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Today, we invite effortless inner peace using the Hansi Mudra, also known as the gesture of the Swan. This elegant hand posture gently opens the energy channels associated with contentment, allowing you to quickly access your natural state of grace and joy. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES:  Are you tired of leaving your happiness to chance, waiting for perfect external conditions before you allow yourself to feel good? This week, we stop waiting and start building, handing you the blueprints to become The Inner Joy Architect and design a sense of fulfillment so foundational, it's absolutely non-negotiable. Join us for seven transformative days as we define joy on your terms, rewire your expectations, and lay the unshakeable foundation for a life rich with personalized, lasting delight. This is a replay from a popular series that I shared a few years ago. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "The Inner Joy Architect: Design Your Non-Negotiable Happiness," episodes 2670-2676. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Happiness Briefing Maintain a happiness report: write down what makes you happy each day. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "Happiness is within me." Day 3:  Cycles of Joy Breath Day 4:  Hansi mudra for inner joy Day 5:  Fourth chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  Inner Joy Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Today's meditation uses a specific, expansive breathing technique known as the Breath of Joy to unlock feelings of inner lightness and optimism. This rhythmic, intentional breath work physically interrupts the stress cycle and invites a profound, non-dependent sense of well-being into your body. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES:  Are you tired of leaving your happiness to chance, waiting for perfect external conditions before you allow yourself to feel good? This week, we stop waiting and start building, handing you the blueprints to become The Inner Joy Architect and design a sense of fulfillment so foundational, it's absolutely non-negotiable. Join us for seven transformative days as we define joy on your terms, rewire your expectations, and lay the unshakeable foundation for a life rich with personalized, lasting delight. This is a replay from a popular series that I shared a few years ago. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "The Inner Joy Architect: Design Your Non-Negotiable Happiness," episodes 2670-2676. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Happiness Briefing Maintain a happiness report: write down what makes you happy each day. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "Happiness is within me." Day 3:  Cycles of Joy Breath Day 4:  Hansi mudra for inner joy Day 5:  Fourth chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  Inner Joy Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Welcome to today's session, where we anchor into the truth: "Happiness is within me." Be guided as you use this powerful affirmation to recognize that true fulfillment is an internal creation, not something to be sought externally. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES:  Are you tired of leaving your happiness to chance, waiting for perfect external conditions before you allow yourself to feel good? This week, we stop waiting and start building, handing you the blueprints to become The Inner Joy Architect and design a sense of fulfillment so foundational, it's absolutely non-negotiable. Join us for seven transformative days as we define joy on your terms, rewire your expectations, and lay the unshakeable foundation for a life rich with personalized, lasting delight. This is a replay from a popular series that I shared a few years ago. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "The Inner Joy Architect: Design Your Non-Negotiable Happiness," episodes 2670-2676. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Happiness Briefing Maintain a happiness report: write down what makes you happy each day. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "Happiness is within me." Day 3:  Cycles of Joy Breath Day 4:  Hansi mudra for inner joy Day 5:  Fourth chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  Inner Joy Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

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WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES:  Are you tired of leaving your happiness to chance, waiting for perfect external conditions before you allow yourself to feel good? This week, we stop waiting and start building, handing you the blueprints to become The Inner Joy Architect and design a sense of fulfillment so foundational, it's absolutely non-negotiable. Join us for seven transformative days as we define joy on your terms, rewire your expectations, and lay the unshakeable foundation for a life rich with personalized, lasting delight. This is a replay from a popular series that I shared a few years ago. This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "The Inner Joy Architect: Design Your Non-Negotiable Happiness," episodes 2670-2676. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Happiness Briefing Maintain a happiness report: write down what makes you happy each day. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "Happiness is within me." Day 3:  Cycles. of Joy Breath Day 4:  Hansi mudra for inner joy Day 5:  Fourth chakra for love and compassion Day 6:  Inner Joy Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In the final episode of this week's series, the most critical long-term strategy for any habit is planning for failure. You will miss a day. The key is preventing a single slip-up from becoming a destructive mental narrative. Be guided in a meditation for the ultimate insight to forge a new habit. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Today is the day we put all the components together—Mudra, Breathing, Affirmation, and Identity—into a single, non-negotiable Flow. This repetition is the key to creating automaticity, making your habits effortless. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Have we ever mentioned how much we LOVE it when you guys ask questions?! WE LOVE IT! Keep those thoughts and questions coming!This week's episode is a response to a double-request regarding the same topic. We hope you tune in and listen, but that you'll also let this episode (and all of them for that matter) encourage you to dive deeper into your own faith as a result of the musing we do here today. God's ready for you - grab a Bible and let's do this!Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

Have we ever mentioned how much we LOVE it when you guys ask questions?! WE LOVE IT! Keep those thoughts and questions coming!This week's episode is a response to a double-request regarding the same topic. We hope you tune in and listen, but that you'll also let this episode (and all of them for that matter) encourage you to dive deeper into your own faith as a result of the musing we do here today. God's ready for you - grab a Bible and let's do this!Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

Focusing your internal visualization as you're guided with insight and a meditation, you are not inventing power, but re-centering your scattered attention and claiming responsibility for your choices. Be guided to recognize opportunities all around you with the energy of your second chakra. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Starting is the hardest part of any habit. Your brain is wired to conserve energy. The Mudra (Gyan Mudra) is the ultimate antidote to this friction. It requires minimal energy and is completed in a second, yet it functions as a powerful, non-verbal Commitment Device. It is a starting ritual. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. The techniques used this week—the physical Mudra cue, the rhythmic Breathing, and the simple Affirmation—are all designed to speak the language of the Basal Ganglia: simple, repeatable, and cued by the environment. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

