Real Meditation
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to Real Meditation your weekly check-in to help relax your mind. Sit back and let us take care of things from here.
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Stress Relief Sanctuary
April 14, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 8.16 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who Are You? Journey to Self-Awareness
April 07, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 8.16 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Letting go
March 23, 2024 18:00 - 6 minutes - 7.44 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Five-minute guided meditation
March 16, 2024 17:00 - 5 minutes - 6.02 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Deep Breathing Exercise
March 09, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 8.17 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Getting rid of the noise around you
March 02, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 8.19 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Begin your day with Charlotte
February 24, 2024 18:00 - 8 minutes - 9.75 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Real Meditation
February 21, 2024 06:38 - 8 minutes - 9.76 MBJoin host Charlotte every Sunday morning as she guides you through the transformative journey of mindfulness and self-discovery on 'Real Meditation'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Bouris - Can We Be Real?
July 10, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBRecently Mark Bouris has me on his podcast called Straight Talk so I thought I would drop for you to take a listen today. Come and join my new podcast "Can We Be Real? with new episodes out every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NEW PODCAST: Can We Be Real?
July 06, 2023 17:00 - 42 minutes - 43.3 MBI've launched a brand new podcast and I would love you to come over and check it out. It's called "Can We Be Real?" and you will find on this podcast app... Just search "Can We Be Real?" and join me every Tuesday. Recently I was interview on Jess Rowes podcast and I really enjoyed the chat so I'm dropping it in here for you today. Enjoy and make sure you come and join the "Can We Be Real?" community. Would love your support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can We Be Real?
May 15, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 42.5 MB🚨 NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨 You are the first to find out about a new podcast project I've been working on and it's called "Can We Be Real?" I've really missed connecting with you on a range of different topics and now every Tuesday we can catch up, share secrets, chat life and discuss taboo topics going on in the world. I would really love your support today... Please search "Can We Be Real? on your favourite podcast platform. Subscribe on Apple, follow on Spotify so you get the latest episod...
Elizabeth Farrelly, The Architecture of Happiness
November 14, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBElizabeth Farrelly, the self described "Renaissance Woman' says the combination of practicality and beauty is so dang important. Originally from New Zealand, she's an architect (explains the practicality), artist, author and columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald. She's just about to release her sixth book, titled "Killing Sydney". How does this practical, yet aesthetically focused Sydney sider calm her farm? Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Hey you! De...
Liyah Knight
November 09, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBLiyah Knight is a young muso with wisdom beyond her years. In 25 short years on the planet, she's already achieved about 3 lives worth of things. Of course, she's a thoughtful singer-songwriter right now, but she's also played college basketball in the US and worked as a producer for Sky News. How's that for variety?! With all these experiences under her belt, it's clear Liyah has a good head on her shoulders. So, here she is with some of her best advice for looking after the head on YO...
Virginia Gay (She's back!)
November 08, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBThe wonderful Virginia Gay is back with us once more. Not only is she returning to the podcast, but she's also returned to Australia after a stint in the US. It was a big trip for her in more ways than one. Not only did she have to battle through COVID (quite literally, she actually got it), but her time in the states was the first time Virginia had been truly cut off from all the support systems she'd built up down under. Suffice to say, adjusting to that reality wasn't easy. In fact...
Ryan Shelton
November 07, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBComedian and multi-skilled creative Ryan Shelton is, obviously, a man of immense and varied talents. Arguably the greatest skill he's developed though, has been his ability to survive over 20 years of being best friends with Hamish Blake. The two first met in school, quickly bonding over a mutual love of comedy. That passion for laughter would carry through to their uni days, as Ryan and Hamish -alongside Tim Bartley and Andy Lee - created sketch show "Radio Karate" on channel 31. At the ...
