Daily Meditation Podcast
2,648 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsSleep better, reduce stress and anxiety, and feel happier about your life. If you yearn for simpler calmer days, settle yourself down to explore the rich tradition of meditation for your modern life. Journey through a weekly theme to gain insight and understanding of the biggest stressors of our time. Be guided in a brief mini-meditation using a time-proven meditation technique in each episode to sleep better, manage anxiety, and improve mental focus. Described by listeners as a daily therapy session with certified meditation and yoga teacher, Mary Meckley
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849 Meditation for Socially Difficult Situations
October 01, 2016 22:00 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBSettle yourself in as we launch into a meditation series on how to manage difficult social situations. Discover how to use a meditation technique to build confidence when faced with difficult social situations. Learn what to do if things do go as planned. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Meditation to Manage Socially Difficult Situations Series, Episodes 849-855. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a st...
848 Kindness Walking Meditation
October 01, 2016 04:14 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBSettle yourself in for a kindness walking meditation. Discover how creating a kindness filter can be one of the most important ways to improve the quality of your thoughts. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Kindness Meditation Series, Episodes 842-848. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your m...
847 Kindness Meditation + Passionflower Tea
September 30, 2016 04:45 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBDiscover a breathing technique to cultivate kindness within yourself, and to share it with others. Learn how the herb passionflower may benefit your heart health to reduce stress, and sleep better. You'll also learn a meditation lifestyle tip to have more fun in your life. This is part 6 of a 7-Part Kindness Meditation Series, Episodes 842-848. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stilln...
846 Kindness Chakra Meditation
September 29, 2016 01:37 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBDiscover a chakra technique to cultivate kindness within yourself and to send kindness to others. Learn how the act of rewarding yourself improves productivity. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Kindness Meditation Series, Episodes 842-848. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. ...
845 Kindness + Heart Health Meditation
September 28, 2016 06:09 - 17 minutes - 24 MBLearn a kindness breathing technique to do in your daily meditation. You'll also explore how to be kind to yourself to improve your body image. This is part 4 of a 7-Part Kindness Meditation Series, Episodes 842-848. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. For free meditat...
844 Kindness Breathing Technique
September 27, 2016 04:01 - 14 minutes - 20 MBLearn a kindness breathing technique to do in your daily meditation. You'll also explore how to be kind to yourself to improve your body image. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Kindness Meditation Series, Episodes 842-848. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. For free meditat...
843 Kindness Affirmation
September 26, 2016 00:12 - 13 minutes - 19 MBA kindness affirmation for your daily meditation. You'll explore how kindness is an innate part of you as you connect with others. This is part 2 of a 7-Part Kindness Meditation Series, Episodes 842-848. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. For free meditation tools to...
842 Kindness Meditation Inspiration
September 24, 2016 22:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBMeditation inspiration to get yourself ready to meditate. In this episode you'll explore how to use a reflection technique to cultivate kindness. You'll explore how kindness is an innate part of you as you connect with others. You'll be guided in a reflection meditation on how kindness influenced the past week. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Kindness Meditation Series, Episodes 842-848. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition ...
841 Confidence Walking Meditation
September 24, 2016 04:30 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBSettle yourself in for some meditation inspiration. Discover simple meditation techniques to improve confidence and self esteem as you guide yourself on a walking meditation. You'll discover how dramatically your environment impacts how you feel about yourself. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Positive Self Image Series, Episodes 835-841. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The tec...
840 Confidence Meditation + Peppermint Tea
September 23, 2016 05:21 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBSettle yourself in for some meditation inspiration. Discover techniques to improve confidence and self esteem. You'll also discover how the herb, peppermint, can benefit your self esteem. Also discover what having a little carefree and fun can do for your self esteem. This is part 6 of a 7-Part Positive Self Image Series, Episodes 835-841. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. ...
839 Accomplishing Goals Meditation Inspiration
September 21, 2016 15:58 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBSettle yourself into your meditation space with a chakra technique to help you spark joy, or de-clutter the parts of your life that overwhelm you. I share Marie Kondo's philosophy on tidying in today's episode. You'll also discover the importance of keeping your passions alive and well. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Positive Self Image Series, Episodes 835-841. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a s...