The Breathing Technique (Box Breathing) is the fastest way to manually activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System (the 'rest and digest' state) using the Vagus Nerve, which runs from the brainstem to the abdomen. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. The techniques used this week—the physical Mudra cue, the rhythmic Breathing, and the simple Affirmation—are all designed to speak the language of the Basal Ganglia: simple, repeatable, and cued by the environment. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Today, we use the Affirmation Meditation to engage in Identity-Based change. When you repeat, "My consistency is my power. I show up for myself," you are not hoping to achieve an outcome; you are casting a vote for who you are. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. The techniques used this week—the physical Mudra cue, the rhythmic Breathing, and the simple Affirmation—are all designed to speak the language of the Basal Ganglia: simple, repeatable, and cued by the environment. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Welcome to this week's new series! This 7-day series is designed not just to teach meditation, but to make it an automatic, non-negotiable part of your daily routine using the science of Habit Stacking. The entire practice centers on the formula: "After [Current Habit], I will [New Habit]." Invite a friend to join you during this week's series! WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline When you start meditating, your Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC)—the center of logic, planning, and willpower—is working hard. This is exhausting. The goal of this 7-day series is to transfer the meditation practice from the energy-intensive PFC to the Basal Ganglia, the brain structure dedicated to automatic habits and procedural memory. This is the part of the brain that knows how to tie your shoes or drive a car without conscious thought. The techniques used this week—the physical Mudra cue, the rhythmic Breathing, and the simple Affirmation—are all designed to speak the language of the Basal Ganglia: simple, repeatable, and cued by the environment. This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Beyond Motivation: The Science of Automatic Discipline," episodes 3395-3401. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: The Zero Willpower Quest The goal is to prove that consistent, tiny actions are more powerful than occasional heroic efforts. you're not seeking a perfect 30-minute meditation; your goal is an unbreakable, 60-second consistency. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your goals Day 2:  Affirmation: "My consistency is my power." Day 3:  Power Breathing Day 4:  Gyan mudra for knowledge and wisdom Day 5:  Second chakra focus to maintain ambition Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

The deepest insight for Day 7 is the shift from doing to being. You are no longer someone trying to be brave; you are a brave person who performs brave actions. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation Welcome to this week's new series! It's time to stop just managing fear and start actively building unstoppable confidence that lasts. This week, we're providing you with a complete, actionable toolkit—from ancient breathwork and hand mudras to modern neuroscience techniques—to fundamentally rewire your mind for courage. Join us for this transformative journey, and discover the powerful, decisive person you are meant to be. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation," episodes 3388-3394. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a 1% Courage Quest: Identify and execute one small act of courage every single day. This isn't about skydiving; it's about pushing the edge of your comfort zone by just 1%. This could be: asking a difficult question, turning off your phone for an hour, starting a difficult conversation, or submitting an idea you've been holding back. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing yourself as fearless Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am safe to be bold." Day 3:  Simhasana Lion's Breath Day 4:  Ksepana mudra to release fear and anxiety Day 5:  Third chakra to release fear Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

The Fearless Flow solves this by providing the internal regulatory system needed to sustain that external risk. It allows you to feel the fear but stay anchored in your body, rather than being pulled into self-protection. By grounding yourself in the combined calm of the Breath, Mudra, and Chakra Focus, you build the deep internal safety required to drop the external armor of perfectionism and truly "dare greatly." WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation Welcome to this week's new series! It's time to stop just managing fear and start actively building unstoppable confidence that lasts. This week, we're providing you with a complete, actionable toolkit—from ancient breathwork and hand mudras to modern neuroscience techniques—to fundamentally rewire your mind for courage. Join us for this transformative journey, and discover the powerful, decisive person you are meant to be. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation," episodes 3388-3394. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a 1% Courage Quest: Identify and execute one small act of courage every single day. This isn't about skydiving; it's about pushing the edge of your comfort zone by just 1%. This could be: asking a difficult question, turning off your phone for an hour, starting a difficult conversation, or submitting an idea you've been holding back. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing yourself as fearless Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am safe to be bold." Day 3:  Simhasana Lion's Breath Day 4:  Ksepana mudra to release fear and anxiety Day 5:  Third chakra to release fear Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Money is a tough subject and probably always has been. But, no matter - this episode is a response to a listener request, a question about how you know about how to spend your money. Does it matter only about big things, little things, or all the things? Pull up your chair and let's see what we can come up with. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend andPreacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

Money is a tough subject and probably always has been. But, no matter - this episode is a response to a listener request, a question about how you know about how to spend your money. Does it matter only about big things, little things, or all the things? Pull up your chair and let's see what we can come up with. Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend andPreacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

Why do you feel fear in your gut? Because your Enteric Nervous System (ENS)—often called your 'second brain'—lives there. Today, we ignite the Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura), the energy center of personal power. By focusing our attention and visualization on this core area, we calm the physical seat of anxiety (the 'butterflies in the stomach'), transforming that worried energy into decisive action and unstoppable willpower. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation Welcome to this week's new series! It's time to stop just managing fear and start actively building unstoppable confidence that lasts. This week, we're providing you with a complete, actionable toolkit—from ancient breathwork and hand mudras to modern neuroscience techniques—to fundamentally rewire your mind for courage. Join us for this transformative journey, and discover the powerful, decisive person you are meant to be. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation," episodes 3388-3394. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a 1% Courage Quest: Identify and execute one small act of courage every single day. This isn't about skydiving; it's about pushing the edge of your comfort zone by just 1%. This could be: asking a difficult question, turning off your phone for an hour, starting a difficult conversation, or submitting an idea you've been holding back. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing yourself as fearless Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am safe to be bold." Day 3:  Simhasana Lion's Breath Day 4:  Ksepana mudra to release fear and anxiety Day 5:  Third chakra to release fear Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

