Category Archives: Mindfulness
Body Scan Meditation (30 min. guided mindfulness practice)
Why This Body Scan Works (even if you’ve never meditated before) Thirty minutes. One body. [...]
Meditation for Healing (loving kindness meditation (metta practice))
The hardest thing about emotional pain is how it makes you feel like you’re the [...]
Mindfulness for People Who Hate Mindfulness
If one more person tells you to “just be present” you’re going to lose your [...]
Mindful Walking (moving meditation for people who can’t sit still)
Let’s be honest – sitting meditation is torture for some of us. The moment someone [...]
Imposter Syndrome (the complete guide to feeling like a fraud while literally being qualified)
The Universal Secret Here’s something that’ll make you feel less alone: that person you admire, [...]
The Duality Breathing Meditations
Take a moment just for yourself with this gentle guided meditation. Using a simple breathing [...]
What Dogs & Cats Teach Us
Paws in Presence 🐾 Embracing the Now I watched my dog Doof yesterday (really watched [...]
Mindful Gardening Practices for Mental Health (grounding techniques)
1. Grounding Stop whatever story you’re telling yourself and just pause. Stand in your garden, [...]
Better than Meditation? (the simplest way to reduce stress)
We’ve got health apps tracking our sleep, meditation retreats promising enlightenment, and wearables monitoring our [...]
Body Scan and Body Image (the messy truth about learning to live in your skin)
Body Scan and the Complicated Truth About Learning to Tolerate Your Body I spent the [...]
Before You Start Body Scanning. The Complete (and honest) Introduction
Look, you’re about to lie down and pay attention to your body parts one by [...]
40-Minute Body Scan Meditation (for people who already know how to do this)
If you already have a body scan meditation practice, you know the territory. This one [...]
Body Scan for Chronic Pain (what 18 years of hurting taught me)
I’m not going to pretend I know your specific pain. Pain is personal. Mine started [...]
The Raisin Exercise (mindful eating meditation for beginners)
The Raisin Thing (why eating one grape takes five minutes) Let’s get this straight: you’re [...]
Self-Compassion Medditation (loving-kindness (metta) practice)
I created this meditation for one reason: I was tired of being mean to myself. [...]
Body Scan Meditation for Anxiety (when your body won’t stop freaking out)
Your heart’s racing. Shoulders up by your ears. Jaw clenched. Stomach in knots. Your body [...]
Why Mindfulness Doesn’t Work for You (and why that’s actually normal)
You’ve tried meditation.Downloaded the apps.Sat on the cushion.Followed the breath.And instead of becoming zen, you’re [...]
The Lake Meditation (guided meditation for stress, anxiety & nervous system reset)
A 20-minute guided lake meditation for anxiety and stress relief. Lie down, headphones on, and [...]
When Your Inner Critic Joins You for Meals (how to eat without the guilt)
Your inner critic loves mealtimes. It’s got opinions about what you’re eating, how much, how [...]
Dealing with Your Inner Critic (when your brain is being an asshole)
Your inner critic isn’t some concerned friend trying to protect you. It’s more like that [...]