Winter Sleep Meditation: Held in the Womb of the Earth (Meditation For Anxiety & Mental Health)
Episode description
A winter sleep meditation for you today, dear listeners!
As we slip into the darker, colder, and yet somehow busier part of the year I thought we would dedicate some class time to the richness of rest.
This episode is an invitation to get cozy, to set aside your to-do list for a few moments, and rest.
You can utilize this guided meditation for
- Naptime or a mid-day reset
- Gentle guidance into evening sleep
- Support for falling back asleep if you wake in the middle of the night
And listeners, I have to tell you today’s episode has my FAVORITE soundscape of the year. A soothing combination of singing bowls and elemental sounds of the natural world - I highly recommend headphones for the full listening experience. The soundscape and video for this episode are from nature field recordist Nick McMahan.
So grab a blanket and a cup of tea, pop-in your headphones, and join me for today’s winter-time sleep meditation.
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Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s video, nature field recordings, video and sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:
https://www.instagram.com/brianna_podcastpro/
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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.