We dive into the mind-body connection by exploring ancient hand mudras that act as physical anchors for courage and presence. Learn specific gestures, like the Ksepana Mudra, that you can use discreetly to signal safety to your nervous system and summon psychological armor on demand. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation Welcome to this week's new series! It's time to stop just managing fear and start actively building unstoppable confidence that lasts. This week, we're providing you with a complete, actionable toolkit—from ancient breathwork and hand mudras to modern neuroscience techniques—to fundamentally rewire your mind for courage. Join us for this transformative journey, and discover the powerful, decisive person you are meant to be. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation," episodes 3388-3394. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a 1% Courage Quest: Identify and execute one small act of courage every single day. This isn't about skydiving; it's about pushing the edge of your comfort zone by just 1%. This could be: asking a difficult question, turning off your phone for an hour, starting a difficult conversation, or submitting an idea you've been holding back. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing yourself as fearless Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am safe to be bold." Day 3:  Simhasana Lion's Breath Day 4:  Ksepana mudra to release fear and anxiety Day 5:  Third chakra to release fear Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

You can land high-paying clients without begging for work or using people. It's simpler than you think, and I'll teach you exactly how. Nobody wants to feel like they're begging or using others to get ahead. But when you need to make money, it's hard not to come across that way - especially when you're networking or reaching out to potential clients, past colleagues, or other important people in your network.Here's what most people get wrong about sales: they think it's about pitching, convincing, and talking about themselves. But great sales is actually about listening, helping, and staying focused on the other person - not yourself.This week I'm breaking down the 3 sales essentials to selling without seeming desperate or like you're using people. When you understand these essentials, you'll be able to land your next high-ticket client in a way that feels authentic to you and good for them.This is what it means to serve others through sales - which is exactly what makes it authentic and not salesy.If you're asking questions like "should I raise my rates?" or "how do I land clients who value my talent and don't ask for discounts?" - join me for my next FREE workshop on October 22, 2025.Sign up at: https://coachdonohoe.com/live-pricing-workshop-registration-october25Don't wait! Snag your spot now, and I'll see you on October 22._______Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

Stop fear in its tracks. Today, we dive into the physiological shift that happens when we learn to control the breath. You'll master the powerful Lion's Breath (Simhasana), a technique that directly stimulates the Vagus Nerve to immediately signal safety to your brain. This practice breaks the physical hold of anxiety in the throat and jaw, allowing you to move from panic to calm and audible courage in seconds. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation Welcome to this week's new series! It's time to stop just managing fear and start actively building unstoppable confidence that lasts. This week, we're providing you with a complete, actionable toolkit—from ancient breathwork and hand mudras to modern neuroscience techniques—to fundamentally rewire your mind for courage. Join us for this transformative journey, and discover the powerful, decisive person you are meant to be. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation," episodes 3388-3394. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a 1% Courage Quest: Identify and execute one small act of courage every single day. This isn't about skydiving; it's about pushing the edge of your comfort zone by just 1%. This could be: asking a difficult question, turning off your phone for an hour, starting a difficult conversation, or submitting an idea you've been holding back. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing yourself as fearless Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am safe to be bold." Day 3:  Simhasana Lion's Breath Day 4:  Ksepana mudra to release fear and anxiety Day 5:  Third chakra to release fear Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

