thing that you must to do start changing your life - and it will start changing your life straight away.We're talking about meditation. And, I'm explaining why meditation is so life-changing and how to meditate.You'll discover practical ways to meditate anywhere, everywhere, anytime and, in particular, any time you actually need to press what I describe as The Reset Button to turn yourself on.Ultimately, that's what meditation does for you: it turns you on, tunes you in to the here and now where your life is actually taking place in real time.Ready for some practical baby steps?

This week Ben brings Rythmia Life Advancement Center's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeff McNairy, Psy.D., M.P.H. onto the show.  Jeff has been working in the health care field for 25 years. He has worked in a variety of medical environments and seen the struggle individuals have when actually trying to heal. The current Western system of heath care is deficient in healing the population. It is more concerned with managing symptoms and using external sources for “change.” Through Dr. McNairy's intense experience with the most desperate patient populations (addiction, acute mental health, and trauma), he has seen that the only real healing can come from within.Rythmia: https://rythmia.com Website:https://www.jeffmcnairy.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rythmia_/https://www.instagram.com/drjeffmcnairy/Press:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rythmia-points-societys-plant-medicine-160000005.htmlhttps://onken.co/dr-jeff-mcnairy-plant-medicine/Book a trip to Rythmia October 9th - 16th hosted by Ben Decker:https://rythmia.link/deckerevent Ben Decker, The Unplug App & The Modern Spirituality Podcast in The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/03/30/well/guided-meditations.html Develop Your Meditation Practice with books by Ben Decker: Modern Spirituality: A Guide to the Heart of Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Art of Healing https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1647398150/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i2 Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer Youhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1641520256/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i0 Daily Mindfulness: 365 Exercises to Deepen Your Practice and Find Peacehttps://www.amazon.com/Daily-Mindfulness-Exercises-Deepen-Practice/dp/164739192X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Meditations on Christ: A 5-Minute Guided Journal for Christianshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1646118065/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tpbk_p1_i3Affiliate of The Modern Spirituality Podcast:  

Join Ansley Weller for a Loving Kindness Meditation for World Day of Social Justice. Ansley is a Meditation Teacher, Social Activist and Lightworker. A Meditation a Day is sponsored by Enlightened World Network. Our intention is to come together to surround the planet, humanity, and ourselves with divine healing love. We know when two or more are gathered, that we then amplify the intention and energy for ourselves and for the collective. In this Loving-Kindness meditation, you will work to cultivate an unconditional, all-inclusive love for all things - people, pets, bugs, trees, the earth, and yourself. This meditation is featured in Day 10 of the boo, of “Practical Meditation for Beginners - 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You” by world renowned meditation teacher, author and activist, Ben Decker. Ansley's website: https://4squared.co​ Ansley's Facebook: https://facebook.com/ans.wel.3 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. Click here to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel with over 1000 videos: http://bit.ly/2KQp6PD Check out our website featuring over 150 lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling Explore our videos, articles and meditations. https://enlightenedworld.online #insightmeditation #lovingkindness #bendecker

There can be little argument: your mind is the most powerful, yet least explored personal asset under your care.  It embraces that mysterious bundle of synapses, the storehouse of experiences, the near-limitless panoply of driving emotional responses – and, of course, the Self – that nebulously defined essence that is both with and apart from all it beholds.  Author Chris von Hassett's Entering Your Mind meditatively guides you on a practical journey, helping you recognize the wondrous fullness of your own mind in its natural state.   The road he offers, Dzogchen practice, is an old and proven one, born in Tibet, and modified to suit our current bizarre lifestyles.  Host Bart Jackson brings Chris on air to share his methods of growing the understanding and immense potential of our own minds.  Tune in and learn how to tear away the boxes of society's concepts which hamper the freedom of our minds, and so many parts of our lives.

