Podcasts about present moment

Can't sit still? Perfect.This meditation isn't asking you to. Put in your headphones, start walking, and get out of your head and back into where you actually are.No mat. No perfect silence. No pretending your brain isn't busy.Just walk.Send us Fan MailHow Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

What if the present moment – the ‘now'– isn't just a tick of the clock? We feel that the present is everything; all we can know, yet physics finds no universal 'now'. So where does that leave us – and what is the 'now' we experience? Science journalist Jo Marchant draws on state-of-the-art discoveries in neuroscience, psychology, cosmology and quantum physics, to show how we each carve out our lived experience – sensations and emotions, actions and decisions – through our interactions with the world. Join us to explore how this evolving, interconnected tapestry is the source of our lives and selves, and perhaps even reality itself. Join us live! How To Academy hosts world-renowned artists, thinkers, and leaders live on stage across the UK and USA.  Find out who's appearing near you at ⁠⁠howtoacademy.com⁠⁠.     Become a Member: How To Plus members receive £15 off every live event ticket, free access to biweekly livestreams,  and an exclusive members-only podcast. Find out more at ⁠⁠howtoacademy.com/htasubscribe⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breht discusses the importance of reading, writing, meditating and spending time alone in nature as essential to a well lived life; as well as mental-emotional protection from the techno-oligarchic assault on our minds, attention spans, and ability to think critically. Learn more about the show at: https://revleftradio.com/  

It's easy to feel like you don't have enough; it's the message we constantly receive through media and advertisements. It's the message that once you have this thing, or make this much, then you will be happy... all of your dreams will come true! The truth is actually the opposite as this kind of grasping for more is associated with mood problems, anxiety, and stress.  We'll dig into this trap of "having enough" and how we can break free from it and embrace our enoughness.  About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab App.   Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app: Spotify | Apple | YouTube   Full transcript   Sources and Notes for Our Element of Enoughness: Related Joy Lab Episodes:   Ep. 236: The Power of Good Enough Parenting & Calling Out Our Moms Our Grief series starts here: Ep. 252: The Grief of What Should Have Been & The Loss of Not Being Truly Seen (Grief Recovery & Healing Series part 5) More on Savoring:   Ep. 44: Savoring Your Past Without Ruminating or Romanticizing Ep. 45: Mindfulness, Savoring the Present Moment, & Overcoming FOBO (it's kinda like FOMO) Ep. 46: Savoring the Future: A Refreshing Skill to Boost Mood & Help Navigate Depression Ep. 47: Mindsets & Mental Health: How Thoughts About Yourself & The World Impact Your Wellbeing Ep. 197: How Savoring Shifts Your Mood, Mindset, & Behaviors Ep. 198: Unfractured Focus: Mastering the Art of Savoring in a Distracted World Our Authenticity series starts here: Ep. 216: Unmasking Your True Self: Exploring Authenticity and Awe Ep. 268: Humility Can Be Stressful... But Worth It for Mental Health Ep. 273: How to Build Confidence (When You Don't Feel Confident Yet)  Bellam, S., Curran, T., Hill, A. P., & Stoeber, J. (2025). Perfectionism and work performance: A meta-analysis. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12570 Carver, C. S., Lawrence, J. W., & Scheier, M. F. (1999). Self-discrepancies and affect: Incorporating the role of feared selves. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167299025007002  Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). The costly pursuit of self-esteem. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.131.3.392  Crocker, J., & Park, L. E. (2004). Reaping the benefits of pursuing self-esteem without the costs? Reply to Schmuck and Sheldon (2004), Sheldon et al. (2004), Pyszczynski et al. (2004), and Kernis (2004). https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.430 Crocker, J., Karpinski, A., Quinn, D. M., & Chase, S. K. (2003). When grades determine self-worth: Consequences of contingent self-worth for male and female engineering and psychology majors. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.85.3.507 Crocker, J., & Wolfe, C. T. (2001). Contingencies of self-worth. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.108.3.593 Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2004). Avoiding death or engaging life as accounts of meaning and culture: Comment on Pyszczynski et al. (2004). https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.473 Freudenberger, H. J. (1974). Staff burn-out. Journal of Social Issues, 30(1), 159–165. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4560.1974.tb00706.x  Harari, D., Swider, B. W., Bujold Steed, L., & Breidenthal, A. P. (2018). Is perfect good? A meta-analysis of perfectionism in the workplace. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000324 Hewitt, P. L., & Flett, G. L. (1991). Perfectionism in the self and social contexts: Conceptualization, assessment, and association with psychopathology. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.60.3.456 Higgins, E. T. (1987). Self-discrepancy: A theory relating self and affect. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-295X.94.3.319 Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2005). Positive adjustment to threatening events: An organismic valuing theory of growth through adversity. https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.9.3.262 Kernis, M. H. (2005). Measuring self-esteem in context: The importance of stability of self-esteem in psychological functioning. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.2005.00359.x Kirkpatrick, L. A., & Ellis, B. J. (2001). An evolutionary-psychological approach to self-esteem: Multiple domains and multiple functions. In G. J. O. Fletcher & M. S. Clark (Eds.), Blackwell handbook of social psychology: Interpersonal processes (pp. 411–436). Blackwell. Leary, M. R. (2000). Sociometer theory and the pursuit of relational value: Getting to the root of self-esteem. https://doi.org/10.1080/14792772043000045  Maslach, C. (1981). The measurement of experienced burnout. https://doi.org/10.1002/job.4030020205   Park, L. E., & Crocker, J. (2005). Attachment styles and contingencies of self-worth. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167205277030 Pyszczynski, T., Greenberg, J., Solomon, S., Arndt, J., & Schimel, J. (2004). Why do people need self-esteem? https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.130.3.435 Schaufeli, W. B., Leiter, M. P., & Maslach, C. (2009). Burnout: 35 years of research and practice. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620430910966406  Lynn Twist's Book: The Soul of Money   Questions this episode was made for: Q: Why do I keep thinking that getting more money, success, or recognition will finally make me feel okay? And why doesn't it ever work? A: This episode explains the psychology of contingent self-worth and the neuroscience of hedonic adaptation: when you stake your value on external things, the bar always moves, the reward always fades faster than expected, and there is never enough; understanding the mechanism is the first step to stepping off the treadmill.   Q: Someone I love seems to measure their worth entirely by what they have or what they've achieved — how do I understand that, and is there a way out? A: Henry's story of his patient and Aimee's story of her father both illuminate how the having-more strategy develops and why it becomes impervious to reason; this episode also names the false-self as the construction that drives the endless proving, and points to the inner compass that is always there underneath it. The good news is that there is a way out and this series explores those paths to enoughness.    Key moments: [00:00] Welcome — Enoughness part 2: having enough [00:30] Having enough isn't really about the amount — it's the belief that acquiring this much will make the bad feelings go away  [01:00] Conditional acceptance and love: growing up having to produce, perform, or prove before being given love — the untended grief that drives the proving [01:30] Francis Weller: what happens when we aren't born into a village with a full, joyous welcome of our gifts  [02:00] Henry's story: a venture capital executive, clearly depressed, sent to therapy against his will  [04:00] CBT couldn't break through — his thinking was so distorted he was impervious to reason; he clung to the belief that he added no value whatsoever  [05:00] The lesson Henry learned viscerally: it is futile to try to fill a hole in self-worth by accumulating money or anything else we value  [05:30] If you believe external achievement proves your worth, there will never, ever be enough — and what a drain on one's energy and vitality  [06:00] Aimee's father: grew up needing to grasp for more, family lived week to week — so grasping for more was genuinely what they needed to survive  [06:30] AImee Prasek "Money can absolutely buy relief from misery, but it doesn't buy happiness or joy with the same predictability."  [07:00] The neuroscience: dopamine tracks more with anticipation of getting the thing than with actually getting it — the reward at arrival is inconsistent and can be short-lived  [07:30] Most things can be taken away — a shaky foundation if you've built your identity or worth on them  [08:00] Aimee's father attached his worth to signs of success — culture pushes this onto us too  [09:00] His business fell apart and everything came crashing down — Aimee believes his contingent self-worth collapsed with it [09:30] Watching strangers take back the repossessed items — cars, boats, pieces of him; everything he'd staked his value on, gone in a day  [10:30] Henry: a prolonged grieving right there — it's the universal human experience [11:30] Hedonic adaptation, or the hedonic treadmill: big life events shift our mood temporarily, then we return to baseline  [12:30] Like Sisyphus: pushing the same rock up the hill, same outcome every time — all that effort does not create lasting change  [13:30] Hedonic wellbeing (drive toward pleasure, avoidance of pain) vs. eudaimonic wellbeing (meaning, authenticity, self-acceptance, personal growth) — it's not one or the other; you don't have to give up pleasure  [14:30] Socially-prescribed perfectionism added to the mix: contingencies of self-worth + hedonic treadmill + belief that others demand your perfection = perfect storm  [15:00] The belief that you can and should live without pain, full of only pleasure, proving it all the time — and it is just not true  [15:30] Henry: where the false-self gets born — when we learn that our worth is conditional on performance, appearance, or achievement, we hide the real self  [16:00] We construct a version of ourselves we believe will be acceptable, lovable, worthy of belonging — and it is exhausting to maintain  [16:30] Constant vigilance: am I saying the right thing, do I look right, am I achieving enough? Always the fear of being exposed as a fraud  [17:00] The paradox: the more we invest in the false-self, the less we're actually being loved for who we are — and deep down, we know this [17:30] Donald Winnicott's work on the false-self — link in show notes; also: the Authenticity series and the episode on feeling enough as a mom  [18:00] The false-self is like holding up a complex lie — cognitively and physically exhausting  [18:30] The inner compass is always there underneath the false-self — that knowing of our worth is never lost; it's never too late to come back to it  [19:00] Head to your Experiment in the Joy Lab Program to work on having enough; head to JoyLab.coach to access the Experiments [19:00] Closing wisdom from Lynne Twist: "Sufficiency isn't an amount at all. It is an experience, a context we generate, a declaration, a knowing that there is enough, and that we are enough."   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!    Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Find more mental health resources here. 