Sai Wai Foo
November 03, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBPut simply, fashion designer Sai Wai Foo is a delight. Not only is she immensely talented, but she’s achieved it all with an endearingly sweet personality. A bit like your coolest, kindest, down-to-earth aunt. You know the one. Despite her personality, though, Sai Wai Foo had to work hard through her childhood to subvert stringent family expectations and mountains of pressure in order to forge her own, more artistic path forward. This is the story of how she did it. Thank you to Un...
Paul Dempsey
November 02, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBFrom the Archives: Lead singer of 'Something For Kate' Paul Dempsey was way ahead of the zeitgeist as usual when he started talking about his mental health challenges many years ago. He tried back then to encourage others to talk about it and to reduce the stigma around things like depression. So where do we find this wise old owl now? Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Hey you! Dedicated Show Notes reader! Are you one of the 1.4 billion people on Instagr...
Brian Mannix
October 26, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBBrian Mannix is irrepressible. It’s a quality that, along with his killer vocals, has helped him become one of the faces of Australian Rock as frontman of the Uncanny X-Men. But even the most irrepressible of us can have our wings clipped by COVID, and Brian is no exception. Luckily, however, he’s found plenty of creative endeavours to help keep his mind occupied and his farm calm. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Instagrammers! (Meaning every...
Rachel Ward (Part 2)
October 24, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 10 MBFilm director, actress and all-round goddess Rachel Ward isn’t exactly someone you’d expect to be part of a farming revolution. But when the Black Summer Bushfires made their way (quite literally) to the doorstep of her family farm, Rachel was faced with the realisation that she could no longer sit idly by in the face of our climate crisis. Since then, Rachel has run the family farm utilising regenerative farming practices, a process that pulls carbon from the atmosphere and sequest...
Nicole Livingstone
October 21, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBNicole Livingstone is many things to a lot of different people. An Olympic swimmer, a presenter, the CEO of the AFL Women’s and one of the few people special enough to have a Sydney RiverCat ferry named after them. Must be nice! But amongst her long list of accolades, perhaps the one she’s most proud of is co-founding the Ovarian Cancer Australia Charity with her older sister Karen. The disease has had a profound impact on Nicole’s life, so naturally, watching the foundation grow has bee...
Rhonda Burchmore
October 19, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBRhonda Burchmore is showbiz through and through. Her electric ability to make audiences feel alive was a big factor in her ascent to stardom, but Rhonda’s journey might not have reached its destination if not for some of the lessons she’s learnt from theatre greats like Mickey Rooney and Angela Lansbury Beyond the glitz and glamour of showbusiness, Rhonda has also had to deal with some really tough, heartbreaking stuff. This is how she got through it. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles ...
Yvonne Hong: Pets of The Homeless
October 18, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBYvonne Hong is one of those people who seems to have a boundless supply of energy. Luckily for us all, she uses her endless energy levels for good: channeling most of it into her charity, Pets of The Homeless. Since 2015, Pets Of The Homeless has been providing food and financial support to keep pets and their owners together. They’re also there when keeping together gets too tough, taking in foster care pets for owners encountering hardship. It’s a lot of work, but Yvonne is re...
Ross Wilson
October 17, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 9.65 MBRoss Wilson is Australian Music royalty. Not many artists can say their music truly stood the test of time, but with “Eagle Rock” still racking up radio plays in its 50th year of existence, I think it’s a claim that Ross can make pretty comfortably. Life of late has left many artists wanting to climb the walls, but not Ross Wilson. He’s been facing the unprecedented with a smile, using the time to sharpen his Zoom, accept the things he can’t change and find fresh ways to create. Than...
Professor Patrick McGorry
October 14, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBProfessor Patrick McGorry is one of Australia’s leading psychiatrists. Specializing in the area of youth mental health, Patrick is one of the founding board members of Headspace and chaired the expert advisory committee of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s mental health system. Usually this podcast provides “tips and tricks from the unlikeliest of gurus”, but clearly, Patrick is anything but. Here’s his expert advice on how “the unprecedented” has impacted our teens and what steps we,...