Giovanni Dienstmann is a meditation teacher, author, and self-discipline coach. As a self-discipline coach, Giovanni Dienstmann has helped hedge fund managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, ambitious professionals, artists and pro athletes to live a more focused and disciplined life. Since 2014 he has been successfully coaching people to overcome distractions, procrastination, self-doubt, fear, and other forms of self-sabotage. As a meditation teacher, Giovanni runs LiveAndDare.com, which is one of the top five most visited meditation blogs on the web. His first book, Practical Meditation, is available in eight different languages and has popularly been called “the meditation Bible”. Giovanni has over 10,000 hours of personal meditation practice and is a sought-after consultant to award-winning meditation apps. His meditation programs have helped over 20,000 people start a daily meditation practice, improve their psychological well-being, and master their minds. Social Links: https://mindfulselfdiscipline.com https://liveanddare.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEC3oKeWCmgIeVMwSant7kw Resources mentioned in this episode: - jakeadamdavey.com/brand - Instagram Growth & Monetisation Training: https://jakeadamdavey.com/instagalactic - Grow your brand with Instagram:https://jakeadamdavey.com/brand - jakeadamdavey.com/avatar Find out more: - Website: JakeAdamDavey.com - Instagram: instagram.com/jakeadamdavey - Facebook: facebook.com/jakedaveypage/ Don't Forget: If you're enjoying the podcast please do leave us a review and sharing is caring - if you know someone who would enjoy or benefit from today's topic, do hit the share button and pass it on. Thank you so much and until next time, stay on mission and do something extraordinary for others, keep inspiring, keep growing your circle of influence! Best, Jake Music references: Island by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Island-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6by8zhaG04Y

As a self-discipline coach, Giovanni Dienstmann has helped hedge fund managers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, ambitious professionals, artists, and pro athletes to live a more focused and disciplined life. Since 2014 he has been successfully coaching people to overcome distractions, procrastination, self-doubt, fear, and other forms of self-sabotage. Whatever self-discipline challenges you face, and whatever excuse you are telling yourself—Giovanni has seen it and has developed a tool to deal with it. Whether you need help building a consistent morning routine, breaking bad habits, finding your life purpose, increasing motivation and willpower, achieving your goals, or simply being more effective with your time and energy, Mindful Self-Discipline can help. As a meditation teacher, Giovanni runs LiveAndDare.com, which is one of the top five most visited meditation blogs on the web. His first book, Practical Meditation, is available in eight different languages and has popularly been called “the meditation Bible”. Giovanni has over 10,000 hours of personal meditation practice and is a sought-after consultant to award-winning meditation apps. His meditation programs have helped over 20,000 people start a daily meditation practice, improve their psychological well-being, and master their minds. Tune in!

You could probably split the world into meal-preppers and people who cook (or order takeaway) every night. Meal prepping can be a mindful activity, and help with you budget! So we’re going to teach you how to do it without the effort and allll the good vibes bb. LINKS Read ‘Why I Mindfully Chop Veggies When I Feel Stressed Or Overwhelmed’ by Eliza Sullivan for MindBodyGreen.com Read ‘Benefits of Self-Affirmation’ By David Creswell for Carnegie Melon University Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloyExecutive Producer: Elise CooperEditor: Adrian Walton Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ansley Weller for a Loving Kindness Meditation for World Day of Social Justice. Ansley is a Meditation Teacher, Social Activist and Lightworker. A Meditation a Day is sponsored by Enlightened World Network. Our intention is to come together to surround the planet, humanity, and ourselves with divine healing love. We know when two or more are gathered, that we then amplify the intention and energy for ourselves and for the collective. In this Loving-Kindness meditation, you will work to cultivate an unconditional, all-inclusive love for all things - people, pets, bugs, trees, the earth, and yourself. This meditation is featured in Day 10 of the boo, of “Practical Meditation for Beginners - 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You” by world renowned meditation teacher, author and activist, Ben Decker. Ansley's website: https://4squared.co​Ansley's Facebook: https://facebook.com/ans.wel.3 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. Check out our website featuring over 150 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling https://www.enlightenedworld.online