Linda Pastam wrote a marvelous poem called “Driving West” in which these lines appear:We are the pioneersof our own histories, drawnto the horizon as if it waited just for usthe way the young are drawnto the future, the old to the past.“…the way the young are drawn to the future, the old to the past.”I need you to hold those words tightly in your hands, even though they wriggle and thrash like slippery fishes anxious to escape your unfamiliar fingers and return to the quiet darkness where they can breathe water and feel entirely at home.Hold on to those words.Dr. Roger Sperry was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1981 for his documentation of the differences between the two hemispheres of our brains.One half of your brain puts you in touch with this Present Moment in this Real World.The other half puts you in touch with the Past and the Future in that mystical – magical – hallucinatory unreliable World of Imagination.Dr. Sperry discovered that what appears to a brain divided into two halves could more accurately be described as two separate, competing brains.In his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, Sperry said,“Each brain half appeared to have its own, largely separate, cognitive domain with its own private perceptual, learning and memory experiences, all of which were seemingly oblivious of corresponding events in the other hemisphere.”Dr. Sperry later said,“Each hemisphere of the brain is indeed a conscious system in its own right, perceiving, thinking, remembering, reasoning, willing, and emoting, all at a characteristically human level, and both the left and the right hemisphere may be conscious simultaneously in different, even in mutually conflicting,mental experiences that run along in parallel.”Regardless of which half you prefer, both halves are equally important.One half of your brain puts you in touch with This world.The other half puts you in touch with Possible worlds.One half puts you in touch with the sciences.The other half puts you in touch with the arts.Now let's get back to those wriggling fish that I asked you to hold.The Future to which the young are drawn, and the Past to which the old are attracted, are different time zones in the world of imagination.The young live in the brightness of the noonday sun. The old live in the twilight and remember the light of day.Most Americans attempt to persuade each other with facts. We do this because we trust Science and we worship Mathematics, and that is why we write such terrible ads.Most of us, most of the time, trust our instincts.We trust our intuitive hearts.This is what Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman described as System 1 or “Thinking Fast” in his book, “Thinking Fast and Slow.”Behavioral scientists estimate that roughly 90% to 95% of our daily decisions are made automatically and unconsciously using System 1 thinking.Most people don't want to admit it.In fact, most people refuse to accept it.But the scientific truth is that we make at least nine-tenths our decisions in that half of the brain where the darkwater fish glimmer effortlessly and thoughtlessly, silver and gold in the moonlight.Study the arts. Learn to win the heart.If you win the heart, the mind will follow. The mind will always create logic to justify what the heart has already decided.Roy H. WilliamsPaul Kesig uses the acronym L.O.V.E. to encapsulate his approach to sales.L is for celebrating Little wins.O is for asking Open-ended questions.V is for creating and communicating Value.E is for building an Emotional connection.Paul says that pairing love with sales strikes many people as contradictory. This is usually because their experiences with bad salespeople have taught them to truly hate the sales process.Listen in as Paul explains to roving reporter Rotbart that those who have adopted his approach have quickly discovered that L.O.V.E. really can spell success; MondayMorningRadio.com

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Cooking the Present Moment"

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What does it actually mean to fish without bait? In Episode 529 of Fishing Without Bait, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes. At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity: “The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.” Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens. That leads to another question Mike asks himself: “What am I working so hard to get to?” Jim's answer is equally simple: “There is no there.” The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference. They also discuss the 12-step idea that “it's our secrets that keep us sick,” the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us. Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical: Paying attention on purpose. It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable. We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours. We live by moments. Make this one count. Continue the Journey Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