838 Confidence + Zest for Life Inspiration
September 21, 2016 01:08 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBSettle yourself into your meditation space with a confidence mindset. You'll learn how to do a mudra to support your inner strength that you can take into your meditation. You'll also discover the importance of keeping your passions alive and well. This is part 4 of a 7-Part Positive Self Image Series, Episodes 835-841. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also ...
837 Positive Image Breathing Technique
September 19, 2016 21:58 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBSettle yourself into your meditation space with a positive self image breathing technique. You'll discover how to focus your mindset to support a healthy body self image. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Positive Self Image Series, Episodes 835-841. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your me...
836 Affirmation + Mindset for a Healthy Self Image
September 19, 2016 02:58 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBSettle yourself into your meditation space with a positive self image. You'll discover how to focus your mindset to support a healthy self image using an affirmation. This is part 2 of a 7-Part Positive Self Image Series, Episodes 835-841. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditatio...
835 Positive Self Image Reflection
September 18, 2016 02:21 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBSettle yourself into your meditation space with a positive self image. You'll discover how to incorporate a weekly reflection into your meditation ritual to support a positive self image. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Positive Self Image Series, Episodes 835-841. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously i...
834 Inner Peace Walking Meditation
September 16, 2016 23:16 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a walking meditation to explore your inner silence. This may be unfamiliar territory for you. You'll discover a beautiful technique to absorb the benefits of your environment. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Pure Meditation Series, Episodes 828-834. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoug...
833 Inner Silence Meditation
September 16, 2016 03:29 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation to explore your inner silence. This may be unfamiliar territory for you. You'll also discover the benefits of the herb rhodiola. This is part 6 of a 7-Part Pure Meditation Series, Episodes 828-834. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your me...
832 Inner Peace Chakra Meditation
September 15, 2016 03:54 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a chakra technique. You will be guided as you layer several different techniques including a breathing technique, a mudra and a visualization to experience true inner peace. You may feel as though you should be doing something, or thinking about something. In this episode you experience pure meditation. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Pure Meditation Series, Episodes 828-834. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they...
831 Pure meditation with a mudra
September 14, 2016 04:20 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a mudra technique. You will visualize yourself holding a lotus flower. You'll also do a breathing technique as you hold the mudra. You may feel as though you should be doing something, or thinking about something. In this episode you experience pure meditation. This is part 4 of a 7-Part Pure Meditation Series, Episodes 828-834. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition fr...
830 Inner Silence Guided Breathing Technique
September 12, 2016 13:27 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a calming breathing technique to experience silence in a beautiful way. Be gentle with your self throughout this series. It can take time to become comfortable with your own silence. You'll also discover when you know you have reached a state of inner stillness. You may feel as though you should be doing something, or thinking about something. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Pure Meditation Series, Episodes 828-834. As always, you don't ha...
829 Silence is my Strength Affirmation Meditation
September 11, 2016 20:54 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation repeating an affirmation to help you focus on your inner silence. You'll discover how your silence is your strength. It can take time to become comfortable with your own silence. You may feel as though you should be doing something, or thinking about something. In this episode you experience pure meditation. This is part 2 of a 7-Part Pure Meditation Series, Episodes 828-834. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they ...
828 Pure Meditation
September 11, 2016 01:18 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation focusing on your inner silence. It can take time to become comfortable with your own silence. You may feel as though you should be doing something, or thinking about something. In this episode you experience pure meditation. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of s...
827 Sound + Color Therapy Walking Meditation for Inner Stillness
September 10, 2016 00:32 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode you are guided in a walking meditation using sound and color therapy techniques for inner stillness. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your meditation. For free meditation tools to help yo...
826 Inner Stillness Meditation + Thyme Tea
September 09, 2016 03:13 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation focusing on strengthening major areas of your body with a breathing technique. The breathing techniques helps you to experience deep inner stillness. You also discover how the herb thyme supports your lungs -- so important as you calm your body with your breath. This is part 6 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transit...