When your nervous system slams the accelerator, you need an instant response—today, you're guided to access your body's natural "vagal brake" through simple breathwork combined with an affirmation. Physically calm your body and create space for decisive, rational thought in any moment. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation Welcome to this week's new series! It's time to stop just managing fear and start actively building unstoppable confidence that lasts. This week, we're providing you with a complete, actionable toolkit—from ancient breathwork and hand mudras to modern neuroscience techniques—to fundamentally rewire your mind for courage. Join us for this transformative journey, and discover the powerful, decisive person you are meant to be. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation," episodes 3388-3394. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a 1% Courage Quest: Identify and execute one small act of courage every single day. This isn't about skydiving; it's about pushing the edge of your comfort zone by just 1%. This could be: asking a difficult question, turning off your phone for an hour, starting a difficult conversation, or submitting an idea you've been holding back. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing yourself as fearless Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am safe to be bold." Day 3:  Simhasana Lion's Breath Day 4:  Ksepana mudra to release fear and anxiety Day 5:  Third chakra to release fear Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Neuroscience suggests that the brain cannot clearly distinguish between a vividly imagined event and a real-life experience. This means visualization isn't just daydreaming; it's powerful, practical mental rehearsal. Today, we leverage this research to consciously program a fearless mindset. We will create a detailed, sensory-rich 'Future Self'—a version of you who acts with unwavering courage—and step into that identity, creating new neural pathways that reinforce boldness. This is the foundation of becoming fearless. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation Welcome to this week's new series! It's time to stop just managing fear and start actively building unstoppable confidence that lasts. This week, we're providing you with a complete, actionable toolkit—from ancient breathwork and hand mudras to modern neuroscience techniques—to fundamentally rewire your mind for courage. Join us for this transformative journey, and discover the powerful, decisive person you are meant to be. This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Becoming Fearless: Breaking the Habit of Hesitation," episodes 3388-3394. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a 1% Courage Quest: Identify and execute one small act of courage every single day. This isn't about skydiving; it's about pushing the edge of your comfort zone by just 1%. This could be: asking a difficult question, turning off your phone for an hour, starting a difficult conversation, or submitting an idea you've been holding back. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing yourself as fearless Day 2:  Affirmation: "I am safe to be bold." Day 3:  Simhasana Lion's Breath Day 4:  Ksepana mudra to release fear and anxiety Day 5:  Third chakra to release fear Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Congratulations! You've detoxed your mind, body, and emotions, achieving a remarkable level of clarity. Today is about solidifying your efforts and creating a clear blueprint for sustained, low-stress living. We'll review the week's lessons to ensure you walk away with an unbreakable, lifelong stress shield. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Release Toxic Overload: 7-Days to Shed Your Stress Welcome to this week's meditation series! Think of this week as a gift to yourself. You're invited to give yourself the gift of vital health and well-being. You'll begin this week's series with a special interview with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a renowned integrative dentist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people improve their microbiomes. You'll discover how to improve your mind-body connection that starts in your mouth. Dr. Maddahi also developed a collection of signature dental products called the Lumineux brand that supports a healthy microbiome. LUMINEUX DENTAL CARE PRODUCTS Restore balance to your microbiome. When your mouth's microbiome is healthy, diverse, and thriving, the rest of your body will be thriving too. Traditional oral care products strip your mouth of all bacteria, good and bad. Lumineux's gentle formulas neutralize the bad while protecting the good. Receive 15% off your first order by visiting LumineuxHealth.com.   Dr. MADDAHI'S BOOK "The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body's Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health -- 30 Days to a Healthy Life"    DR. MADDAHI'S WEBSITE drmaddahi.com   DR. MADDAHI'S EMAIL drmaddahi@oralessentials.com This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Release Toxic Overload" episodes 2805-2811. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Healthy Living Quest! Release toxic products, thoughts, people, and situations from your life.  YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:  Identify mental clutter Day 2:  Affirmation: "Focus on Now." Day 3:  Healing Light Breath Day 4:  Apaan mudra to release toxins Day 5:  Second chakra for new opportunities Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Now that we've made significant space by releasing old habits, it's time to intentionally infuse positive, nourishing energy back into your entire system. This uplifting meditation uses guided visualization to cultivate feelings of joy, gratitude, and unwavering confidence. This is how you build a naturally resilient and beautiful inner landscape. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Release Toxic Overload: 7-Days to Shed Your Stress Welcome to this week's meditation series! Think of this week as a gift to yourself. You're invited to give yourself the gift of vital health and well-being. You'll begin this week's series with a special interview with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a renowned integrative dentist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people improve their microbiomes. You'll discover how to improve your mind-body connection that starts in your mouth. Dr. Maddahi also developed a collection of signature dental products called the Lumineux brand that supports a healthy microbiome. LUMINEUX DENTAL CARE PRODUCTS Restore balance to your microbiome. When your mouth's microbiome is healthy, diverse, and thriving, the rest of your body will be thriving too. Traditional oral care products strip your mouth of all bacteria, good and bad. Lumineux's gentle formulas neutralize the bad while protecting the good. Receive 15% off your first order by visiting LumineuxHealth.com.   Dr. MADDAHI'S BOOK "The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body's Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health -- 30 Days to a Healthy Life"    DR. MADDAHI'S WEBSITE drmaddahi.com   DR. MADDAHI'S EMAIL drmaddahi@oralessentials.com This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Release Toxic Overload" episodes 2805-2811. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Healthy Living Quest! Release toxic products, thoughts, people, and situations from your life.  YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:  Identify mental clutter Day 2:  Affirmation: "Focus on Now." Day 3:  Healing Light Breath Day 4:  Apaan mudra to release toxins Day 5:  Second chakra for new opportunities Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Don't play - you know what we're talking about. Words that your momma would wash your mouth out with soap over... 4-letter words. Bad words. Ugly words.Cuss Words.Are they sinful? Are they the words that the Bible speaks about when it says not to say "obscene" thing and to let no "unwholesome" stuff come out of our mouths? Glad you asked - cause we're gonna muse on it.**PS - THIS IS A LISTENER REQUESTED TOPIC AND THAT MAKES ME SO VERY HAPPY!!**Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

Don't play - you know what we're talking about. Words that your momma would wash your mouth out with soap over... 4-letter words. Bad words. Ugly words.Cuss Words.Are they sinful? Are they the words that the Bible speaks about when it says not to say "obscene" thing and to let no "unwholesome" stuff come out of our mouths? Glad you asked - cause we're gonna muse on it.**PS - THIS IS A LISTENER REQUESTED TOPIC AND THAT MAKES ME SO VERY HAPPY!!**Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