Dave O'Neil
October 13, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 9.33 MBDave O’Neil is one of Australian comedy’s most recognizable faces. Spicks and Specks, Utopia, Kitty Flanagan’s Fisk and Hughesy, We Have a Problem – name an Aussie comedy show and there’s a good chance Dave has appeared at least once. He’s built a brand as an easy-going comedian, so it’s hard to imagine him ever having a problem. But on the odd occasion that they do crop up, how does Dave get on? Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Ins...
Virginia Gay
October 12, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBAs pandemic years go, Virginia Gay has had a few pretty big ones. Most people haven’t been up to much, but Virginia’s version of “the unprecedented time” has seen her write two plays, return to Australia from Los Angeles, move back into (and subsequently out of) her parents house, form a new bond with a furry friend and battle through a bout of COVID-19. It’s a wild rap sheet, but don’t take my word for it. Let Virginia tell you all about the chaos of the past few years, with a few bits ...
Tariro Mavondo
October 11, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBTariro Mavondo is one of those special, multi-discipline artists that don’t come around too often. She’s just as comfortable taking on mainstream acting roles as she is performing spoken word and writing poetry. I mean, aren’t we all? Alongside her solo creative career, Tariro has always harboured a desire to uplift those around her as well. With the unprecedented ruling out live performance, the “uplifting” aspect of her life has only become a greater focus, with Tariro provid...
Dr. Katrina Warren
October 10, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 9.85 MBDr. Katrina Warren is a shining example of how you can always put others first and still find personal success. Across 7 seasons of Harry Practice, she did exactly that – providing help and support to pets and pet owners in need. By her side throughout it all was Toby the Wonderdog, who Katrina describes as her “heart dog”. Katrina is so notoriously upbeat that it’s hard to imagine her having a tough time. But when the end of Harry’s practice coincided with the passing of Toby –...
Rhys Nicholson (Part 2!)
October 07, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBThe beautiful Rhys Nicholson returns for another episode. Still no RuPaul chat (Part 3?), but rest assured, the topic at hand is just as important. Like many of us over the past 18 months, Rhys has had to contend with a few extra lockdown kilos. More wine and less movement will do that to anyone. But, having battled with an eating disorder since his teens, it’s been a particular challenge to stay clear of bad habits. Throughout the process, Rhys has learnt to adopt healthier methods for ke...
Yves Rees
October 06, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBWhat would you do if, at age 30, you came to understand that you’re transgender? In 2018, that was a question that writer and historian Yves Rees had to contend with. What followed was a long and continuing journey of self re-discovery, fresh challenge and new joy within transgender life. Realising their identity has ameliorated a lot of stress for Yves, but there’s still plenty of everyday hurdles to contend with. Here’s Yves tips on how to jump over them. Thank you to Uncle...
Christian O'Connell
October 05, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 9.66 MBChristian O’Connell is braver than your average radio presenter. Most British DJs would’ve baulked at the idea of travelling across the world to Australia, a market where no one knows them, and starting from scratch. But not Christian. Given the roaring success that is The Christian O’Connell Show, it’s safe to say the gamble paid off. But the sailing hasn’t been so smooth down under. It wasn’t all that long ago that a freshly migrated Christian faced resistance from some Aussie listener...
Nazeem Hussain
October 04, 2021 17:00 - 8 minutes - 11 MBNazeem Hussain is one of Australian stand-up’s brightest lights. In his years on the comedy circuit, Nazeem hasn’t changed too much. He might’ve performed in multiple countries and opened for Dave Chapelle, but at his core: he’s still the same guy whose mother used to tell him off for swearing at every gig she attended. It’s from his Mother that Naz gets his Muslim faith, an aspect of life that plays a fundamental role in how he keeps his farm calm. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charle...
Lucinda "Froomes" Price
October 03, 2021 17:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBFroomes is one of those special creatives who can do it all. She’s a writer, a comic, a video creator and proud owner of a crush on Shane Warne. Yes. I’m serious. While her love for the King of Spin remains unrequited, Froomes artistic endeavours have been blowing up. So much so that she’s had to set up her own company, FROOMESWORLD, just to manage it all. Though it’s been a wild ride, being a Boss Lady ™ isn’t without challenge. So how does Froomes keep it all together? Thank you to ...
