Just the Meditation: This 10-minute guided meditation invites you deep underground to listen for the "message of the heart." Using progressive body softening and breath awareness, you'll descend into your inner underland to discover what wisdom awaits in the shadows.This meditation is excerpted from our Underland Part 3 episode. Listen to Monday's full episode for context and teachings on journaling your meditation insights and sheltering inner wisdom.Set against calming nature sounds of the Amazon rainforest, this underground meditation guides you through a unique practice of softening and listening. Rather than rushing through your practice, you'll learn to linger in the depths of consciousness, allowing whatever wants to emerge — whether worries, memories, phrases, images, or daydreams — to surface naturally.What You'll Experience:* Guided descent into underground consciousness* Progressive body softening from face to belly* Extended silent meditation for deep inner listening* Practice of witnessing thoughts, stories, and heart messages* Gentle return with breath awareness and movement* High-quality nature soundscape from the Amazon Rainforest for immersionPost-Practice Suggestion: Have a journal nearby to capture any insights, images, or messages that emerged during your practice — even if they seem nonsensical at first.Podcast Break NoticeOur Mindful Nature will be taking a brief hiatus for the holiday season. We'll return in the new year with fresh nature-inspired practices to support your meditation journey. Thank you for being part of our mindful community — may your practice continue to flourish during this restful pause.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/ (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience.

Welcome to Part 3 of our Underland meditation series — the final journey into our inner depths. Over the past two weeks, we've learned to linger in uncomfortable spaces and discover gifts hidden in our shadows. Tod...

Just the Meditation: This 15-minute guided meditation invites you into a deep practice of softening and surrender. Using progressive body awareness, you'll release tension layer by layer — from skin through fascia, muscle, and bone — allowing yourself to melt into the present moment.Part of the Underland Series: This meditation is excerpted from our Underland Part 2 episode. Listen to Thursday's full episode for context and teachings on entering the rabbit hole and exploring your inner landscape.Set in the immersive sounds of the Amazon rainforest, this body scan meditation guides you through a unique approach to relaxation. Rather than just releasing muscle tension, you'll explore softening every layer of your being — imagining your skin, fascia, muscle, bone, organs, breath, and even thoughts becoming more fluid and flexible.What You'll Experience:* Guided body scan from surface to core* Extended silent meditation for deep integration* High-quality Amazon rainforest nature soundscape* Progressive softening technique for full-body relaxation* Practice of surrender and letting goPerfect for:* Stress relief and anxiety reduction* Bedtime relaxation* Midday reset and grounding* Anyone feeling physically or emotionally tense* Those seeking deeper meditation practice* People who hold tension in their bodySign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/ (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork,

Welcome to Part 2 of our Underland meditation series. Last week we explored the underground as a place to dispose of what is harmful — trauma, secrets, and pain. This week, we venture deeper to discover the treasure, wisdom, and insight waiting for us in those shadowed spaces.Inspired by Robert Macfarlane's book Underland, this meditation uses the metaphor of underground cave exploration to guide you through narrow, uncomfortable passages toward expansive inner caverns of insight. Like Alice's journey down the rabbit hole, this practice invites chaos and uncertainty as pathways to profound self-discovery.What You'll Experience:Guided progressive relaxation from skin through fascia, muscle, and boneExtended silent meditation for deep inner explorationAmazon rainforest nature soundscapePractice softening resistance rather than fighting your experienceTools for working with difficult meditation sessionsPerfect for:Meditation practitioners ready for deeper shadow workAnyone struggling with dark or difficult meditation experiencesThose seeking self-discovery and inner wisdomPeople working through trauma or emotional healingClaustrophobic feelings in meditation or lifeRelated Episodes: Listen to Entering The Underland: Nature Meditation for Processing Fear and Underground Healing {part 1} for the complete exploration of disposing of what is harmful before mining for inner treasure.Content Warning: This episode discusses trauma, shadow work, and difficult emotions. Practice only when you feel physically and emotionally resourced to do so.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/ (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care,