What does it actually mean to fish without bait? In Episode 529 of Fishing Without Bait, behavioral health therapist Jim Ellermeyer sits down with Producer Mike for a return to the fundamental ideas that have shaped the podcast through more than 500 episodes. At the center of the conversation is a simple relationship between expectations and serenity: “The greater your expectations, the lower your serenity. The lower your expectations, the greater your serenity.” Jim and Mike explore the difference between setting rigid expectations and setting intentions. An expectation can turn life into a pass/fail exercise where anything short of a particular outcome feels like failure. An intention gives us direction while allowing us to remain present, curious, and responsive to what actually happens. That leads to another question Mike asks himself: “What am I working so hard to get to?” Jim's answer is equally simple: “There is no there.” The conversation expands into emotional honesty and the ways people avoid uncomfortable truths. Jim challenges the automatic response of telling everyone we're “good” when we aren't—including situations where honesty with doctors, loved ones, recovery peers, or ourselves could make a meaningful difference. They also discuss the 12-step idea that “it's our secrets that keep us sick,” the discomfort involved in confronting fears and resentments, and the tendency to keep “kicking the emotional can down the road” instead of dealing with what is immediately in front of us. Mindfulness, as Jim and Mike describe it, isn't escaping daily life or spending hours in meditation. It is practical: Paying attention on purpose. It's pausing before reacting. Questioning assumptions. Making choices based on facts instead of beliefs. Recognizing how our words and actions affect others. And allowing our words to pass through three important gates: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? The episode closes by returning to impermanence and non-attachment. Everything and everyone in our lives is shared with us temporarily. Rather than making life meaningless, that understanding can make the present more valuable. We don't live by years, months, weeks, days, or hours. We live by moments. Make this one count. Continue the Journey Subscribe to Fishing Without Bait on your favorite podcast player. Support the show and receive ad-free episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/fishingwithoutbait Pick up “Learn to Fish Without Bait: A 365-Day Mindfulness Journal and Adult Coloring Book”: https://www.lulu.com/shop/james-ellermeyer-lpc-ma-ncc-lpc/learn-to-fish-without-bait/paperback/product-6n9rd8.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Elisabeth presented this talk in Columbus, GA on April 30, 1999. This recording is the result of our work digitizing over 600 cassette tapes of Elisabeth's talks. Each tape is decades old and the quality of the recordings varies quite a bit from tape to tape. As we preserve Elisabeth's legacy, we will share as much of her work as possible, even when technical issues affect the quality of the audio. Each talk is unique in content and tone. All are a blessing and encouragement.

It is natural as finite human beings to want to feel certain. To our brains, certainty equals safety. It's normal to wish we could control the future, because uncertainty can be unsettling and scary.  But as today's teacher observes, as difficult as it is, the only real leverage we have to positively influence the future is to learn to inhabit the present moment fully, without trying to fix it or manage it. This is the most challenging aspect of mindfulness, and its core principle.  This 20-minute guided meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn is practice for simply being awake and aware in the moment without agenda.  Jon Kabat-Zinn is the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) as well as the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is author of Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness; Wherever You Go, There You Are; Coming to Our Senses; and Mindfulness for Beginners. He trains, teaches, and lectures throughout the world on applications of mindfulness and is Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online and in our app at Mindful.org next week.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Sign up for our free newsletter mindful.org/signup or download the app for free at mindful.org/app.  Show Notes Find more from Jon Kabat Zinn here. Go Deeper Like any mindful skill, learning how to tune into and stay rooted in the present moment takes time and practice. Learn more with these resources on Mindful: How Present-Moment Awareness Can Make Life More Meaningful  The Science and Practice of Staying Present Through Difficult Times  Why It's Hard to Live in the Present Moment  Before Fidget Toys, There Were Beads: The Latest Craze is Part of a Long Tradition of Keeping Your Hands Busy  Being Present with Cancer  For another approach to practicing present moment awareness, try: A 10-Minute Practice to Fully Experience the Present  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.

Thank you for joining me on todays episode! What if the moment you become aware of your thoughts, emotions, and perceptions, you create the possibility for a different experience? In this episode, we explore the power of awareness, observing the mind, living in the present moment, and conscious choice. When we stop automatically reacting to life and begin observing our experience, a space opens where new choices—and therefore new outcomes—become possible. We also explore the difference between objective and subjective perception, and why the meaning we give to an experience often comes from within us rather than existing "out there." Like the hero and villain who both bow at the end of a play, the roles we assign to people and events can change when we recognize that we are the ones creating the meaning. The present moment is where life unfolds—and where the power to choose exists.

What is the difference between a thought and an emotion, and how can mindfulness change the way we relate to both? This episode explores how contact, perception, thoughts, and bodily reactions can develop into emotional experience and how mindful awareness can help us notice the process before we react. We can learn to observe emotions such as anger and fear without feeding or suppressing them. This allows us to create more space, freedom, and wisdom in our responses to everyday life. Teacher's Training Certification https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/mindfulness-and-meditation-teachers-training-program-2026/ Bhante's Book- The Mind Workout for a Lifetime of Happiness https://bhantesathi.com/

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Life moves quickly, but you don't have to. Today we'll practice slowing down enough to notice the beauty that's already unfolding around you instead of always racing toward what's next. This guided meditation for mindfulness, stress relief, gratitude, emotional balance, presence, and intentional living helps you savor each moment. Love,

One of the quiet struggles many Christian singles face is the constant pull away from the present. The mind drifts forward into imagined futures—wedding days, shared homes, family holidays that have not yet arrived. Or it drifts backward into past relationships, missed opportunities, or years that feel wasted in waiting. Between the ache of what has not yet come and the weight of what has already passed, the present moment can feel like little more than a hallway to somewhere […] The post Christian Singles and the Gift of the Present Moment appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: Anxiety About Never Getting Married: Finding Peace as a Christian Single Living in the Present as a Christian Single Woman Romantic Gifts-Getting a Romantic Gift for Your Date The Gift of Singleness: 5 Top Reasons Why You Might Have It The Top 5 Lies Singles Believe and How to Combat Them

Arrive Before the DayBefore your phone gets the chance to dictate your mood, take a few moments to decide how you want to meet the day.Every morning offers a small window to choose intention over urgency. In this guided meditation, Adrienne shares a simple ritual that helps her begin each day grounded - before emails, texts to-do lists and responsibilities take over. Whether your place is the edge of your bed, your favorite chair or a parked car before work, this meditation is an invitation to come home to yourself before heading out into the world. Before you scroll and your phone decides your mood, press play. Send us Fan MailHow Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.The theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other orig...