The most toxic overload often comes from our own inner critic, feeding us doubts and harsh self-judgment. We'll practice consciously detaching from these limiting beliefs, replacing harsh narratives with compassionate acceptance. Learn to transform your inner voice into your most supportive and motivating ally. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Release Toxic Overload: 7-Days to Shed Your Stress Welcome to this week's meditation series! Think of this week as a gift to yourself. You're invited to give yourself the gift of vital health and well-being. You'll begin this week's series with a special interview with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a renowned integrative dentist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people improve their microbiomes. You'll discover how to improve your mind-body connection that starts in your mouth. Dr. Maddahi also developed a collection of signature dental products called the Lumineux brand that supports a healthy microbiome. LUMINEUX DENTAL CARE PRODUCTS Restore balance to your microbiome. When your mouth's microbiome is healthy, diverse, and thriving, the rest of your body will be thriving too. Traditional oral care products strip your mouth of all bacteria, good and bad. Lumineux's gentle formulas neutralize the bad while protecting the good. Receive 15% off your first order by visiting LumineuxHealth.com.   Dr. MADDAHI'S BOOK "The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body's Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health -- 30 Days to a Healthy Life"    DR. MADDAHI'S WEBSITE drmaddahi.com   DR. MADDAHI'S EMAIL drmaddahi@oralessentials.com This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Release Toxic Overload" episodes 2805-2811. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Healthy Living Quest! Release toxic products, thoughts, people, and situations from your life.  YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:  Identify mental clutter Day 2:  Affirmation: "Focus on Now." Day 3:  Healing Light Breath Day 4:  Apaan mudra to release toxins Day 5:  Second chakra for new opportunities Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Stress doesn't just live in your head; it settles deep within your body, causing stiffness, tension, and fatigue. This practice uses body awareness and focused relaxation to melt away physical tension held in your shoulders, jaw, and gut. Discover how physical release instantly translates into profound mental freedom. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Release Toxic Overload: 7-Days to Shed Your Stress Welcome to this week's meditation series! Think of this week as a gift to yourself. You're invited to give yourself the gift of vital health and well-being. You'll begin this week's series with a special interview with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a renowned integrative dentist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people improve their microbiomes. You'll discover how to improve your mind-body connection that starts in your mouth. Dr. Maddahi also developed a collection of signature dental products called the Lumineux brand that supports a healthy microbiome. LUMINEUX DENTAL CARE PRODUCTS Restore balance to your microbiome. When your mouth's microbiome is healthy, diverse, and thriving, the rest of your body will be thriving too. Traditional oral care products strip your mouth of all bacteria, good and bad. Lumineux's gentle formulas neutralize the bad while protecting the good. Receive 15% off your first order by visiting LumineuxHealth.com.   Dr. MADDAHI'S BOOK "The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body's Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health -- 30 Days to a Healthy Life"    DR. MADDAHI'S WEBSITE drmaddahi.com   DR. MADDAHI'S EMAIL drmaddahi@oralessentials.com This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Release Toxic Overload" episodes 2805-2811. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Healthy Living Quest! Release toxic products, thoughts, people, and situations from your life.  YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:  Identify mental clutter Day 2:  Affirmation: "Focus on Now." Day 3:  Healing Light Breath Day 4:  Apaan mudra to release toxins Day 5:  Second chakra for new opportunities Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Stress doesn't just live in your head; it settles deep within your body, causing stiffness, tension, and fatigue. This practice uses body awareness and focused relaxation to melt away physical tension held in your shoulders, jaw, and gut. Discover how physical release instantly translates into profound mental freedom. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Release Toxic Overload: 7-Days to Shed Your Stress Welcome to this week's meditation series! Think of this week as a gift to yourself. You're invited to give yourself the gift of vital health and well-being. You'll begin this week's series with a special interview with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a renowned integrative dentist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people improve their microbiomes. You'll discover how to improve your mind-body connection that starts in your mouth. Dr. Maddahi also developed a collection of signature dental products called the Lumineux brand that supports a healthy microbiome. LUMINEUX DENTAL CARE PRODUCTS Restore balance to your microbiome. When your mouth's microbiome is healthy, diverse, and thriving, the rest of your body will be thriving too. Traditional oral care products strip your mouth of all bacteria, good and bad. Lumineux's gentle formulas neutralize the bad while protecting the good. Receive 15% off your first order by visiting LumineuxHealth.com.   Dr. MADDAHI'S BOOK "The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body's Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health -- 30 Days to a Healthy Life"    DR. MADDAHI'S WEBSITE drmaddahi.com   DR. MADDAHI'S EMAIL drmaddahi@oralessentials.com This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Release Toxic Overload" episodes 2805-2811. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Healthy Living Quest! Release toxic products, thoughts, people, and situations from your life.  YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:  Identify mental clutter Day 2:  Affirmation: "Focus on Now." Day 3:  Healing Light Breath Day 4:  Apaan mudra to release toxins Day 5:  Second chakra for new opportunities Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

The murder of Charlie Kirk has left America reeling. The response has been polarizing – and in many cases – has only deepened the divide between us.This week I'm joined by Christina Blacken, a behavior change expert and founder of The New Quo, for a conversation about three beliefs that are keeping all of us stuck - arguing within ourselves and with others, unable to connect and feeling totally powerless in the face of the divide. Rather than remain silent and fearful, Christina and I speak openly about our response and how you can find inner groundedness and wisdom even when you're triggered, fearful, or unsure what to do/say. This is about learning to show up for yourself no matter what the world looks like – having your own back and building from your values, even when others don't reciprocate or align. Living this way is not for the faint of heart. But it's also the key to inner freedom and deeper connection – especially with those who don't share your same beliefs. About Christina Blacken: Christina Blacken is a public speaker, performer, writer, and founder of The New Quo, a social impact and behavior change training company. She creates transformational workshops, events, and educational content in The New Quo Learning Community to address the trust and isolation epidemics we're experiencing in our organizations and communities. The New Quo: https://www.thenewquo.com/ The New Quo Learning Community: http://bit.ly/TNQcommunity_________In this episode I also reference the work of Marita Bollici – a master coach with 20+ years experience leading transformational conversations: https://www.bollicicoaching.com/about_______Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Urban Legend by Musical Bakery https://tunetank.com/track/3362-urban-legend/

As board gamers, we are obsessed with size. We love sharing shelfies to show off the size of our giant board game collection. Board games that come in a giant box that could double up as a garage for a small car are appealing to us. We love giant miniatures that we could use for weight training. War games that come with thousands of chits and other little tokens are standard. So, this article obsesses over how much table space some board games require and if we should start to record this as a new statistic alongside player count, age range, game length and complexity.Read the full topic discussion article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/09/30/size-matters-board-games-table-space-requirements-topic-discussion/Useful LinksWingspan review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/03/16/wingspan/Scythe review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/01/19/scythe/Love Letter review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/01/23/love-letter-saturday-review/Mint Tin Mini Skulduggery review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/03/09/mint-tin-mini-skulduggery/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Royalty Free Music: https://www.bensound.comLicense code: Z75OXZPTAKFN0XOAArtist: : Yunior ArronteMusic: https://www.bensound.comLicense code: MLKYBCTAF9OAUSTXArtist: : Nick PetrovSupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo by Anne Nygård on Unsplash)