Meditation... we've all heard about it, but most of us have not realized the benefits due to confusion around what it is—and how to do it—from a practical standpoint. Sneak peek, you don't need to hide away in a mountain cave, make strange sounds, or follow a religion! In this episode Aaron and Dalila talk about the challenges they faced when first considering meditation, how they struggled to stick with it due to a lack of understanding, and the simple—practical—steps you can take to start your own meditation journey today.Key Topics:Obstacles to Starting Meditation (3:24)Key Reasons People Struggle Sticking With Meditation (12:36)Simple Steps to Practical Meditation (22:56)References:Chopra - 4 Reasons You Quit Meditation & How to OvercomeUCLA - Mindfulness Meditation BenefitsJoin the Conversation:Join our email list today and visit our blog at the Create New Patterns website www.createnewpatterns.com, on Instagram @createnewpatterns.podcast, on Twitter @CNP_Podcast, and on Facebook @CreateNewPatterns! We would love to hear your comments and any ideas you have for future topics.Remember to also check out our main sponsor Leaf & Riley at leafandriley.com or on Instagram (@leafandriley) for unique clothing from a company that believes that positivity and personal evolution are the keys to happiness!

Hey Modern Broads! I am so excited to share my conversation with Alexandra DeMartini with you! Alexandra is a spiritual leader and mentor who works with highly sensitive people. She has a rich, unique spiritual background that sets her apart from the majority of spiritual teachers in the online space. In this episode, we discuss intuition and how it impacts our lives, the value in difficult experiences, how to regulate our nervous system, inner child work, trauma, meditation, and navigating the current spiritual landscape. I have no doubt you'll have many new and interesting takeaways from this interview!In the episode, Alexandra shares that she is in a period of transition, and she has since found alignment with Christianity. She no longer subscribes to new age spirituality, and has shifted the way she uses her gifts, how she works with clients, and the content she shares online. For example, she no longer uses tarot in her work, and instead aligns herself with Christian values and beliefs. Alexandra demonstrates the beauty of an ongoing, ever-changing journey of growth and expansion.Find Alexandra online: Facebook  |  Facebook Group  |  Instagram (@hspmentor_alexandra)Resources from this episode: "A Scheme of Heaven" by Alexander Boxer (book)"Practical Meditation for Beginners" by Benjamin W. Decker (book)"Heal Your Body" by Louise Hay (book)Give Them LaLa (podcast)IG: @modern.broadFB: The Modern Broad Squad

Hello everyone! Here's an overdue podcast on Meditation. This is the first of a three part series that will help you pare-back the mystique of meditation to make it accessible and practical for your everyday life. This podcast concentrates on the meditation itself, then we deconstruct and demystify it in the next two episodes. Enjoy the meditation!

Come along with us with a guided Meditation with Kristen and discussions afterwards. 

Practical Meditation Leigh Martinuzzi · 969 Giovanni Dienstmann – Practical Meditation A fascinating conversation with Giovanni Dienstmann about meditation. We go beyond the practical conversation of how to meditate and search deeper into why and how to get started and maintain traction. Guest Bio. Giovanni Dienstmann is the creator of Live and Dare, one of the … Continue reading 969 Giovanni Dienstmann – Practical Meditation

Giovanni Dienstmann is an international author, meditation teacher, and self-discipline coach. He is trained in a wide range of modalities, including mindfulness, Zen Buddhism, and Mantra Yoga, and he is the author of the best-selling book, Practical Meditation. On this episode, Kim Forrester and Giovanni explore the concept of self-discipline and discuss why an unwavering commitment to our authentic goals and values is vital, if we truly want to thrive. This episode is made with love and without expectation. If you like what you hear, you may consider supporting Kim's work at buymeacoffee.com.

Practical Meditation A fascinating conversation with Giovanni Dienstmann about medication. We go beyond the practical conversation of how to meditate and search deeper into why and how to get started and maintain traction. Guest Bio. Giovanni Dienstmann is the creator of Live and Dare, one of the top five most popular meditation blogs on the planet. As an international author, meditation coach and speaker, Giovanni is an expert in helping people overcome anxiety and stress to live a more calm and centred life. He is the author of the best-selling book Practical Meditation, which is available in eight different languages and has popularly been called “The Meditation Bible”.