Divorce can make even the most confident person question every decision. When fear, conflicting advice, and financial uncertainty take over, how do you determine what is truly right for you? Divorce can make even the most confident person question every decision. When fear, conflicting advice, and financial uncertainty take over, how do you determine what is truly right for you?In this episode of We Chat Divorce, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan speak with Amy Armstrong, a nationally recognized expert in conflict resolution, parent coaching, mediation, and family systems. Amy is the founder of the Center for Family Resolution and the Center for Coach Development, as well as the author of *Real-Time Parenting: Choose Your Action Steps for the Present Moment* and the upcoming book *Boundary Basics: Simple Steps to Resolve Conflict*. Drawing from both her professional expertise and personal divorce experience, Amy explains how to rebuild trust in yourself—one small decision at a time. She shares why repeatedly thinking through the same decision may signal a lack of self-trust and introduces a practical framework for placing decisions into three categories: yes, no, or later. The conversation also explores how to choose support people who hold a positive vision for your future, set boundaries based on what you want to protect, and move away from language that keeps you feeling powerless. Amy, Karen, and Catherine discuss the connection between emotional regulation and financial clarity, especially when one spouse has significantly more financial knowledge than the other. Amy also offers insight from her work training judges, including why family court outcomes can be unpredictable and why being brief, clear, prepared, and emotionally grounded can make a meaningful difference. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize when you are not trusting yourself Why practicing with small decisions builds confidence How the “yes, no, or later” framework reduces rumination What to look for in a genuinely supportive person How to establish boundaries without trying to control someone else Why financial clarity should come before major divorce decisions How to communicate more effectively in mediation and family court When your decisions align with verified information, your priorities, and what is true for you, you can move through divorce with greater clarity and confidence. Learn more about My Divorce Solution and access additional divorce resources at MyDivorceSolution.com About Amy Armstrong Amy Armstrong, LISW-S, is a nationally recognized leader in conflict resolution, coach education, and program design. With expertise in mediation, parenting coordination, and parent coaching, she has spent 15 years helping families and professionals replace emotional reactivity with greater clarity, confidence, and personal authority. Amy is the founder of the Center for Family Resolution and the Center for Coach Development. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Parents Magazine, and USA Today, as well as on CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox News. She is the author of Real-Time Parenting: Choose Your Action Steps for the Present Moment and the forthcoming Boundary Basics: Simple Steps to Resolve Conflict. Amy's gift to our listeners: https://podcast.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com/wechat Connect with Amy: Website: https://www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/coachamyarmstrong TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amyarmstrongconflictfree Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyarmstrong_conflict_free/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In a world filled with constant noise, notifications, and stimulation, silence can be a powerful place to return to yourself. This silent meditation invites you to slow down, quiet the outside world, and simply be present with what is.Enjoy lots of space to breathe, settle, and reconnect with the peace that is already within you. Join me for Live Meditations, Courses, and more on the free Insight Timer app.Join the Waitlist for the Online 12 Week Meditation Teacher Training.Fill out the interest form here so we can hop on a phone call and have a heart to heart to see if this training is for you!

The reciprocal relationship between mindfulness and creativity is fascinating. Sometimes when we're our most tapped in and mindful, we invite in powerful waves of creativity. Other times, when we're out of sync, creative endeavors can be a vehicle for exploration and expression that helps us ease back into more mindful rhythms.   In today's episode I talk with Katy Oberle, a licensed psychotherapist turned Creative Mindfulness Coach and singer/songwriter. Katy is passionate about expanding the definition of mindfulness to include creative, nature-based and embodied practices. She coaches clients to develop their own "brand" of mindfulness that honors their innate creativity, life circumstances, values and goals. Katy believes that when our wise creative spirits come out to play, healing and transformation can happen at all levels.   Katy shares with us what it means to practice mindfulness and some of the benefits that come with it. Additionally, Katy talks about being mindfully creative vs. creative mindfulness, provides advice on how to tap into compassion for ourselves and different ways to be creative.   Katy and I would love to hear your take on creative mindfulness and how you implement it. Share today's episode on Instagram and be sure to tag us - @katyoberle and @whitneywoman!   Here's what you can look forward to in today's episode: Katy's take on what it means to practice mindfulness Some benefits of mindfulness The differences between meditation and mindfulness Being mindfully creative vs. creative mindfulness Advice on how to tap into compassion for ourselves Transforming emotions by channeling creativity The importance of focusing on the process, not the end product E.M.A.P. (everyday mindfulness action plan)   Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Katy: Instagram | Website | Facebook Group: A Creatively Mindful Life Katy's Book/Author recommendations: An Artful Path to Mindfulness: MBSR-Based Activities for Using Creativity to Reduce Stress & Embrace the Present Moment by Janet Slom, MFA Self Compassion by Kristin Neff Still Life: the myths and magic of mindful living by Rebecca Pacheco The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

When you need a reminder that you're connected to more than your Wi-Fi, press play.It's easy to feel isolated when life gets busy or overwhelming, but the truth is we're connected in more ways than we can imagine.In this guided meditation, you'll use your breath, visualization, and the grounding image of a tree to reconnect with yourself, the earth beneath you, and the people and living things that share this world with you.Together we'll slow down, breathe deeply, grow strong roots, and remember that even when you feel alone… you're part of something much bigger.Send us Fan MailWe Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/More info, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comFor th...

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 TeamDon't Click This: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjSFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/themindsetmeditationpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners | Grounding in the Present MomentDetox 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 MeditationLink to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2RnSdjS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A calming meditation session: I Am Grounded in This Present Moment. Perfect for relaxation and sleep.DISCLAIMER

Do the ordinary tasks of my day actually matter to God?You're doing all of it — the meals, the laundry, the emails, the driving, the remembering. And somewhere in the middle of it a question surfaces. Does any of this actually matter? This episode is about what happens when we move through our lives productive but not present, and what abiding in the ordinary actually looks like.Through the story of Brother Lawrence and the theology of Andrew Murray's The True Vine, this episode reframes the mundane as the very place God is forming you. The laundry isn't the obstacle to your spiritual life. It is your spiritual life.In This Episode•Why productivity without presence leaves us spiritually exhausted•How Brother Lawrence practiced God's presence in unglamorous ordinary work•What Psalm 16 teaches us about security and presence in our assigned portion•How Murray reframes pruning as God's precision formation in everyday life•The three questions that help you abide in the ordinary instead of just endure itKey Takeaways•The ordinary moments of your day are not the obstacle to your spiritual life — they are your spiritual life•Abiding is a connection you maintain in the middle of the doing, not a feeling you chase•The laundry is the pruning — God is actively forming you in the mundane moments•The fruit grows while you remain connected to the vine — not when you finally finish the listSeries NoteEpisode three of the Simply Remain series, which began on episode 156.Keywords•Abiding in God in everyday life•Christian women and spiritual exhaustion•Finding God in the ordinary•Spiritual formation in daily routines•John 15 abiding and fruit•Andrew Murray The True VineIf you want to take this work and apply it, visit myhappyvault.com. That's where I share free resources and ways to stay connected.Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. The present moment is where peace, clarity, and life itself can be found. This grounding affirmation meditation helps quiet mental distractions and bring your attention back to what matters most right now. Perfect for mindfulness, stress relief, anxiety reduction, focus, and emotional balance. Love,