Support a healthy microbiome as you release toxins by focusing on the present moment. Today focuses on releasing the emotional residue from past slights, future anxieties, or lingering resentments. We'll use a mindfulness affirmation to acknowledge stagnant feelings like worry or guilt and allow them to dissipate. By letting go of this heavy emotional baggage, you unlock genuine lightness and peace. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Release Toxic Overload: 7-Days to Shed Your Stress Welcome to this week's meditation series! Think of this week as a gift to yourself. You're invited to give yourself the gift of vital health and well-being. You'll begin this week's series with a special interview with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a renowned integrative dentist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people improve their microbiomes. You'll discover how to improve your mind-body connection that starts in your mouth. Dr. Maddahi also developed a collection of signature dental products called the Lumineux brand that supports a healthy microbiome. LUMINEUX DENTAL CARE PRODUCTS Restore balance to your microbiome. When your mouth's microbiome is healthy, diverse, and thriving, the rest of your body will be thriving too. Traditional oral care products strip your mouth of all bacteria, good and bad. Lumineux's gentle formulas neutralize the bad while protecting the good. Receive 15% off your first order by visiting LumineuxHealth.com.   Dr. MADDAHI'S BOOK "The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body's Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health -- 30 Days to a Healthy Life"    DR. MADDAHI'S WEBSITE drmaddahi.com   DR. MADDAHI'S EMAIL drmaddahi@oralessentials.com This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Release Toxic Overload" episodes 2805-2811. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Healthy Living Quest! Release toxic products, thoughts, people, and situations from your life.  YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:  Identify mental clutter Day 2:  Affirmation: "Focus on Now." Day 3:  Healing Light Breath Day 4:  Apaan mudra to release toxins Day 5:  Second chakra for new opportunities Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Let go of toxic patterns that negatively impact your life.   We start this week's new journey by identifying the heavy mental load you carry every day, from repetitive worries to planning fatigue. Discover how toxins enter your mouth and pervade your physical health with renowned integrative dentist, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi. This session guides you to observe your constant thoughts and non-essential mental clutter without judgment. Learn to gently put down the mental noise so you can create immediate internal space. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Release Toxic Overload: 7-Days to Shed Your Stress Welcome to this week's meditation series! Think of this week as a gift to yourself. You're invited to give yourself the gift of vital health and well-being. You'll begin this week's series with a special interview with Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, a renowned integrative dentist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people improve their microbiomes. You'll discover how to improve your mind-body connection that starts in your mouth. Dr. Maddahi also developed a collection of signature dental products called the Lumineux brand that supports a healthy microbiome. LUMINEUX DENTAL CARE PRODUCTS Restore balance to your microbiome. When your mouth's microbiome is healthy, diverse, and thriving, the rest of your body will be thriving too. Traditional oral care products strip your mouth of all bacteria, good and bad. Lumineux's gentle formulas neutralize the bad while protecting the good. Receive 15% off your first order by visiting LumineuxHealth.com.   Dr. MADDAHI'S BOOK "The Toxic Overload: The Truth About Your Body's Natural Defenses and How to Experience Whole-Body Health -- 30 Days to a Healthy Life"    DR. MADDAHI'S WEBSITE drmaddahi.com   DR. MADDAHI'S EMAIL drmaddahi@oralessentials.com This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Release Toxic Overload" episodes 2805-2811. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Healthy Living Quest! Release toxic products, thoughts, people, and situations from your life.  YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:  Identify mental clutter Day 2:  Affirmation: "Focus on Now." Day 3:  Healing Light Breath Day 4:  Apaan mudra to release toxins Day 5:  Second chakra for new opportunities Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Congratulations! You've completed the journey. In this final episode, we'll reflect on your progress and create a personalized "blueprint" to keep your mind sharp and clear. This is your chance to solidify your new habits and commit to a future of focused living. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Reclaim Your Mental Focus Welcome to this week's meditation series! Are you ready to clear the fog, silence the noise, and unlock your sharpest mind yet? Over the next seven days, we're embarking on a journey designed to cut through the digital static and mental clutter that holds us back. Get ready to train your mind to be more focused, present, and calm, so you can think with clarity and act with purpose. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Reclaim Your Mental Focus" episodes 2854-2860. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Freedom Quest: Create boundaries around your quality time with others and yourself. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Create a vision of mental focus Day 2:  Affirmation: "I guard the doorway to my mind." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Dharmachakra mudra for inner wisdom Day 5:  Seventh chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Today we'll bridge the gap between your meditation practice and your daily life. This session is designed to help you maintain a state of clear, focused awareness throughout your day, so you can navigate tasks and challenges with a sense of calm and presence. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Reclaim Your Mental Focus Welcome to this week's meditation series! Are you ready to clear the fog, silence the noise, and unlock your sharpest mind yet? Over the next seven days, we're embarking on a journey designed to cut through the digital static and mental clutter that holds us back. Get ready to train your mind to be more focused, present, and calm, so you can think with clarity and act with purpose. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Reclaim Your Mental Focus" episodes 2854-2860. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Freedom Quest: Create boundaries around your quality time with others and yourself. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Create a vision of mental focus Day 2:  Affirmation: "I guard the doorway to my mind." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Dharmachakra mudra for inner wisdom Day 5:  Seventh chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Folks - an audible was called on this episode. Preacher Man's wife was a part of the pre-game before recording and Townsend said "I think this is what we should talk about..."This episode is that - two folks musing and ramblin' about recent events and the powerful testimony of forgiveness that was recently displayed by Erika Kirk. But, still no Mrs. Preacher Man. She's a tough one on avoiding the microphone. ;)Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