Say hello to Tony Stark! Our latest guest on the show. This week he teaches us about his background in meditation and tells us the benefits of adding it to your life.If you enjoyed please share our podcast :)Book recommendation:https://amzn.to/3nLbE12Like the show? Like, subscribe, share... all of the things!YouTube ChannelSupport the showTry  Audible for 30 daysSocial Links:https://www.instagram.com/lessonslearnedmedia/Randy: https://www.instagram.com/the_bearded_ginge_20/Chris: https://www.instagram.com/christopherlatteri/Jared: https://www.instagram.com/bumseylikerumsey/Talon: https://www.instagram.com/telon_musk/Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joe.latteri/Recording equipment:Microphones: https://amzn.to/33tri9WInterface: https://amzn.to/30upICQStand: https://amzn.to/34q2Aq9Music Credits:Opening Music: https://www.bensound.comEnding song: ROY KNOX x WTCHOUT - Shadows (Feat. Svniivan) [NCS Release]Music provided by NoCopyrightSoundsFree Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/RWShadowsWatch: http://youtu.be/o8Y_uR6ZDx

It was a delight to connect with Ben Decker to discuss his latest book, Modern Spirituality: A Guide to the Heart of Mindfulness, Meditation, and the Art of Healing. Ben is the author of several books, including Practical Meditation for Beginners. He is a social activist, meditation teacher, energy worker, and entrepreneur. We had a great time connecting on the topic of meditation and spirituality. Ben draws on many traditions and cultures to both add fullness and accessibility to building or deepening your spiritual path. In this episode we cover a lot of ground, including: - How can we begin to reframe our relationship with a higher power to cut down the barriers we have built up over our lifetime? - How can we take something as routine as a daily shower and utilize it for our spiritual growth? - How can we use life's challenges as initiations? - How can we use the process of healing the physical wounds to help us process and move through healing of psychological wounds?

Rachel Kanarowski, certified Meditation Coach, shares simple science-based meditation tips to enhance your focus, increase your emotional intelligence, and release stress. Be still. Focus on your breath. Reflect. Today we explore meditation. A practice with deep cultural history and widespread contemporary relevance. A great complement to your KonMari practice and lifestyle. Today’s guest is Rachel Kanarowski. Rachel is a certified meditation coach based in Chicago who ditched her blazers after more than a decade in high-stress marketing and media jobs. We want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. Book a custom Virtual Tidying Experience with For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/konmari-tidying-lesson/tidy-a-z-what-to-expect-from-a-konmari-virtual-tidy/) Join The Spark Joy Club today! (https://www.patreon.com/sparkjoy) In this episode, you’ll enjoy: - How a podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-find-real-love-with-sharon-salzberg/id508117781?i=1000386177711) inspired Rachel to be kinder to herself and embrace Sharon Salzberg's Loving Kindness through tough times - How Loving Kindness is different from breath or transcendental meditation formats and leads to structural changes in our brains that make us more compassionate - Three common myths and misconception that show up around meditation and mindfulness practices - What to beware of when integrating KonMari with meditation at home - Tips for meditation first timers or those who are struggling to maintain a consistent practice - Rachel's favorite meditation apps: Unplug (https://unplug.app/), Headspace (https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app), Calm (https://www.calm.com/), 10% Happier (https://www.tenpercent.com/) - Guided Meditation: 36:03 - 42:41 min. mark Rachel’s favorite wellness tip: Make a plan to feel the way you want to feel What's sparking the most joy for Rachel: Taking pictures outside to observe the seasons changing Follow Rachel on Instagram @rachelkanarowski (https://www.instagram.com/rachelkanarowski/) To book a private mindfulness meditation experience for yourself or your company contact Rachel via rachelkanarowski.com (https://rachelkanarowski.com/). Her future podcast: The Year of Living Better (coming soon!) Gems: "I immediately started to feel a really big shift in the relationship I had with myself." "I call myself a no beads, no incense, very science-based meditation coach." "May you be safe. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you live with ease." "[Loving Kindness meditation] helps you refill your own cup...and it helps that cup get bigger." "You're creating the habit by choosing an activity that occurs on a reliable basis and stacking meditation or mindfulness practice with whatever that other thing is." "My practice helps me be kind to myself when everything isn't perfect or isn't sparking joy." The Spark Joy Anniversary Give-A-Way contest prizes! Win one of three bundles consisting of Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up, signed by Marie Kondo, a fifty dollar gift certificate to the KonMari Shop (https://shop.konmari.com) to select your own Joy Sparking gift, and a two-hour Virtual Tidying Session from For the Love of Tidy! Three lucky winners will receive a bundle of all these prizes! To be eligible for all of the prizes above, all you need to do is head over to: www.sparkjoypodcast.com/itunes for detailed instructions on how to leave a review via iTunes. Once there, follow the Apple Podcast instructions to leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help us reach more ears, minds, and hearts. Most important step: Send an email to: contact@sparkjoypodcast.com letting us know you left us a review and what screen name you left it under. This will act as your official entry. Don’t forget this step! It is the only way we can officially log you as entered into the contest. Submit your star rating and review by November 24, 2020. We’ll announce the winners during our season finale “Best of” show that will air on December 1st. **Contest runs from September 1 to November 24, 2020.* Winners will be announced during our Best of 2020 show on December 1, 2020*** You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home (https://www.theserenehome.com/) You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy (https://fortheloveoftidy.com/) Special Guest: Rachel Kanarowski.