Season 5, Episode 767. Replay to get the video version of this discussion on podcast apps. The Art of Intimate Connection: Beyond Physical Touch with Jake (Jakub Tyl) #relationshipcoach #relationship #intimacy #intimacycoach #intimacyinsights Discover how synchronized breathing and emotional presence can transform intimate relationships in ways you never imagined. In this fascinating episode, professional bodyworker Jake shares his unique perspective on the intersection of touch, emotion, and healing, particularly in women's experiences. Through his four years of specialized practice in erotic, tantric, and BDSM massage, Jake reveals how authentic intimacy transcends technical expertise. He emphasizes that true connection happens when partners are fully present and attuned to each other's emotional states. Key highlights: - The transformative power of therapeutic touch - How body awareness leads to better relationship choices - Breaking through emotional barriers from past relationships - The importance of presence and trust in intimate connections - Using synchronized breathing to deepen emotional bonds Ready to revolutionize your understanding of intimacy and emotional connection? Listen to this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about relationships and personal growth. Tune in now to explore how deep emotional presence can transform your approach to intimacy and relationships. Find out more about Jake: dotekerota dot com backslash hole On Instagram @dotek.erota Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Jake's Unique Profession 00:02:06 - Understanding Female Sexuality and Connection 00:10:21 - Connecting with Your Body and Emotions 00:24:38 - Challenges of Intimacy in Relationships 00:26:58 - Emotional Connection in Intimacy 00:52:28 - Understanding Touch and Connection 00:58:14 - Overcoming Intimacy Expectations 01:03:55 - Intimacy Beyond Technique 01:14:26 - Enjoying the Present Moment in Intimacy 01:18:02 - Understanding Sensual BDSM Dynamics 01:22:52 - Balancing Aggression and Tenderness in BDSM 01:25:27 - Building Trust in Dominance 01:32:08 - Embracing Dominance and Learning Key Takeaways: • The emphasis on synchronized breathing as a tool for fostering deeper intimacy is often overlooked in traditional relationship discussions. • Jake highlights that emotional breakthroughs through intimacy can redefine women's boundaries and desires, showcasing a transformative aspect of touch. • The podcast advocates for emotional engagement over mechanical techniques, suggesting that true connection requires presence and trust rather than just physical actions. Sexual health is a part of mental health, don't ignore it. From the Podcast Host Ruan Willow: Ruan's latest erotic storytelling, dark romance suspense thriller fiction novel "Beach House Views": https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/beachhouseviewsbook  All Ruan's Links Shop Podcast Merchandise! Ruan's Store Universal link to Beach House Views: https://mybook.to/beachhouseviews ⁠Support the show and get exclusive content⁠ Sign up for Ruan's Newsletters ⁠https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillow Ryze coffee use code podna15 to get 15% OFF at (affiliate) https://www.ryzesuperfoods.com/ Get 10% OFF ENTIRE ORDER (min. purchase $69, no usage limits) with affiliate code RUANWILLOW10 on pleasure sex toys at https://www.kiiroo.com/ https://offers.feeliate.com/to92wTJh Affiliate link, collect your body's health and sexual health info with a wearable device for men from Firm Tech 15% OFF with affiliate code ruan15 ⁠⁠https://myfirmtech.com/ruanwillow⁠ Copyright 2026 Pink Infinity Publishing, All Rights Reserved.

Questions? Comments? Text Us!Is God a person, and what does it mean to experience God through relationships, grief, and everyday life? In this episode of What's On Our Mind, Jerry L. Martin and Scott Langdon explore the personal and interpersonal nature of God and consider how divine presence may appear through the people who love, guide, challenge, and remember us.Scott reflects on the death of his close friend Vince and shares how he encountered God not by escaping grief, but by remaining present to love, memory, work, and the life directly in front of him.Together, Jerry and Scott discuss finding God during suffering, recognizing meaning in difficult experiences, and learning to “play the scene you are in” rather than becoming trapped in what should have happened.This moving conversation explores grief and spirituality, living in the present moment, personal calling, and the ways ordinary encounters can become expressions of divine love.What changes when we begin treating every person not as a role or function, but as a person whose story is also being shaped by God?Related Episodes:291. What's Your Spiritual Story? John Thatamanil on Faith, Preaching, and Spiritual Formation290. The Right Track: Finding God Beyond Sin and Suffering- Radically Personal289. The Difference Between Coincidence and God | Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue288. You're Not Alone: How God Speaks Through Other People- From God to Jerry to YouGet the books:Radically Personal: God and Ourselves in the New Axial AgeGod: An Autobiography, As Told to a Philosopher***Ultimate Questions***Listen to the full episode and explore the question with a community of philosophers and seekers.Join the Ultimate Questions conversation on calling and divine guidance: https://substack.com/@ultimatequestionsOther Series:The podcast began with the Dramatic Adaptation of the book and now has several series:The Life Wisdom Project – Spiritual insights on living a wiser, more meaningful life.From God to Jerry to You – Divine messages and breakthroughs for seekers.Two Philosophers Wrestle With God – A dialogue on God, truth, and reason.Jerry & Abigail: An Intimate Dialogue – Love, faith, and divine presence in partnership.What's Your Spiritual Story – Real stories of people changed by encounters with God.What's On Our Mind – Reflections from Jerry and Scott on recent episodes.What's On Your Mind – Listener questions, divine answers, and open dialogue. Stay ConnectedShare: questions@godanautobiography.comGet the books: God: An Autobiography, Radically PersonalShare Your Story | Site | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

This talk explains that meditation develops the ability to experience each moment without the filters of past judgments, memories, or future fears. By cultivating "radical mindfulness," meditators learn to recognize experiences as they truly are, rather than reacting through personal interpretations and emotional habits. Through this practice, we free ourselves from the "old food" of the past and the "unprepared food" of the future, allowing us to live with greater wisdom, peace, and presence. Mind Workout: For a Lifetime of Happiness https://bhantesathi.com/books/the-mind-workout-for-a-lifetime-of-happiness-bhante-sathi/9798349278129 Upcoming Retreats at our center https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/retreats-workshops/

When we are feeling low, our vibrations are low. Those feelings of fear, sadness, depression, anxiety, boredom are all sucking our energy and keeping us vibrating at a lower level. All while disconnecting us from the present moment. Connecting to the present, raises our vibration. We start to feel joy, gratitude, inspired, optimistic, and enthusiastic for what is to come. The present moment is there, always singing in a perfect pitch, waiting for us to tune in to it. This meditation hopes to help the meditator practice that connection with the present moment so we can be more in unison with our life. One breath at a time.

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. There is freedom waiting for you right here, in this moment. Through gentle guidance and mindful awareness, we'll practice releasing distractions and fully arriving in the present. This meditation for mindfulness, presence, anxiety relief, stress reduction, emotional clarity, and inner peace helps you reconnect with what matters most. Love,

Peace isn't something you have to chase. It's something you can return to.So much of our day is spent replaying the past or worrying about what's next that we forget the only place peace actually exists—the present moment.In this guided meditation, you'll slow down your breath, quiet the constant conversation in your mind, and reconnect with where you are right now. There is nothing to solve. Nothing to fix. Just this breath. Just this moment.Allow yourself to relax, let your thoughts drift by like passing clouds, and discover that calm has been within you all along.When life pulls you everywhere but the present moment, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.EMAIL US: WDPFTPodcast@gmail.comYou don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:...