Sometimes the most powerful meditation practice is simply staying present — even when it's uncomfortable. This 10-minute guided meditation invites you to lie down, soften, and surrender to what is, accompanied by the immersive sounds of the Amazon Rainforest.Instead of trying to fix, change, or escape difficult feelings, this practice asks you to simply be here. To notice your breath. To feel the sounds of the dark rainforest around you. To acknowledge the thoughts and stories in your mind. And to stay for just one more breath.What To Expect* Guided body scan to release tension and soften into the present moment* Breath awareness practice with gentle reminders to return when your mind wanders* 7 minutes of silent meditation with authentic Amazon Rainforest soundscapes* Permission to simply be — without needing comfort, peace, or enjoyment* An invitation to linger in the underland rather than running from discomfortPerfect For* Quick meditation practice when you're feeling overwhelmed or anxious* Bedtime or deep rest meditation* Practitioners exploring shadow work or darker contemplative practices* Moments when you need to stop running and simply be present* Nature sound meditation loversMeditation DetailsLength: 10 minutesStyle: Guided meditation with silent practice periodPosition: Lying down (or seated if preferred)Soundscape: Amazon Rainforest field recordingsBest for: Anxiety relief, insomnia, stress reduction, grounding practice, surrender practicePractice TipYou don't need to feel peaceful, comfortable, or calm during this meditation. The invitation is simply to be here with what is — the comfortable and uncomfortable, the peaceful and noisy, the enjoyable and unenjoyable. This is your time to stop running and practice staying.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:

Not all meditation asks us to find the light; sometimes we need to explore the darkness. In this first episode of the October Underland series, meditation teacher Meryl Arnett invites you to stop running from your fears and instead turn around to face them. Inspired by Robert Macfarlane's book Underland, this episode and meditation practice explores what happens when we acknowledge the darkness, both within ourselves and in the world around us, rather than trying to escape it.If you've been feeling overwhelmed by political chaos, buried trauma, or simply the weight of difficult emotions you've pushed underground, this meditation will help you understand why staying present to discomfort is the path to genuine healing and transformation.What To ExpectUnderstanding the "underland" as both physical space (caves, burial sites) and metaphorical space (the unconscious, buried trauma)The wisdom of the Three of Swords tarot card: discovering hope at the very center of griefA guided meditation practice with immersive Amazon Rainforest soundscapes from field recordist Nick McMahanAn invitation to acknowledge what we've disposed of, buried, or hidden that needs our attentionPerfect ForAnyone feeling overwhelmed by political anxiety or helplessness in the face of global eventsMeditation practitioners ready to explore deeper, shadow work through contemplative practicePeople processing buried trauma, grief, or difficult emotionsPractitioners interested in nature-based meditation with authentic soundscapesMeditation DetailsLength: 22 minutesStyle: Guided meditation with 7-minute silent practice periodPosition: Lying down or seated (your choice)Soundscape: Amazon Rainforest field recordings by Nature Field Recordist Nick McMahanBest for: Anxiety relief, processing fear, shadow work, trauma acknowledgment, political overwhelm, deep relaxationJoin Meryl throughout October as we explore the underland: what we've disposed of (harmful thoughts and buried trauma), what we can yield (minerals and metaphors), and what we shelter (precious matter and memories).Next episode: Discover what happens when we soften enough to yield the value and wisdom hidden in our darkness.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/)

Experience the ancient practice of moon bathing with this 10-minute guided meditation under the Full Harvest Supermoon. Join Meryl for a deeply restorative nature-inspired meditation that harnesses the moon's sooth...

Not all meditation experiences are peaceful — and that's something we need to talk about. In this conversation, meditation teacher Meryl Arnett sits down with mindfulness trainer and trauma expert David Treleaven, PhD, author of The Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook, to explore how trauma impacts meditation and vice versa.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, dysregulated, or triggered during meditation practice, this episode will help you understand why — and give you practical tools to work with these challenging experiences.What To ExpectWhy meditation can trigger trauma responses and what to do about itThe spectrum of trauma: understanding the difference between stress, traumatic stress, and PTSDThe Window of Tolerance: a powerful framework for knowing when to lean into meditation and when to back offBeing with vs. working with: two essential approaches to meditation practicePractical regulation tools beyond traditional seated meditationPerfect ForMeditation practitioners experiencing difficulty or overwhelm in practiceYoga and meditation teachers wanting to develop trauma-informed teaching skillsMental health professionals integrating mindfulness into their workAnyone with a trauma history exploring meditationParents helping children develop emotional regulation skillsAnyone interested in understanding the intersection of meditation and mental healthFeatured GuestDavid Treleaven, PhD is a writer, educator, and trauma professional specializing in trauma-sensitive mindfulness. His work helps meditation teachers and practitioners understand how to work skillfully with trauma in contemplative practice. He's trained thousands of meditation teachers worldwide and his resources include The Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook and various online trainings.Find David at: davidtreleaven.comResources MentionedThe Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook by David TreleavenWidening the Window by Elizabeth StanleyTeachers referenced: Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Rick HansonFree trauma-informed meditation webinar available at davidtreleaven.comJoin the ConversationHave you experienced challenges in your meditation practice? What tools help you regulate when practice becomes overwhelming? Share your experiences on social media using #meditatewithmerylDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you're experiencing trauma symptoms or mental health concerns, please consult with a qualified mental health professional.