"Get to know yourself beyond your identity, beyond your personality, beyond the roles that you play in life… you start to discover a deeper aspect of yourself. That deeper aspect of yourself does not suffer. It’s never anxious. It’s never afraid." - Giovanni Dienstmann Today you will hear from meditation coach and teacher, Giovanni Dienstmann. Giovanni is the author of the best-selling book Practical Meditation.  In this episode, you'll hear about: - how meditation helps with anxiety - how our primitive brains are wired - what you can do to change negative mindsets - tangible tools to use the moment you start feeling anxious TRY GIOVANNI'S FREE COURSE BUY PRACTICAL MEDITATION* If you like this episode, check out these episodes about meditation: Strength in Stillness with Valerie Gangas Ending Suffering During Crisis with Preethaji Calming the Chaos with Meditation  CONNECT WITH GIOVANNI: Website Facebook Instagram Youtube CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website This podcast is brought to you by the Mail Tribune. Check out more Mail Tribune podcasts here. Support Happiness in Progress on Patreon. Want video? Subscribe on Youtube.  *This is an Amazon affiliate link. I receive a small commission when you click*  

How often should we meditate? Twenty four hours a day! How do we achieve this practice of constant meditation? This talk expounds on practical meditation; how do we do this? How do we withdraw our attention from our senses and slowly turn our attention within, from the individual I to the Totality. We are reminded by the great saints that even if this process is difficult, like walking on a razor's edge, the results are more than worth the effort. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChinmayaChannel/

Learn how to make meditation easier! Jacquelyn wasn't ever really into meditation before, she's been a really antsy person growing up so it's hard for her to be still and calm her mind. She finally decided to give meditation a real go this year after so many of her friends and family recommended it. Meditation has truly changed her life and helped her heal mentally and physically. Listen to this episode if you are interested in starting your own meditation practice!  Get ready to ZEN out and learn: 1) COMMUNICATION differences between the ASTROLOGY elements 2) The mind-blowing BENEFITS of meditation 3) How LONG it takes to see the RESULTS of meditation ♥  ➝ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/glowradioco http://www.instagram.com/_jacquelynson ➝ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/glowradioco want to support this podcast? donate here: https://www.paypal.me/JacquelynSon

Ben is a powerful meditation teacher and healer—well-versed in many spiritual lineages... from Buddhism to Christianity to A Course In Miracles, Reiki, and so much more. He's the author of two books: Practical Meditation for Beginners and a new book that just came out!   In this episode we cover... our responsibility for our own mental health and the mental health of those around us, the connection between spirituality and social justice, the power of prayer, and reclaiming Christ Consciousness.   Show notes: http://www.shannonalgeo.com/podcast/benjamin-w-decker   This new season is a space for you to receive mental health nourishment and tools during this time. Join SoulFeed LIVE recordings: Wednesdays @ 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern via Zoom: www.soulumination.com/live

