Izzy and Gabby Bernstein chat about how meditation can help build courage and confidence to approach life's challenges in a different way. Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual leader, motivational speaker and author, and her guided meditation will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world.

The music that soundtracks Gabby's guided meditation was composed by Emily Lim and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Schumann: Adagio in A flat major Op. 70 Emily Lim: The sun, unafraid to shine Debussy: La fille aux cheveux de lin Byrd: Tribulationes civitatum

Izzy and Jasmin Harsono look at how meditation can help us move through sadness, pain and grief. Jasmin Harsono is a multisensory artist, meditation guide specialising in energy and sound, author of “Self Reiki” and founder of Emerald and Tiger. She shares her own journey of experiencing sadness alongside a guided meditation to help you process the inevitabilities of life.

The music that soundtracks Jasmin's guided meditation was composed by Peter Gregson and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Singers and sound artist Jasmin Harsono exclusively for this episode.

If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, iii Adagio ma non troppo Peter Gregson: To process grief Elgar: They are at rest Marcello: Oboe Concerto, ii Adagio

Izzy and Gelong Thubten explore how to make friends with your thoughts and change your approach to meditation. Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation trainer and author, and he leads a guided meditation to help you stop battling against yourself and welcome in more self-compassion.

The music that soundtracks Thubten's guided meditation was composed by Anita Datta and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: JS Bach: Aria from Goldberg Variations Anita Datta: Shash Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216, ii Adagio Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.17 in D Minor Op31 No.2, Tempest, ii Adagio

Izzy and Hannah Barrett share their experiences of reducing stress levels while juggling the demands of day-to-day life. Hannah is a yoga and meditation teacher with a previous career in finance, and her guided meditation gives you an opportunity to recalibrate so that you can respond better to stress going forward.

The music that soundtracks Hannah's guided meditation was composed by Noa Margalit and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1, ii Adagio Noa Margalit: Mayim Stanford: The Blue Bird Grieg: Piano Concerto No. 1, ii Adagio

Izzy and Rob da Bank chat about how focusing on gratitude can bring increased happiness and change your mindset for the better. DJ, music festival founder and meditation teacher Rob Da Bank talks about his own meditation journey and leads an uplifting guided meditation to highlight how gratitude can help your outlook on life.

The music that soundtracks Rob's guided meditation was composed by Ghislaine Reece-Trapp and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G major, iii Ruhevoll Ghislaine Reece-Trapp: Gratitude Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219, ii Adagio Rachmaninov: Lilacs, Op 21 No 5, transc. for piano

Izzy and Megan Rose Lane look at how to find strength in acknowledging vulnerability and talking to yourself in a kinder way. Spiritual mentor and masterclass leader Megan Rose Lane leads a guided meditation to soften into vulnerability, so you can strengthen relationships with friends, family, partners, work colleagues and yourself.

The music that soundtracks Megan's guided meditation was composed by Tom Thorp and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

If you're new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Schubert: Sonata for arpeggione and piano in A minor D821, ii Adagio Tom Thorp: Embracing Vulnerability Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8, iii Adagio Mendelssohn: String Symphony No.9 in C Minor MWV N9, ii Poco adagio

Izzy and Alex Howard explore how to use meditation to help release tension and break the cycle of stress and pain using elements of body scan technique. Alex is passionate about making physical and emotional healing accessible to everyone through his clinic, online platforms and books, inspired by his own journey with chronic fatigue syndrome as a teenager.

The music that soundtracks Alex's guided meditation was composed by Misha Mullov-Abbado and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode: Beethoven: 7 Variations On "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" WoO 46, Variation vi Adagio Misha Mullov-Abbado: The Stage Hand Chopin: Nocturne No. 8 in D flat Op. 27 No. 2 JS Bach: Double Violin Concerto in D Minor BWV1043, ii Largo

Izzy chats to best-selling author, speaker, TV presenter and charity founder Katie Piper who shares her own story of making peace with imperfections. Katie's meditation gives you space to become aware of the 'not good enough' tape and boost your self-worth.

The music that soundtracks Katie's guided meditation was composed by Tayla-Leigh Payne and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this show is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this epsidoe includes: Schumann: Dreaming from Scenes of Childhood Tayla-Leigh Payne: Meditation Berwald: Symphony No. 4 in E flat Major, ii Adagio Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 violins, 2 guitars 2 flutes in A mjaor RV585, ii Adagio

New host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the third series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics from reducing stress levels to making peace with imperfections, with specially created ten-minute guided meditations from a range of experts, all enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack.