Folks - an audible was called on this episode. Preacher Man's wife was a part of the pre-game before recording and Townsend said "I think this is what we should talk about..."This episode is that - two folks musing and ramblin' about recent events and the powerful testimony of forgiveness that was recently displayed by Erika Kirk. But, still no Mrs. Preacher Man. She's a tough one on avoiding the microphone. ;)Got a question you want answered or a topic you'd like to hear Townsend and Preacher Man muse on? Let them know at mtpm.podcast@gmail.com !Intro music: "Royalty Free Music from Bensound" 

Mental clarity isn't just about productivity; it's about making space for new ideas and creative insights. This meditation will help you relax your mind's grip, allowing for a state of relaxed awareness where inspiration and solutions can freely emerge. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Reclaim Your Mental Focus Welcome to this week's meditation series! Are you ready to clear the fog, silence the noise, and unlock your sharpest mind yet? Over the next seven days, we're embarking on a journey designed to cut through the digital static and mental clutter that holds us back. Get ready to train your mind to be more focused, present, and calm, so you can think with clarity and act with purpose. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Reclaim Your Mental Focus" episodes 2854-2860. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Freedom Quest: Create boundaries around your quality time with others and yourself. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Create a vision of mental focus Day 2:  Affirmation: "I guard the doorway to my mind." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Dharmachakra mudra for inner wisdom Day 5:  Seventh chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

This session is all about training your attention to stay on a single point without distraction. We'll use a powerful technique to build your concentration muscles, helping you stay fully present and engaged in any task, from work projects to conversations. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Reclaim Your Mental Focus Welcome to this week's meditation series! Are you ready to clear the fog, silence the noise, and unlock your sharpest mind yet? Over the next seven days, we're embarking on a journey designed to cut through the digital static and mental clutter that holds us back. Get ready to train your mind to be more focused, present, and calm, so you can think with clarity and act with purpose. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Reclaim Your Mental Focus" episodes 2854-2860. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Freedom Quest: Create boundaries around your quality time with others and yourself. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Create a vision of mental focus Day 2:  Affirmation: "I guard the doorway to my mind." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Dharmachakra mudra for inner wisdom Day 5:  Seventh chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In a world of endless choices, mental clarity is key to making decisions that truly align with your goals. Today's practice helps you tap into your intuition, allowing you to identify what truly matters and set clear intentions for your path forward. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Reclaim Your Mental Focus Welcome to this week's meditation series! Are you ready to clear the fog, silence the noise, and unlock your sharpest mind yet? Over the next seven days, we're embarking on a journey designed to cut through the digital static and mental clutter that holds us back. Get ready to train your mind to be more focused, present, and calm, so you can think with clarity and act with purpose. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Reclaim Your Mental Focus" episodes 2854-2860. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Freedom Quest: Create boundaries around your quality time with others and yourself. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Create a vision of mental focus Day 2:  Affirmation: "I guard the doorway to my mind." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Dharmachakra mudra for inner wisdom Day 5:  Seventh chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Our minds are often cluttered with endless to-do lists, worries, and distracting thoughts. This meditation will guide you through the process of acknowledging these thoughts and gently releasing them without judgment. You'll learn to create mental space, leaving behind what doesn't serve you. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Reclaim Your Mental Focus Welcome to this week's meditation series! Are you ready to clear the fog, silence the noise, and unlock your sharpest mind yet? Over the next seven days, we're embarking on a journey designed to cut through the digital static and mental clutter that holds us back. Get ready to train your mind to be more focused, present, and calm, so you can think with clarity and act with purpose. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Reclaim Your Mental Focus" episodes 2854-2860. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Freedom Quest: Create boundaries around your quality time with others and yourself. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Create a vision of mental focus Day 2:  Affirmation: "I guard the doorway to my mind." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Dharmachakra mudra for inner wisdom Day 5:  Seventh chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Are distractions robbing you of what matters most? In today's guided meditation, you are invited to reclaim your thoughts. Let go of distractions so you can focus on what matters most.   This week, you are guided to release distractions and reclaim your mental focus. You're guided in meditations that help you tune into what's keeping you distracted and overwhelmed. Begin to reclaim what matters most to you. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Reclaim Your Mental Focus Welcome to this week's meditation series! Are you ready to clear the fog, silence the noise, and unlock your sharpest mind yet? Over the next seven days, we're embarking on a journey designed to cut through the digital static and mental clutter that holds us back. Get ready to train your mind to be more focused, present, and calm, so you can think with clarity and act with purpose. This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Reclaim Your Mental Focus" episodes 2854-2860. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Freedom Quest: Create boundaries around your quality time with others and yourself. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Create a vision of mental focus Day 2:  Affirmation: "I guard the doorway to my mind." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Dharmachakra mudra for inner wisdom Day 5:  Seventh chakra for interconnectedness Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Congratulations on completing our 7-day journey! In this final Bonus extra value-packed episode, we'll take a moment to reflect on your progress and discover what techniques resonated most with you. Tune in to celebrate your commitment to well-being and set a simple intention for carrying this powerful practice forward. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield Welcome to "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," a 7-day journey designed to equip you with powerful tools to navigate life's daily pressures. Over the next week, we will explore different meditation techniques that act as a personal shield against stress, leaving you feeling more centered, resilient, and at peace. Each day builds upon the last, helping you create a sustainable practice to bring tranquility to your mind, no matter what challenges you face. This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," episodes 33781-3387. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Mindful Moment Quest: For the next week, I challenge you to find one moment each day where you intentionally "pause" and use one of the techniques from this series. This isn't about sitting for an hour; it's about taking a conscious 30-second break to breathe, affirm, or visualize. The goal is to make these techniques a natural, in-the-moment response to stress. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your inner haven Day 2:  Affirmation: "Peace is within me." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Uttarabodhi mudra to reduce fear and anxiety Day 5:  Fourth chakra to open your heart Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Today, we're building your ultimate stress shield by integrating all the tools you've learned this week. This episode will guide you through a powerful, layered meditation that combines visualization, affirmation, breathing, and a hand mudra. Tune in to feel the synergy of these techniques and access a deeper state of calm and resilience. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield Welcome to "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," a 7-day journey designed to equip you with powerful tools to navigate life's daily pressures. Over the next week, we will explore different meditation techniques that act as a personal shield against stress, leaving you feeling more centered, resilient, and at peace. Each day builds upon the last, helping you create a sustainable practice to bring tranquility to your mind, no matter what challenges you face. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," episodes 33781-3387. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Mindful Moment Quest: For the next week, I challenge you to find one moment each day where you intentionally "pause" and use one of the techniques from this series. This isn't about sitting for an hour; it's about taking a conscious 30-second break to breathe, affirm, or visualize. The goal is to make these techniques a natural, in-the-moment response to stress. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your inner haven Day 2:  Affirmation: "Peace is within me." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Uttarabodhi mudra to reduce fear and anxiety Day 5:  Fourth chakra to open your heart Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Join us as we explore the heart, the very center of compassion and emotional balance. Today's episode guides you through a meditation focused on your heart chakra, helping you to cultivate feelings of love and peace for yourself and others. Discover how opening your heart can be a powerful antidote to stress and a source of deep inner harmony. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield Welcome to "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," a 7-day journey designed to equip you with powerful tools to navigate life's daily pressures. Over the next week, we will explore different meditation techniques that act as a personal shield against stress, leaving you feeling more centered, resilient, and at peace. Each day builds upon the last, helping you create a sustainable practice to bring tranquility to your mind, no matter what challenges you face. This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," episodes 33781-3387. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Mindful Moment Quest: For the next week, I challenge you to find one moment each day where you intentionally "pause" and use one of the techniques from this series. This isn't about sitting for an hour; it's about taking a conscious 30-second break to breathe, affirm, or visualize. The goal is to make these techniques a natural, in-the-moment response to stress. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your inner haven Day 2:  Affirmation: "Peace is within me." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Uttarabodhi mudra to reduce fear and anxiety Day 5:  Fourth chakra to open your heart Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Be guided with a technique that brings a physical focus to your meditation. Today, we'll introduce a simple hand gesture, or mudra, that can instantly ground you and quiet your mind. This tactile anchor gives your brain a physical point of focus, helping to settle your thoughts and bring you back to the present moment. Tune in and learn this easy, portable technique for instant peace. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield Welcome to "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," a 7-day journey designed to equip you with powerful tools to navigate life's daily pressures. Over the next week, we will explore different meditation techniques that act as a personal shield against stress, leaving you feeling more centered, resilient, and at peace. Each day builds upon the last, helping you create a sustainable practice to bring tranquility to your mind, no matter what challenges you face. This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," episodes 33781-3387. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Go on a Mindful Moment Quest: For the next week, I challenge you to find one moment each day where you intentionally "pause" and use one of the techniques from this series. This isn't about sitting for an hour; it's about taking a conscious 30-second break to breathe, affirm, or visualize. The goal is to make these techniques a natural, in-the-moment response to stress. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your inner haven Day 2:  Affirmation: "Peace is within me." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Uttarabodhi mudra to reduce fear and anxiety Day 5:  Fourth chakra to open your heart Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