Corona Challenge – Let's Evolve TogetherAn online workshop preventing problems caused by isolation and discovering inner peace, happiness and wisdomMany great masters go to voluntary isolation, going into Himalayas or retreat into solitude to awaken to inner peace, happiness, love and wisdom. why not apply the wisdom and practices during time of isolation due to Corona Virus pandemic? The sessions offer•Teachings on the principles of self-discovery and turning isolation into opportunity•How to apply these principles into daily life•Guided practices of raising immunity, enhancing awareness, deep relaxation and awakening to inner peace.•Question and Answer, Group Sharing and follow up About the ProgramThe lessons come from Eastern Wisdom that is over 6000 years old; supported by 3000 teachers and texts. The texts serve as manual for self-discovery leading to inner peace and happiness. The teachings of ancient masters serve as personalization of the practices that will benefit us all. During this time of crisis, experts say that we should safeguard ourselves and others around us. This is what the the ancient masters teach us in eastern wisdom although a little differently. Our essential nature is permanent peace, happiness, love and wisdom. When we engage, educate and empower the mind to experience the state of inner calm, peace and happiness; we become free from challenges of isolation, fear, and anxiety. We can help people around us with the same principles and practices. Our upcoming discussions include:1.How to turn isolation into silence within for inner peace?2.How to overcome fears in time of crisis?3.What is our true nature and how to use time at home to discover it?When and where Google hangouts – virtual session online through invitation Duration 60 minutes Mondays at 6pm and Thursdays at 8am Arizona, Phoenix Time Requirements -Computer, iPad, Laptop, smart phone -Internet connection -Contact - Girish info@girishjha.org -Lara om3yoga1@gmail.com-Je're info@collectivewon.com #GirishJha #Je're #Lara #CoronaVirusPreevntion #isolationToMindfulness #InenrPeaceInPandemic

Ben is a social activist, meditation teacher and entrepreneur. His love for meditation & the spiritual teachings of ancient traditions goes back to childhood. Ben Decker is also the best selling author of Practical Meditation for Beginners, meditation teacher, and founder of the Fireside New World Religion Library in Los Angeles. Ben has three upcoming books including Meditations on Christ, A Year of Meditations, and Modern Spirituality coming out this year.  Find out more about Ben here: https://bendeckermeditation.com/ Get social with me: https://www.instagram.com/camilladallerup/

Kelly Tammaro is a REIKI MASTER! Tune in to learn Kaitlyn's thoughts on meditation, take part in a 1-minute guided meditation & learn all things Reiki! If you are in the Massachusetts area and want to get in touch with Kelly, she can be reached at: UsuiReikiTeachers@gmail.com  Books Mentioned: 1. Secrets of Meditation by David Ji 2. Practical Meditation for Beginners: 10 Days to a Happier, Calmer You by Benjamin W. Decker App Mentioned: Insight Timer  Guided Meditation In this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHI00Gm98KA Follow @WonderFilledWeek on Instagram for daily pops of art & positivity! Please Rate & Review on iTunes! Enjoy! xo

Benjamin W. Decker, is a social activist, meditation teacher and entrepreneur. His love for meditation & the spiritual teachings of ancient traditions goes back to childhood. Ever the idealist and enthusiastic learner, this enthusiasm for meditation has won him praise by Conscious Lifestyle Magazine as "one of the world's leading meditation teachers," and Well + Good as a "superstar meditation instructor." Ben has shared his love of meditation with thousands. His work is universal, well-rounded and rooted in ancient wisdom for modern times.  http://bendeckermeditation.com

What is Spirit in your Business? Do you define your core values for your business based off of spiritual principles? Do you separate the two in your life? We chat about the direct effects and benefits of placing a strong connection with your Spirit and your Business! Listen in here and don't forget to comment on Facebook or Instagram on this hot topic!  As mentioned in the show Heather Hildebrand an amazing Intuitive Life Coach, Business Coach, Connector of Spirit She is Amazing!! www.heatherhildebrand.com The Book we chatted about was Practical Meditation by Giovanni Dienstmann Subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes! Also available on Stitcher, Spotify, & Podbean.   

You're interested in meditation, but you don't know what you don't know. How do you start a meditation practice? Do you need to run out and buy special things? Are there clothes you should avoid? Do you need to download certain music? This episode will give you clear guidance on the ins-and-outs of how to set yourself up for a successful meditation practice.