825 Center Yourself Chakra Meditation
September 08, 2016 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a full 7-chakra meditation to center yourself in inner stillness. You'll discover how to create inner stillness within your body at will anytime you want. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts conti...
824 Experience Stillness Meditation with a Mudra + Breathing Technique
September 07, 2016 01:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a the Bronchial Mudra and the 1-7 breathing technique to tap into your inner stillness. These techniques help support you if you feel lonely or isolated. They strengthen your lungs so you can breathe deeply to give yourself a deep sense of inner stillness. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transit...
823 Breathing Technique for Inner Stillness
September 05, 2016 20:30 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a mindful awareness breathing technique for inner stillness. This is a technique I challenge you to weave into your days so you become familiar with what stillness feels like in your body. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also ...
822 Affirmation for Inner Stillness
September 05, 2016 03:12 - 16 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using an affirmation to experience inner stillness. You may not know what it feels like to experience deep inner stillness. Just as stress is a habit, stillness can become a habit. Be guided as you explore stillness within yourself. This is part 2 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a st...
821 Inner Stillness Meditation
September 04, 2016 05:32 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation to cultivate inner stillness. It can be difficult to experience a true state of stillness when you meditate. This series will guide you through meditations focusing on creating stillness with your breath. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Inner Stillness Meditation Series, Episodes 821-827. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techni...
820 Calming Walking Meditation
September 02, 2016 22:54 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode you are guided in a walking meditation to be naturally calm. You can do the meditation seated in your meditation space, or outdoors as you walk and connect to the world around you. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Naturally Calm Meditation Series, Episodes 814-820. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thought...
819 Mindful Meditation + St. John's Wort Tea
September 02, 2016 03:20 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a mindful meditation awareness technique to release tension in your body, naturally, not in a forced way. You'll also discover how the herb St. John's Wort may benefit your health to calm you. This is part 6 of a 7-Part Naturally Calm Meditation Series, Episodes 814-820. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques al...
818 Be Naturally Calm Chakra Meditation
September 01, 2016 05:49 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a chakra meditation technique to calm your mind and body, naturally, not in a forced way. You'll discover how your fifth chakra can help you gain a deep inner peace with the world. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Naturally Calm Meditation Series, Episodes 814-820. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to c...
817 Be Naturally Calm Taoist Tse Mudra Meditation
August 31, 2016 04:50 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using an ancient Taoist mudra technique to calm your mind and body, naturally, not in a forced way. You'll also be guided using a breathing technique along with the mudra. This is part 4 of a 7-Part Naturally Calm Meditation Series, Episodes 814-820. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey min...
816 Naturally Calm Breathing Technique
August 30, 2016 04:25 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation using a breathing technique to calm your mind and body, naturally, not in a forced way. You can do this breathing technique throughout your day to calm your mind and body. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Naturally Calm Meditation Series, Episodes 814-820. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey min...
815 Affirmation Meditation to Be Naturally Calm
August 28, 2016 23:48 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation repeating an affirmation to become naturally calm. You'll discover how to create an experience of peace and calm within yourself as you meditate. This is part 2 of a 7-Part Naturally Calm Meditation Series, Episodes 814-820. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts con...
814 Meditation to Be Naturally Calm
August 28, 2016 04:11 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation to become naturally calm. You'll discover how to create an experience of peace and calm within yourself as you meditate. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Naturally Calm Meditation Series, Episodes 814-820. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thoughts continuously interrupt your ...
813 Awareness Walking Meditation
August 27, 2016 05:17 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation to manage negative influences from the people around you. In particular you will discover a technique to manage the negative influence of colleagues, or co-workers, from the wisdom of Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz from their book, The Fifth Agreement. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Managing Negative People Meditation Series, Episodes 807-813. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you trans...