In this Dharma talk, Bhante Sathi explores the true meaning of freedom, explaining that lasting freedom is not found in external circumstances but within our own minds. Through mindfulness, he shows how anger, anxiety, fear, and attachment can become prisons of our own making, and how recognizing them allows us to break free. Drawing on practical examples this episode offers guidance for cultivating inner peace, emotional freedom, and resilience in everyday life. The Mind Workout: for a lifetime of happiness https://bhantesathi.com/order-a-book Upcoming Retreats: https://www.mettameditationcenter.org/retreats-workshops/

Mindfulness Meditation for Gratitude - Glenn Harrold helps you cultivate joy, abundance, and a deep love of life in just ten minutes. Ideal first thing in the morning.This short mindfulness meditation is designed to help you develop a profound sense of gratitude and presence - shifting your mindset toward abundance, opening your creativity, and leaving you feeling genuinely energised, uplifted, and alive. Perfect for a lunch break, a mid-morning reset, first thing in the morning or any moment when you need to recharge and reconnect.Glenn's acclaimed mindfulness techniques are paired with deeply relaxing original music by composer Russ Davey, blending dreamy piano and guitar with calming atmospheric soundscapes, heavenly choirs, chimes, and Tibetan chanting.How This Meditation Will Help You:Develop a deep and lasting feeling of gratitude and appreciation for lifeShift your mindset toward abundance and open your natural creativityFeel more centred, present, and connected to the world around youExperience feelings of joy, uplift, and renewed energyReact to stressful situations with greater calm and balanceRecharge your mind and body in just ten minutesWhat to Expect: Glenn will guide you into a mindful, present state through a beautiful meadow visualisation - connecting you with nature, your senses, and the simple pleasures of being alive. As your mind settles and clears, a deep feeling of gratitude naturally emerges, bringing a sense of abundance, joy, and creative possibility. You will return to your day feeling refreshed, enthusiastic, and genuinely uplifted.Session Features:Free 10-minute mindfulness gratitude meditationGlenn Harrold's acclaimed vocal guidance and mindfulness techniquesOriginal music by Russ Davey - piano, guitar, atmospheric soundscapes, choirs, chimes and Tibetan chantingBeautiful meadow visualisation for presence and connection with natureAbout Glenn Harrold: Glenn Harrold is one of the world's most successful and trusted hypnotherapists, with over 25 years of experience helping millions of people improve their mental health, sleep, confidence, and overall wellbeing. His recordings are renowned for their clinical effectiveness and exceptional production quality.Love this meditation? Explore Glenn's full library of downloads:Audio Library: rebrand.ly/GHThriveHAUltimate Hypnosis App: rebrand.ly/GHThriveRelax and Sleep Well App: rebrand.ly/GHThriveRSWStay Connected: Follow Glenn on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or visit his Official Website for daily inspiration and new releases.Please do not listen to this recording while driving or operating machinery. This recording is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment.

Hello to you listening in Wellingborough, North Hamptonshire, England! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. They say that life is like a roll of TP: the closer you get to the end the faster it goes. Maybe you feel this way, too. Zoom Zoom! How do we slow it down? Pay attention to what's still there? Savor the days even when they taste like cardboard, or worse? Imagine this: Life is like a big red bus and some of us get on fighting for the best seats to see the best view from the best vantage points when all of a sudden the bus ride is over and we saw nothing. Others are content to stand in the aisle and experience the ride as best they can, being grateful for having gotten on the bus in the first place. Story Prompt: We are given a life we have no right to expect. Now that you've boarded the big red bus what's your ride going to be like? Write that story and share it out loud! Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story. You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Join Julie Potiker as she leads this open awareness meditation. She completes the meditation with her poem, "Before Dawn".Before Dawn, by Julie Potiker.Even with fences, even with locks, I'm not always safe from the thoughts in my head. The second sleep—that strange, lucid hour before dawn—can be a dangerous place. My mind unspools anxieties, wild and uninvited.I climb out from under the dogs and tangled covers, pour a strong brew, and step into the courtyard. The air is cool, the sky still a deep indigo. Somewhere a robin begins, then a towhee joins in, and soon the whole chorus is at work as the light rises. Slowly, I begin to breathe in rhythm with them. The chatter inside softens. The morning expands. I remember that peace is not the absence of thought, but the practice of returning—again and again.Continue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Join Julie Potiker as she leads this open awareness meditation. She completes the meditation with her poem, "Before Dawn".This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.Before Dawn, by Julie Potiker.Even with fences, even with locks, I'm not always safe from the thoughts in my head. The second sleep—that strange, lucid hour before dawn—can be a dangerous place. My mind unspools anxieties, wild and uninvited.I climb out from under the dogs and tangled covers, pour a strong brew, and step into the courtyard. The air is cool, the sky still a deep indigo. Somewhere a robin begins, then a towhee joins in, and soon the whole chorus is at work as the light rises. Slowly, I begin to breathe in rhythm with them. The chatter inside softens. The morning expands. I remember that peace is not the absence of thought, but the practice of returning—again and again.Continue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Lately, it might feel like life has been asking a lot from you… and before you know it, the days blur together and your mind never really gets a chance to rest. So this meditation is your moment to pause, breathe, and step out of the rush for a little while. This guided meditation for overwhelm and stress relief helps calm anxiety, quiet overthinking, regulate the nervous system, and bring you back to a grounded sense of peace and balance. Love,

In this episode: mindfulness meditation, checking in with body and mind, anchoring on the breath, working with distraction, setting intentionsEpisode SummaryA short guided mindfulness practice recorded live in the Mindful FIRE Legends community. Adam welcomes you to settle into an alert-yet-relaxed posture, then gently guides attention from body and mind into the simple sensations of breathing. This meditation will leave you refreshed and present.Guest BioAdam Coelho is the host of the Mindful FIRE Podcast and leads guided meditations in the Mindful FIRE Legends community.Resources & Books MentionedMindful FIRE Legends community: https://mindfulfire.org/joinFree Envisioning Guide: https://mindfulfire.org/startKey TakeawaysBegin by arriving: notice body sensations and how you're showing up right now, with kind curiosity.Use the breath as an anchor (belly, chest, nose, or mouth)—wherever sensations are clearest in the moment.When distraction happens, name it gently and “begin again”; each in-breath is a fresh start, each out-breath a letting go.Near the end, set an intention for how you want to show up for yourself and others for the rest of the day.PS: Introducing the…

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Life has a way of pulling us in every direction. We replay conversations, worry about tomorrow, and carry the weight of things that haven't even happened yet.This guided meditation is an invitation to gently return to the only place you can actually be: here.Through breath, awareness, and simple observation, you'll be guided back to the present moment—one breath at a time.There is nothing to solve right now. Nothing to figure out. Just this moment.When you're everywhere except where you are, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.You don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged...

When life feels overwhelming, your breath is always with you.This short guided meditation is a simple invitation to pause, slow down, and reconnect with the steady rhythm that's been there all along. No special experience required. No perfect meditation posture. Just a few minutes to step away from the noise and return to the present moment.Whether you're feeling stressed, distracted, anxious, or simply need a reset, let your breath guide you home.When your mind won't stop racing, press play.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.You don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged...