Benjamin W. Decker, is a social activist, meditation teacher and entrepreneur. His love for meditation & the spiritual teachings of ancient traditions goes back to childhood. Ever the idealist and enthusiastic learner, this enthusiasm for meditation has won him praise by Conscious Lifestyle Magazine as "one of the world's leading meditation teachers," and Well + Good as a "superstar meditation instructor." Ben has shared his love of meditation with thousands. His work is universal, well-rounded and rooted in ancient wisdom for modern times.  http://bendeckermeditation.com

Reflect about paying attention to your own spiritual path. Our featured guest is Giovanni Dienstmann who is a writer, meditation teacher, and coach. He has been meditating for more than 17 years with over 8,000 hours of practiced meditation. We talk with Giovanni about how he incorporates spirituality into his life and how we can do the same. Learn about upcoming mindful events and spiritual observances like the pagan holiday Lammas which celebrates the beginning of the harvest. Show Segments Intro: 00:00 Spiritual Reflection: Attention to Your Own Spiritual Path: 00:55 Spiritual Events and Observances: Lammas: 02:00 Featured Guest: Meditation Expert Giovanni Dienstmann: 03:36 Outro: 29:24 Our Featured Guest Giovanni Dienstmann is a writer, meditation teacher, and coach. He has been meditating for more than 17 years with over 8,000 hours of practiced meditation. His popular blog and website shows people how to meditate and helps them bring spirituality into their modern life. His book Practical Meditation is available on his website.    Show Resources and Links The pagan holiday of Lammas.   Join our Spiritual Community Today Get exclusive access to podcasts, videos, our private Facebook group and more. Available only to Spiritual Fizz subscribers.  Find out more about the Spiritual Fizz Podcast Please support us by subscribing to this podcast on iTunes and tell your friends about us. We look forward to being with you next time when we talk more about the connections between the spiritual and physical worlds.

Today on the Podcast, Finding Your Path. If you find yourself feeling disconnected, replaying past events, dress rehearsing worst case scenarios or routinely questioning, "What is my purpose?" — this is the episode for you. If you have a love / hate relationship with marketing, with sales, with pitching yourself or launching your offerings — this is the episode for you. If you want to find a mentor but you've got absolutely no idea how it works or where to start or if it's paid — this is the episode for you. And why? Because we've all been there. At those crossroads in life (and in business) where we just don't know which way to go; what to share along our journey; or who to travel with. For some? That's our cue to ask for directions. For others? It's when we seek out new experiences. Getting lost, exploring and seeing where things lead. For risk takers? We might put the cart before the horse; riding off on a wing and prayer. But for many? These fork- in-the-road decisions can create paralyzing standstills in our lives; turning momentary uncertainty into chronic inaction and self-doubt. What if you could learn to trust the path you're on? What if instead of only seeking guidance from someone else, or only wanderlusting, or only hustling, or only waiting — you learned how to: Find mentors, Keep a beginner's mind, Act on faith to take a chance on yourself, And ... slow down to speed up Because if you've found yourself planted at the intersection of No Longer and Not Yet, feeling aimless and alone or racing and rushed, there's a better way. But here's the thing, the journey is the destination: And the road back home is not outside of yourself. That purpose you seek? It's not to be found but to be remembered. And that type of Creative Direction, both inner and outer, doesn't just spontaneously happen. It's revealed little by little and step by step. It's the reward of study, of discipline, of quietude. Of consciously doing whatever it takes to put yourself in empowering environments, surrounded by mindful and motivated people, and practicing the Art of Being along with the Science of Success so that you know when to take in the view and when to hit the gas; when to ask for assistance and when to call upon your own inner guidance. Enter today's conversation with ... Friend, Ben Decker. A man who is both our instructor and our peer; blending mindfulness with social activism and entrepreneurship into all that we do. A meditation teacher — who follows a cross disciplinary approach — Ben is the author of Practical Meditation for Beginners, which introduces ten meditation techniques over a ten-day program. As a political activist, Ben has hosted fundraisers for progressive candidates including Senator Bernie Sanders during his 2016 Presidential Campaign, Congressman Tim Ryan, and Congressional Candidate Marianne Williamson, with whom he worked closely throughout her Los Angeles Congressional campaign. And once praised by Forbes as a "legendary PR maven," and "a shining example of the talent the philanthropic community needs to attract," Decker left a prolific career in Hollywood to dedicate his professional life to conscious activism where he is passionate about peace, social justice, and reading rare books on ancient wisdom, spirituality, politics, and comparative religion. In this Episode We Talk About: Where Ben first learned to value learning & to look for role models, What it was really like growing up in a Mormon home, How he readied himself for when his teachers would come, The right (and wrong ways) to find (and keep) a mentor, What to do if your work, life, or relationships don't feel resonant, How Ben left a prolific career in celebrity PR and pivoted his career, When an unexpected tragedy hit & how he processed his grief, The reasons you want to practice "Giving Consciousness" right now, Why the most successful, most creative, most athletic folks meditate, When you want a "Wisdom Council of Support" or Mastermind, How to make marketing feel sincere versus manipulative, When online learning can still create really valuable community, Why you won't always get it right (HINT: No one ever does), The biggest myth about quieting the mind + the #1 thing meditation needs of you, How meditation really has roots in every spiritual tradition and diverse culture, Plus ... how mentor Marianne Williamson has impacted his life and career Get Ready to Hear All The Behind-The-Scenes Stories & Insights. Mentioned in this Podcast: Follow Ben: Website People: Ora Nadrich , Marianne Williamson ,  David Kessler's Books & Trainings on Grief Past Episodes: Ep 028 "The Simplest (Hardest) Practice to Attracting More Abundance" Look For Upcoming Episode Topics: How to Launch a Podcast, The 8 Triggers of Flow, Should You Join a Mastermind or Hire a Coach? The Dreamcatchers District: Creative Direction for Your Beliefs, Body, Biz & Brand GET INVITED TO LIVE LA + VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES   This is Not a Monologue, Chime In! Rate, Review and Subscribe. Share this with your friends. Listen with your team. Send it to yo mama! Got a question you want answered on the podcast? A guest you want interviewed? Email your biggest challenges, aha’s, and guest nominations to info @ DreamcatchersDistrict.com .