Nao and Giselle La Pompe-Moore explore the power of your inner voice and how to be kinder to yourself with the help of meditation. Giselle is a meditation teacher, speaker and author of Take It In, and in this episode she shares her top tips on how to become aware and influence the way you speak to yourself. The music that soundtracks Giselle's guided meditation was composed by Will Everitt and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Grieg: Berceuse Will Everitt: Be Kind To Yourself Rheinberger: Abendlied JS Bach: Largo from Concerto for two violins

Nao talks to Dr Danny Penman about a groundbreaking meditation technique that's designed to help you connect with your feeling tones, which are the ultimate driving forces behind everything we think, feel and do. Dr Danny Penman is a mindfulness meditation teacher, author and journalist, and works with research teams at the University of Oxford formulating programmes to improve mental health conditions through meditation and mindfulness. The music that soundtracks Danny's guided meditation was composed by Oliver Vibrans and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Haydn: Adagio from String Quartet in F minor Oliver Vibrans: Restless Muscle Scarlatti: Sonata in B minor, K 87 Brahms: Clarinet Quintet, Op 115

Nao chats to Madeleine Shaw about how we can manage difficult emotions like anger, grief and disappointment with the help of meditation and turning inwards. Madeleine is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, nutritionist and founder of digital platform The Glow Space.

The music that soundtracks Madeleine's guided meditation was composed by Matilda Brown and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Bach: Oboe concerto in G minor Matilda Brown: Moving Through Emotions Schumann: Einsame Blumen from Waldszenen Mozart: Romanze from Eine kleine Nachtmusik

Nao shares her personal experience of insomnia and chats to yoga and meditation expert Rod Stryker about how meditation can help you to rest more easily and sleep more soundly. Nao credits Rod's yoga nidra videos as a huge part in her recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and in this episode they explore why sleeping and resting well proves so difficult in modern-day life.

The music that soundtracks Rod's guided meditation was composed by Sam Rapley and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this podcast.

Whether you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Tchaikovsky: Sweet Dreams Sam Rapley: Ease Grieg: Ave Maris Stella Grieg: Lyric Pieces Op. 54 Notturno

Nao speaks to therapist and author Marisa Peer about imposter syndrome, which is when you feel like a fraud and doubt your abilities. With the help of meditation, Marisa explains how we are all 'flawsome' and gives her top tips on how to be your own inner cheerleader. The music that soundtracks Marisa's guided meditation was composed by Alex Patterson and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Grieg: At the Cradle Alex Patterson: Meditation Albeniz: Granada Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 3 Delibes: Flower Duet

Nao and Pauli Lovejoy explore how meditation can help you start the day right and welcome in some positive vibes to boost your mood. Pauli Lovejoy is a drummer, composer, producer, musical director and founder of Flybrations - a radio show on AMP, a wellness day festival and more. In this episode he shares his top tips for seizing the day right from the beginning.

The music that soundtracks Pauli's guided meditation was composed by Hinako Omori and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Tárrega: Lágrima Hinako Omori: asagao Grieg: Morning from Peer Gynt Tchaikovsky: Mélodie from Souvenir d'un lieu cher

In this episode Nao talks to Maude Hirst about how to let it go - anything from arguments to negative criticism that's holding you back in life. Former actor turned meditation coach, writer, and founder of the EnergyRise app Maude Hirst shares her top tips on how meditation can help you release things you're holding on to and move forward more freely.

The music that soundtracks Maude's guided meditation was composed by Eleanor Haward and recorded by the BBC Singers and members of the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 Eleanor Haward: Exhale Schubert: Impromptu in G flat Haydn: Symphony No 104

Nao chats to Izzy Judd about the chaos of everyday life, the need to juggle various demands and how meditation can help you navigate it more calmly. Izzy Judd - author, violinist, mindfulness expert and mum of three - explains some techniques from her book Mindfulness for Mums to help you find a few moments for yourself.

The music that soundtracks Izzy's guided meditation was composed by Segun Akinola and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode.

Whether you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Pachelbel: Canon Segun Akinola: Mordros Schumann: Arabeske in C major Op 18 Bruckner: Locus Iste Bach: Ave Maria

Nao welcomes you back to the second series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics from how to start the day right and sleep better to overcoming imposter syndrome, with specially created ten-minute guided meditations from a range of experts, all enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack.

NAO speaks to Emma Cannon about exploring ways to future-proof your decisions and calm worries about the future through starting to trust your intuition. Emma is a fertility mentor, keeper of women's stories and author who is increasingly interested in the power of the mind in our journey through life. The music that soundtracks Emma's inspirational guided meditation was composed by Lucy Walker and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Dvořák: Largo from Symphony No 9 Lucy Walker: Intuition Saint-Saëns: Swan from Carnival of the Animals JS Bach: Aria from Orchestral Suite No 3

NAO speaks to Alex Elle about how meditation can help work through the pain of heartbreak and relationship troubles. Alex is a teacher, breathwork coach and author of After the Rain: Gentle Reminders for Healing, Courage, and Self-Love, whose wisdom and guidance reaches large audiences through social media. The music that soundtracks Alex's comforting guided meditation was composed by Belle Chen and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: JS Bach: Ave Maria Belle Chen: Meditation for the Healing Heart Dvořák: Poco sostenuto from Violin Sonata in F major Schubert: Rosamunde Intermezzo