Just the Meditation - Join host Meryl Arnett for a profound 15-minute guided meditation that uses advanced breathing techniques to move you from linear thinking into expansive, timeless awareness. This practice progresses from structured spine breathing to flowing circular breath, ultimately releasing into pure presence.What You'll Experience:Complete guided meditation moving through three distinct phasesLinear spine breathing to establish awareness and rhythmCircular breathing technique that dissolves time boundariesExtended period of unguided timeless meditation (7-8 minutes)Gentle integration and return to ordinary consciousnessPerfect For:Experienced meditators ready for deeper practicesThose curious about advanced breathing techniquesAnyone seeking to transcend time-based thinkingPractitioners wanting to explore non-linear meditation statesPeople interested in the relationship between breath and consciousnessReady to explore the depths of circular breathing and timeless awareness? Find your meditation seat and join Meryl for this transformative journey beyond linear time.Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat (https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat)Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience.

A meditation perfect for fall - Host Meryl Arnett shares a deeply moving story of witnessing three ancient ginkgo trees releasing all their golden leave...

The Fall Equinox is a time of balance, and today's episode is a practice devoted to cultivating this balance for the colder, darker months ahead.Join gu...

In this third installment of the "Steadiness of Stone" series, host Meryl Arnett guides us through a fascinating exploration of time's flexible nature and how meditation reveals timeless awareness beyond our everyday linear experience.What You'll Discover:* Why Einstein and modern physics prove time is relative - and how meditation shows us this truth* The difference between chronos (chronological time) and kairos (mythic, timeless moments)* How dreams operate outside linear time and what this teaches us about consciousness* Why expecting specific outcomes from meditation leads to disappointment* How to recognize and fall into timeless states during your practiceFeatured Meditation Practice: Experience a unique circular breathing technique designed to help you step out of linear time progression and into expansive, timeless awareness. This 15-minute guided practice uses breath visualization to move from linear spine breathing to circular flow, ultimately releasing into pure presence.Key Takeaways:* Meditation naturally reveals time's fluid, relative nature* Some insights come as sudden knowing beyond logical progression* Timeless states can't be forced but emerge through consistent, non-expectant practice* Both anxiety-filled and blissful meditations demonstrate time's flexibility* Circular time and loop theory suggest past and future may be illusionsPerfect For: Meditators curious about the deeper mysteries of consciousness, anyone struggling with time anxiety or meditation expectations, and those interested in how ancient wisdom aligns with modern physics.Resources Mentioned:Carlo Rovelli (Italian physicist)"Divination and Synchronicity: The Psychology of Meaningful Chance" (Jungian psychology)Poem: "The Three Oddest Words" by Wislawa SzymborskaReady to explore timeless awareness? Grab your favorite tea, find a comfortable seat, and join Meryl for this mind-expanding journey beyond the ticking clock.Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat (https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat)Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.

Just The Meditation So many of us approach meditation with pressure, rules, and expectations—only to feel more overwhelmed than connected. In today's meditation practice, we explore a fresh, nature-inspired perspective on meditation that expands time, deepens your connection to the present moment, and helps you discover your personal “now.” Press play now and join me. Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat (https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat)Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

What if your experience of time could actually shift the way you feel your anxiety?So many of us approach meditation with pressure, rules, and expectations—only to feel more overwhelmed than connected. In this episode, we explore a fresh, nature-inspired perspective on meditation that expands time, deepens your connection to the present moment, and helps you discover your personal “now.”You’ll learn how shifting your relationship to time can transform your mental health and create more resilience, even when life feels fast and chaotic.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why anxiety eases when you stop chasing the “perfect” meditation practice.How sitting still expands your personal now and builds inner resilience.A grounded, nature-inspired way to feel more connected and less overwhelmed.Listen now to step into meditation with freedom instead of pressure—and discover a deeply personal path to mental health and connection.Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat (https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat)Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