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Many avoid meditation because of its religious trappings.But as bestselling atheist, Sam Harris, has recently written (in Waking Up), meditation is an age-old secular practice with numerous scientifically verified physical and psychological benefits.As longtime meditation teacher Rick Heller here shows, meditation's benefits extend beyond the personal to enrich relationships with others, with community, and with the world.Step-by-step instructions, personal stories, and provocative questions teach empathy for others, stress reduction and inner peace, and the kind of in-the-moment living that fosters appreciation for life and resilience in the face of adversity.Heller simplifies what is often found mysterious — If you have ever loved or even liked another person, he writes, you have the prerequisites for learning kindness meditation — and invites all to partake in awe and wonder at the rich experience of being alive.Rick leads meditations at the Humanist Community at Harvard. A freelance journalist, he has written for the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, Buddhadharma, Free Inquiry, Tikkun, and Wise Brain Bulletin. He received a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University, a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from MIT.

Meditation and Mindfulness has been proven to have many physical and mental benefits. These practices can be as simple or as complicated as you wish them to be.  Lets talk about the benefits and I will share practical tools for meditation and simple techniques for mindfulness.  There may even be a guided meditation or two. :) 

Includes a Loving Kindness Meditation.We are so excited to welcome our friend, Benjamin Decker, a founding teacher at DEN Meditation, author of Practical Meditation for Beginners, and leader of our Learn to Meditate online workshop at DENanywhere.com. Ben is a renowned meditation teacher and has dedicated his life to activism - he’s most recently been appointed the National Social Media Director for Marianne Williamson’s 2020 Presidential Campaign. His book, Practical Meditation for Beginners, breaks down ten beginner meditation techniques and makes meditation accessible to all. In this episode, you will learn how he’s become the man he is today - from growing up in a Mormon household where he is a direct descendant of Joseph Smith, the beliefs from Mormonism that he still holds to be true today, the mystical side of Mormonism, how he believes sexuality is a preference, the importance of a committed meditation practice, and how intuition is the key to everything in life. Don’t miss his Personal Practice where Ben leads us through a short Loving Kindness Meditation.Show notes: www.DENtalkspodcast.comPowered by: www.DENmeditation.comLearn to Meditate workshop with Ben: https://www.denanywhere.com/workshopsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dentalks-powered-by-den-meditation7294/donations