Montaigne
September 30, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBAs an artist, Montaigne has struck the perfect balance. She’s managed to hit the heights of Aussie Pop success without losing her joyous, down to earth personality. Trust me, it makes her such a treat to talk to. Even in the present day, where “the unprecedented” puts a cap on people’s achievements, Montaigne has still managed to kick some serious goals, not least representing Australia at this year’s Eurovision! Unsurprisingly, for a muso named after a 16th century French philos...
Khadija Gbla
September 29, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBWhen I say today’s guest Khadija Gbla is an inspirational speaker, I mean the term “inspirational” in the truest sense of the word. Since arriving to Australia from Gambia in 2001, Khadija has been using her experience and eloquence to speak up as a human rights activist on issues like racial inequality, gender discrimination and Female Genital Mutilation. Khadija’s actions empower and uplift others to recognise the inner power they possess to create change. But when Khadija is t...
Rhys Nicholson
September 27, 2021 18:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBRhys Nicholson is a beautiful comedian in every sense of the word. His zig-zagging brand of fast-paced comedy will not only leave you breathless (believe me, in a good way), but it’s opened the door to exciting new opportunities for Rhys, not least a judging role on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under. His comedy provides a laugh-a-minute escape to many, but what does Rhys do when he’s the one in need of some mental escapism? Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of count...
Dion Factor, Welcome To Patchwork
September 26, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBDion Factor gets a huge kick out of connecting with people. Nowhere is this more apparent than his podcast, Welcome To Patchwork, where he and his close mates Christian & Josh find unbridled joy in overanalysing the minutiae of life. Politics don’t interest the Patchwork trio, they prefer instead to ask life’s *really* big questions, like: How long should you keep a birthday card for? or What’s a reasonable reaction to seeing a mouse? Trust me, the answers are more than worth tun...
Sam Mac
September 23, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBFrom the Archives: Sam Mac is professionally delightful. A weatherman on Channel 7's Sunrise, it's his job to be the happy, smiling, wholesome Sam we know and love every, single, morning. Early risers, hey? But being that positive isn't always how you'd want to be, it's tiring, and let's be honest, sometimes you've just got other sh*t going on in your head. For Sam though, it's not really an option to not be positive...so how does he cope with that? Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for...
Rachel Ward
September 22, 2021 18:11 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBAt her core, Rachel Ward is an empathetic person. In fact, her ability to recognise and respond to the emotional states of those around her is probably a big part of how she became the captivating actress and director she is today. Despite this, Rachel’s “hyper sensitivity” – as she likes to call it – isn’t without drawback. Sometimes, it can lead to her taking on more of other people’s emotions than her own mental state can carry, so much so that it prompted an epiphany that forced Rach...
Olivia Vivan: Ninja Warrior
September 21, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBOlivia Vivian is one flexible woman. To be able to compete in an Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and the international Ninja Warrior circuit like she has…you sorta have to be. But when "the unprecedented" turned her Ninja Warrior lifestyle on its head, that flexibility was given a real test. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Instagrammers! (Meaning everyone on the internet) Follow us for more Calm Ya Farm tips, and send us a message saying you cam...
Scott Ryan: Mr. Inbetween
September 20, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBScott Ryan’s story is one of patience and persistence. After creating his now famous hitman character Ray Shoesmith at university, Scott spent almost 20 years refusing to give up on the idea, never acquiescing to offers that would’ve seen more established actors assume the role. Scott resilience finally paid off in 2018, when Fox greenlit a one season run of Mr. Inbetween: a black comedy centred around the life of (you guessed it) hitman Ray Shoesmith. Three years and two seasons later, ...