812 Meditation to Manage Negative People + Passionflower Tea
August 26, 2016 04:57 - 21 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation to manage negative people. You'll discover the wise words of wisdom of Seneca in regard to negative people, and you'll explore how passionflower can help you manage anxiety. This is part 6 of a 7-Part Managing Negative People Meditation Series, Episodes 807-813. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm...
810 Meditation on the Wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh
August 25, 2016 01:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode you discover how to manage negative people from the wisdom of a quote by Thich Nhat Hanh. You are also guided in a meditation using a breathing technique and a mudra to let go of your own negative thoughts and judgements. This is part 4 of a 7-Part Managing Negative People Meditation Series, Episodes 807-813. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques...
811 Gratitude Chakra Meditation to Manage Negative People
August 25, 2016 01:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode you are guided in a chakra meditation to awaken your purpose. You are guided to your fourth chakra to share your passion with others. When you are intently focused on your own passions the influence of negative people drops away. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Managing Negative People Meditation Series, Episodes 807-813. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The tec...
809 Compassion Meditation to Manage Negative People
August 23, 2016 01:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode you discover how compassion helps you manage your interaction with negative people. Then you're guided in a meditation to cultivate compassion for the negative people in your life. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Managing Negative People Meditation Series, Episodes 807-813. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when you...
808 Affirmation Meditation to Manage Negative People
August 22, 2016 01:17 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation repeating an affirmation to believe in yourself. You also discover what many successful people do to manage their reaction to negative people based on the wisdom of author, entrepreneur, and thought leader, Robin Sharma. This is part 2 of a 7-Part Managing Negative People Meditation Series, Episodes 807-813. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a stat...
807 Managing Negative People with Marcus Aurelius
August 21, 2016 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode we launch into a brand new meditation series on Managing Negative People. You'll be guided in a mediation to manage your reaction to negative people using a technique from former Roman Emperor, and Stoic thinker, Marcus Aurelius. This is part 1 of a 7-Part Managing Negative People Meditation Series, Episodes 807-813. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The te...
806 Awareness Walking Meditation
August 20, 2016 01:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode you are guided in a walking meditation to slow down and connect to the best part of who you are. You'll engage all your senses in this meditation as you immerse yourself in the outdoors. This is part 7 of a 7-Part Slow Down Meditation Series, Episodes 800-806. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also help to calm "monkey mind," when your thought...
805 Inner Awareness Meditation + Outsourcing + Yerba Mate Tea
August 19, 2016 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation to return to your true inner nature. You explore what anchors you in your life. You also discover how outsourcing can help you manage the distracting tasks you perform that seem to zap your energy. Finally, you explore how the herb, Yerba Mate, can support your energy as a coffee replacement. This is part 6 of a 7-Part Slow Down Meditation Series, Episodes 800-806. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply ...
804 Meditation to Ground Yourself with your first Chakra
August 18, 2016 01:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode you are guided in a meditation to connect to your best self. You'll be guided using a chakra technique to give yourself an experience of feeling more grounded. You'll also discover how to track and optimize how you spend your time. This is part 5 of a 7-Part Slow Down Meditation Series, Episodes 800-806. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your busy day to a state of stillness. The techniques also ...
803 Let Go of Distractions Mudra Meditation
August 16, 2016 19:51 - 22 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode you discover how to create an *external brain* for the many pieces of information and inspiration you come across each day. This is information you may not want to forget but that you don't want to clutter up your thoughts. You are guided in a meditation to let go of these distractions with the option to use a mudra meditation technique. This is part 4 of a 7-Part Slow Down Meditation Series, Episodes 800-806. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- t...
802 The Art of Less Doing Ari Meisel Interview
August 15, 2016 20:56 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBToday you're in for a special treat. I interview Ari Meisel, author of "The Art of Less Doing: One Entrepreneur's Formula to a Beautiful Life." Ari is a productivity expert who shares very doable ways to optimize, automate and outsource most anything in your both your business and professional life. This is part 3 of a 7-Part Slow Down Meditation Series, Episodes 800-806. As always, you don't have to do the meditation techniques -- they are simply there to help you transition from your b...