In today's episode, we'll learn how to use the simplest tool you have—your breath—to find immediate relief from stress. Mary will walk you through the powerful Exhale Effect breathing technique, a simple rhythm that signals to your nervous system that it's safe to relax. Tune in and discover how just a few intentional breaths can become your personal anchor in moments of chaos. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield Welcome to "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," a 7-day journey designed to equip you with powerful tools to navigate life's daily pressures. Over the next week, we will explore different meditation techniques that act as a personal shield against stress, leaving you feeling more centered, resilient, and at peace. Each day builds upon the last, helping you create a sustainable practice to bring tranquility to your mind, no matter what challenges you face. This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," episodes 33781-3387. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE The Master's Moment Quest: At the end of the day, take a few minutes to write down three moments where you felt truly in control. Celebrate your quiet revolution and all the mastery you've cultivated. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your inner haven Day 2:  Affirmation: "Peace is within me." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Uttarabodhi mudra to reduce fear and anxiety Day 5:  Fourth chakra to open your heart Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

On day two, we'll explore the power of affirmations. An affirmation is a short, positive statement that, when repeated, can help reprogram your mind and create a new, more positive reality. Think of it as a way to replace a stressful inner dialogue with a reassuring one. Neuroscience tells us that affirmations can activate the reward centers in our brains, helping to build new neural pathways that support well-being. Today, our focus is on a powerful and concise phrase. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S SERIES: Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield Welcome to "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," a 7-day journey designed to equip you with powerful tools to navigate life's daily pressures. Over the next week, we will explore different meditation techniques that act as a personal shield against stress, leaving you feeling more centered, resilient, and at peace. Each day builds upon the last, helping you create a sustainable practice to bring tranquility to your mind, no matter what challenges you face. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Calm in the Chaos: Your Daily Stress Shield," episodes 33781-3387. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE The Master's Moment Quest: At the end of the day, take a few minutes to write down three moments where you felt truly in control. Celebrate your quiet revolution and all the mastery you've cultivated. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES Day 1:   Visualizing your inner haven Day 2:  Affirmation: "Peace is within me." Day 3:  Calming Breath Day 4:  Uttarabodhi mudra to reduce fear and anxiety Day 5:  Fourth chakra to open your heart Day 6:  Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7:  Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.  2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.