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Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Tonight is an invitation to step out of the noise of yesterday, the worries about tomorrow, and gently return to the here and now. As your body softens and your thoughts begin to slow, you'll be guided into a peaceful space where nothing is needed from you except rest. This 3-hour sleep meditation for deep sleep and relaxation helps calm overthinking, ease anxiety, release stress, support insomnia relief, and guide you into peaceful, restorative sleep. Love,

Lindsay Mack is an intuitive tarot teacher, writer, and founder of Tarot for the Wild Soul, as well as the host of the popular podcast of the same name, which has been downloaded over ten million times. Lindsay's new book Tarot for the Wild Soul: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Growth, Healing, and Grounding in the Present Moment is out now, as is their new tarot deck Soul Tarot, illustrated by Chelsea Granger.Through Lindsay's beloved workshops, retreats, and online Tarot courses, they have taught Soul Tarot to many tens of thousands of students from all around the world. And as a queer, neurodivergent, and (now) joyful survivor of childhood abuse living with complex PTSD and chronic pain, Lindsay is passionately dedicated to honoring and helping to bring space, light, and healing to those who are experiencing any kind of suffering.On this episode, Lindsay discusses how to use tarot as a tool for understanding the present, why it's OK to show up to your deck “messy,” and their gender-transcending interpretations of the cards.Pam also talks about seeking more tender tarot, and answers a listener question about magical support for a life-giving medical procedure.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you're at it!)Our sponsors for this episode are Weiser Books, Enchanted Heart Shadow Work Oracle Deck, Blessed Be Magick, BetterHelp, The Body Oracle Deck from North Atlantic Books, and Bridgette the StrangeWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

Join Colleen Benelli for a guided Reiki journey to help you arrive in the present moment, embrace your current presence, and receive Reiki for gratitude, kindness, peace, and inner guidance. In this journey, you are guided into that experience through Reiki, breath, the Reiki symbols, the Bridge of Light, the River of Peace, and the Tree of Life. This Reiki meditation helps you: • Arrive in the present moment • Release worry and scattered energy • Receive gratitude and kindness • Connect with your body, breath, and inner wisdom • Embrace your current presence • Listen for the truth of who you are today • Receive a gift from your inner guidance • Ask for the next step that fits who you are now Colleen guides you through Reiki energy, the power symbol, SHK, HSZSN, DKM, HF, Tree of Life and the Karuna Reiki® symbols. You will connect with the wisdom of your body, heart, mind, spirit, the earth, the waters, the trees, the animals, your guides, and the light of Reiki. This journey includes the Reiki precepts as a present moment practice: Just for today, I let go of anger. Just for today, I let go of worry. Just for today, I receive gratitude. Just for today, I receive kindness. Just for today, I honor who I am now. Use this guided Reiki journey when you feel busy, scattered, uncertain, or ready to return to yourself. Reiki meets you here, in this breath, in this body, in this moment. Key Insights Guided Reiki Journey for Present Moment Awareness This journey helps you bring your attention into the present moment. You are guided to notice your body, breath, mind, heart, energy, and the truth of where you are today. Embracing Your Current Presence The central practice of this journey is embracing your current presence. You are invited to say, "I am here now. Reiki meets me here. I receive the wisdom of this moment." Reiki for Gratitude and Kindness This journey works with the Reiki precepts to help you receive gratitude, kindness, and honor for who you are now. These qualities help quiet the mind and soften the heart. Tree of Life Reiki Practice The Tree of Life brings grounding, balance, stability, nourishment, and connection with the earth. This journey invites the wisdom of the trees, waters, animals, plants, air, and ancient ones. Reiki for Worry, Stress and Scattered Energy At the River of Peace, you are guided to let go of worry, anger, challenges, cords, and future concerns that do not serve you in the moment. Reiki supports clarity, calm, and inner steadiness. Inner Guidance and Next Steps Near the end of the journey, you receive a gift from your own inner truth and inner guidance. Then you ask, "What is my next step that fits who I am, just for today?" People Also Ask, FAQ What is a guided Reiki journey? A guided Reiki journey is a Reiki meditation where you receive Reiki while being led through breath, symbols, imagery, spiritual guidance, and inner listening. It helps you connect with Reiki energy, your body, your intuition, and your spiritual awareness. How does Reiki help with present moment awareness? Reiki helps you notice what is true right now. It brings your attention to your breath, body, heart, mind, energy, and current life. This helps you release scattered energy and return to the present moment. What does it mean to embrace your current presence? Embracing your current presence means meeting yourself where you are today. It means honoring your body, feelings, wisdom, needs, responsibilities, and spiritual guidance in this moment. Can Reiki help me release worry? Yes. Reiki helps you pause, breathe, and receive calming energy. In this journey, the Reiki precepts support the practice of releasing worry just for today and returning to gratitude, kindness, and inner peace. What is the River of Peace in a Reiki journey? The River of Peace is a guided spiritual location used in this Reiki journey. It supports release, renewal, clarity, and peace. In this practice, you receive Reiki at the river and allow worry, anger, and challenges to be carried away for healing. What is the Tree of Life in Reiki practice? The Tree of Life is used as a grounding and spiritual alignment practice. It helps you connect with the earth, your body, your chakras, your roots, your branches, and the wisdom that supports your life. Who is this Reiki journey for? This Reiki journey is for Reiki practitioners, Reiki students, energy healers, and anyone who wants to receive Reiki for present moment awareness, gratitude, kindness, grounding, and inner guidance. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/ **DISCLAIMER** This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction, which supports the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional healthcare providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional healthcare providers may offer. Results vary by individual.