For the Full Harvest Moon: A Moonlight Bathing MeditationIn this episode, you’ll be guided through a gentle, nature-inspired meditation practice designed to honor the full Harvest Moon, ease feelings of overwhelm, nurture resilience, and deepen your sense of connection with yourself and the world around you. Using the power of moonlight, breath, and stillness, you’ll discover how simple moments outdoors can profoundly support your mental health.Take a pause, step outside, and let this moonlit meditation guide you into peace and clarity—listen now and feel the shift.Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat (https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat)Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Gordon Hempton for today’s nature field recordings; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://soundtracker.com/ (https://soundtracker.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

What if the way you think about time is actually feeding your anxiety?In this episode, we explore how meditation can shift your relationship with time—freeing you from the pressure of the clock and helping you feel more grounded, connected, and resilient. Instead of rushing through moments or relying on timers, this practice invites you to sit with stillness and discover a timeless space within yourself.You’ll walk away with:A nature-inspired perspective on time that reduces feelings of being overwhelmed. Today's nature sounds come from the Eastern Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest.A meditation approach that creates mental health benefits by slowing down anxiety.Practical ways to build resilience and deepen your connection through timeless practice.Take a breath, let go of the ticking clock, and discover how meditation can transform your experience of time—press play to begin.Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat (https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat)Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

Are you lying awake at night, overwhelmed by racing thoughts and rising anxiety?This episode guides you through a meditation practice designed to ease tension, quiet the mind, and help you melt into deep, restorative sleep.Instead of battling your body or forcing your breath, you’ll discover how meditation, connection to nature-inspired imagery, and gentle awareness can transform anxiety into calm and resilience—supporting your mental health in a way that feels natural and sustainable.In this practice, you’ll experience how to:Release stress and tension from head to toe through mindful breathwork.Build a circle of calm and safety to soothe anxiety and support sleep.Strengthen your resilience by connecting to the flow of breath as a grounding anchor.Drift into peace and connection—tune in now to discover how meditation can help you quiet anxiety and embrace rest. Learn more and sign up for Nature's Reflection: A Meditation and Forest Bathing Retreat happening October 23 - 26 here: https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat (https://www.hambidge.org/workshop-schedule/natures-reflection-a-meditation-and-forest-bathing-retreat)Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

A New Moon MeditationThis short guided moon meditation offers you a gentle practice to pause, connect with nature, and find resilience in stillness.Too often, when anxiety hits, we look for quick fixes or distractions. But what if the answer lies in slowing down, syncing with your breath, and connecting to something bigger than yourself—the rhythm of the natural world?In this 5-minute moon meditation, you’ll discover:How to use breath awareness to release anxiety and tension.The power of connecting with nature to restore mental health and inner balance.A simple nighttime practice that strengthens resilience when you feel overwhelmed.Take this moment for yourself. Press play now and let meditation guide you back to calm, connection, and peace.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

Is overwhelm or anxiety causing sleep struggles?It’s frustrating to lie in bed, mind racing, despite your best efforts to relax. But what if your meditation practice is missing the one thing that could truly settle your nervous system—nature-inspired simplicity?In this nature-inspired guided nighttime session, you’ll be gently led through a calming journey of sound, breath, and progressive muscle relaxation, all set to the soft, slow rhythms of snowy crickets in Eastern Washington. Designed for anyone navigating anxiety, stress, or sleep struggles, this episode brings intentional stillness back into your life.You’ll discover:A simple yet powerful method to release tension from every part of your body.A nature-based sensory experience that promotes deeper mind-body connection.A meditative sleep ritual that helps ease anxiety and build emotional resilience.Press play and let your breath—and the crickets—guide you into calm. Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.

Ever felt like meditation isn’t working for your anxiety?You’re not alone. Many people try to sit in silence only to find their thoughts racing, their bodies tense, and their minds stuck on daily stressors. But what if the secret to easing anxiety was letting nature do the heavy lifting?In this episode, we guide you through a sensory journey deep into the Amazon rainforest—blending progressive muscle relaxation, mindful body scanning, and the sounds of the wild to create a calm that lasts long after the practice ends.By the end, you’ll discover:How to release physical tension step-by-step so your mind naturally follows into calm.Why connecting with nature-inspired soundscapes can restore mental clarity and resilience.The simple meditation cues that can anchor you when feeling overwhelmed.Let this immersive practice help you trade anxious restlessness for deep, grounded stillness—press play and breathe easier tonight.Sign up for my newsletter at http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2 (http://eepurl.com/jjPrV2) to receive free mini meditations and soundscapes each week, along with creative musings and more.New episodes every Monday (just the meditation) and Thursday (a full meditation class).Learn more or contact me at https://www.merylarnett.com/ (https://www.merylarnett.com/). Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:https://www.nickcmcmahan.com (https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/)https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen (https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen)This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.