Scott Ryan: Mr. Inbetween
September 20, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBScott Ryan’s story is one of patience and persistence. After creating his now famous hitman character Ray Shoesmith at university, Scott spent almost 20 years refusing to give up on the idea, never acquiescing to offers that would’ve seen more established actors assume the role. Scott resilience finally paid off in 2018, when Fox greenlit a one season run of Mr. Inbetween: a black comedy centred around the life of (you guessed it) hitman Ray Shoesmith. Three years and two seasons later, ...
Louise Sauvage
September 19, 2021 18:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBWhen Louise Sauvage called time on a Paralympic career spanning four games and nine gold medals, she could’ve been forgiven for drifting off into quiet retirement. But for someone who had made their name in wheelchair racing, slowing down was never really an option. Less than a year after retirement, Louise found herself back in the wheelchair racing circuit. This time around, however, it was as a coach. Having worked with the likes of Angie Ballard and Tokyo gold medallist Madison de R...
Lisa Mitchell
September 16, 2021 18:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBMost people enter Australian Idol for a last gasp shot at stardom. Lisa Mitchell, however, entered the competition (aged 16) purely for a bit of fun. While she didn’t emerge victorious from Idol, Lisa has harnessed her talents to forge a successful music with her delicate brand of Indie Pop. As a songwriter, Lisa relishes the chance to get stuck deep into the process when inspiration strikes. Like any creative endeavour, though, the journey can be fraught with obstacles – so how does sh...
Claire Bowditch
September 15, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 9.54 MBClaire Bowditch is versatile. For most, motherhood and a touring music career would be two separate lifetimes, but Claire decided to tackle them both at the same time. When health concerns forced her tour life to slow down, Claire decided she could fill the void by expanding her creative endeavours: presenting radio shows, appearing on TV and writing a book. The problem with spinning so many plates, however, is that sometimes one can fall off and hit you on the head. So when plates ...
Ash Grunwald
September 14, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBAsh Grunwald is one cool dude. He’s never been one to follow the crowd, so it stands to reason that he’s ended up living a coastal life playing super groovy blues music. It hasn’t always been that cruisey, though, and Ash has learnt a whole lot about resilience and keeping calm in tough times. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Instagrammers! (Meaning everyone on the internet) Follow us for more Calm Ya Farm tips, and send us a message saying you...
Roz Hammond
September 13, 2021 18:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBRoz Hammond is probably one of your favourite Australian actresses, but did you know she’s a yoga teacher too? Be it on screen, the stage or in the studio, Roz is always a ray of light. But sometimes, maintaining that heart-warming personality can present a bit of a challenge. Luckily for Roz, she’s learnt plenty of tools (including her yoga practice) to wade through those battles. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Instagrammers! (Meaning e...
Linda Bull
September 12, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 9.4 MBLinda Bull places a huge value on synergy and connection. After all, these qualities have been a huge factor in how herself and sister Vika, who perform as Vika & Linda, have become the renowned vocal duo that they are today. Although she might be the younger Bull sister, don’t let that fool you – a life of global touring and a stint of single motherhood have given Linda plenty of tips for wading through crappy times. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of count...
Vika Bull
September 09, 2021 18:00 - 6 minutes - 8.74 MBVika Bull shares a bond with her younger sister Linda that few other siblings can top. In case you didn’t already know, it’s a sonic bond. For over three decades, the duo have stunned audiences with their mesmeric vocal harmonies. But for Vika, singing is about more than just pleasing the crowd. It’s a crucial part of her stress relief process. So when “the unprecedented” takes away the chance to perform live, how does Vika Bull manage to calm her farm? Thank you to Uncle Jack Ch...
Holly Ransom
September 08, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBHolly Ransom does so many different things that even she isn’t sure what to call herself. She’s a motivational speaker, a podcaster and an author (to name a few), but most importantly: Holly is a leader. What’s more, she believes that everyone has the capacity to be an inspiring and uplifting leader too, be it in their family, on their street or across the globe. Thank you to Uncle Jack Charles for the acknowledgement of country. Instagrammers! (Meaning everyone on the internet)...