Feeling scattered, busy, or pulled in too many directions? In this Reiki Lifestyle episode, Robyn and Colleen Benelli continue the Mid-Year Reiki Check-In series with a Reiki practice for present moment awareness. Last week focused on the goals, dreams, and intentions you held at the beginning of the year. This week brings you into where you are today. You will learn how to use Reiki on the fly to gather scattered energy, quiet the noise, and return to the present moment. Robyn guides a grounded conversation about present moment gratitude, the Reiki precepts, nervous system regulation, Reiki naps, and how to look at your current life with more kindness and clarity. This episode helps you ask: Where am I today? What is true now? What have I accomplished beyond my to-do list? What parts of my life need Reiki, patience, or gratitude? How can I embrace my current presence with Reiki? When life feels busy or chaotic, Reiki helps you pause, breathe, and receive support. Even a few moments of Reiki on the fly can help you release worry, lower the noise, and find stability in the middle of daily life. This Mid-Year Reiki Check-In invites you to honor who you are today, what you are holding, what you are healing, and what Reiki is showing you now. Key Insights Reiki on the Fly for Stress Reduction Reiki on the fly is a simple practice you can use during a busy day. Pause, breathe, invite Reiki, and let your scattered attention return to the present moment. You do not need a formal session to receive support. Present Moment Awareness This episode invites you to stop reaching into the past or future and notice where you are today. Present moment awareness helps you see yourself more clearly, especially during a mid-year check-in. Present Moment Gratitude Robyn shares how gratitude can shift the way you see your home, your life, your progress, and your current season. The Reiki precept "Just for today, I will be grateful" becomes a practical tool for daily life. Redefining Accomplishment Accomplishment is more than a completed task list. Staying stable, supporting family, holding space for others, receiving Reiki, practicing kindness, and moving through life with patience are also meaningful accomplishments. Reiki Precepts for Presence The Reiki precepts help bring the mind into today. "Just for today" helps release worry, soften anger, receive gratitude, devote yourself to your path, and practice kindness toward yourself and others. Reiki for Nervous System Regulation When energy feels busy, scattered, or chaotic, Reiki helps quiet the noise. A Reiki nap, a few minutes of stillness, or a moment of receiving Reiki can support the body, mind, and energy field. People Also Ask, FAQ How do you use Reiki on the fly? To use Reiki on the fly, pause during your day, take a breath, and invite Reiki to flow. Place your hands on your heart, body, or in Gassho if possible. Ask Reiki to help you gather your scattered energy and return to the present moment. What is present moment awareness in Reiki? Present moment awareness in Reiki means bringing your attention to what is true right now. You notice your body, emotions, thoughts, energy, and daily life as they are today. Reiki helps you meet the present moment with compassion and clarity. Can Reiki help with stress and overwhelm? Yes. Reiki supports stress reduction by helping the body and mind quiet down. Reiki on the fly, Reiki naps, stillness, and the Reiki precepts can help you release worry, settle your energy, and return to inner stability. How do the Reiki precepts help with presence? The Reiki precepts begin with "Just for today," which brings attention back to the present moment. They guide you to release anger, release worry, practice gratitude, devote yourself to your path, and be kind to yourself and others. What does it mean to embrace your current presence? Embracing your current presence means meeting yourself where you are today. It includes your current energy, your body, your emotions, your responsibilities, your spiritual growth, and your lived experience. Reiki helps you honor this moment as the place where your next step begins. What is a Reiki nap? A Reiki nap is a restful time when you receive Reiki and allow the body to relax deeply. Many people experience Reiki naps during sessions or personal practice. They can help quiet mental noise and support nervous system regulation. How can Reiki help with a mid-year check-in? Reiki helps you review your goals and life experience with kindness. It helps you notice what has stayed steady, what has changed, what you know now, and what needs support in the second half of the year. Connect with Robyn and Colleen Website: https://reikilifestyle.com Podcast: https://reikilifestyle.com/podcast/ Community: Join our next Distance Reiki Share: https://reikilifestyle.com/reiki-share/

Lindsay Mack is an intuitive tarot teacher, writer, and founder of Tarot for the Wild Soul, as well as the host of the popular podcast of the same name, which has been downloaded over ten million times. Lindsay's new book Tarot for the Wild Soul: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Growth, Healing, and Grounding in the Present Moment is out now, as is their new tarot deck Soul Tarot, illustrated by Chelsea Granger.Through Lindsay's beloved workshops, retreats, and online Tarot courses, they have taught Soul Tarot to many tens of thousands of students from all around the world. And as a queer, neurodivergent, and (now) joyful survivor of childhood abuse living with complex PTSD and chronic pain, Lindsay is passionately dedicated to honoring and helping to bring space, light, and healing to those who are experiencing any kind of suffering.On this episode, Lindsay discusses how to use tarot as a tool for understanding the present, why it's OK to show up to your deck “messy,” and their gender-transcending interpretations of the cards.Pam also talks about seeking more tender tarot, and answers a listener question about magical support for a life-giving medical procedure.Check out the video of this episode over on YouTube (and please like and subscribe to the channel while you're at it!)Our sponsors for this episode are Weiser Books, Enchanted Heart Shadow Work Oracle Deck, Blessed Be Magick, BetterHelp, The Body Oracle Deck from North Atlantic Books, and Bridgette the StrangeWe also have print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here, and all sorts of other bewitching goodies available in the Witch Wave shop.And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to detailed show notes, bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

— In this episode, we delve into how mindfulness and meditation serve as vital tools in connecting with the present, and how therapy cultivates openness to new possibilities. We explore key topics such as defining mental health and human suffering, the role of mindfulness in therapy, and the art of rewriting personal narratives to alleviate anxiety and depression. Samantha shares her insights on nurturing our inner child, transforming language and perception, and utilizing art as a healing medium. Our conversation touches on the complexity of suffering, how simple changes in our environment help combat overstimulation, and the profound impact of finding fullness in stillness. We also discuss the concept of "glimmers" in nature, experiences to cherish before death, and how they aid in overcoming triggers. Throughout the discussion, Samantha shares how mindfulness, creativity, and a simplified life help us embrace authenticity and clarity.  Valeria interviews Samantha Maederer  — She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, with over a decade of experience. With a background in Art Therapy from Florida State University, her unique path intersects art and mental health. Samantha began her career by co-creating a public art installation highlighting patient voices from the Florida State Psychiatric Hospital, and now encourages creativity in her clients to navigate challenges. She spent 12 years in community mental health, offering therapy to survivors of sexual trauma and postpartum clients. Samantha's approach is informed by her own mental health journey and a belief in art as a tool to process experiences. She integrates Zen Buddhism and Daoism principles, helping clients embrace non-judgment and reality awareness. Samantha specializes in working with women with complex trauma histories. She employs somatic work, mindfulness, and focuses on anxiety, panic, and OCD. Her therapeutic approach includes helping clients reconnect with their younger selves. Outside of therapy, Samantha enjoys gardening, kayaking, and promoting a holistic approach to mental health, emphasizing focus and the mind-body connection. Learn more about Samantha Maederer and her work. 

What if you followed people for 80 years—tracking their health, happiness, and relationships over a lifetime? That's exactly what one of the longest-running studies ever has done, and what it reveals about how to live a good life may not be what you expect. https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/ We all think we know what “now” means—until we try to define it. The present moment feels obvious, yet science struggles to explain it. Your brain doesn't have a clear way to register “now,” and your experience of time can stretch, compress, and shift depending on what you're doing and how you feel. Jo Marchant, science writer and author of In Search of Now: The Science of the Present Moment (https://amzn.to/4tKBvbs), explores how we experience time, why it feels different from moment to moment, and how we can become more aware participants in the way we perceive our lives unfolding. Most people have encountered someone who drains their energy, creates conflict, or leaves them feeling worse after every interaction. These “poisonous” individuals often display traits like manipulation, lack of empathy, or extreme self-centeredness. The real challenge isn't just recognizing them—it's knowing how to deal with them without letting them take a toll on your well-being. Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, psychologist at the University of British Columbia and author of Poisonous People: How to Resist Them and Improve Your Life (https://amzn.to/4dT7e5w), explains how to identify these patterns, why they're so impactful, and what you can do to protect yourself. Getting too little sleep can do more than make you tired—it can change what your body craves. Interestingly, it has something in common with another behavior that also increases hunger in a very specific way—and not for the healthiest foods. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3763921/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS POCKET HOSE: For a limited time, when you purchase a new Pocket Hose Ballistic, you'll get a FREE 360 degree rotating pocket pivot and a FREE thumb drive nozzle! Just text SYSK to 64000 RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES : We love the Planet Visionaries podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices