Our bodies have used sound and chanting for generations to create a sense of peace and balance. Today, we meditate with sound to get us in a place of harmony for the day. If you can: Practice somewhere you can make noise! Now in the Shine app: Every Sunday this August, join meditation host Jamila Reddy for new meditations to help you Reflect & Reset your self-talk, boundaries, and more—exclusively in the Shine app. Download the app to get started: theshineapp.com/reflect...
Aug 11, 2021•13 min
Does the distance from start to finish make your goal feel daunting? Today, we’re talking about the power of a “Now Step” to get you moving when procrastination has slowed you down. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Now in the Shine app: Every Sunday this August, join meditation host Jamila Reddy for new meditations to help you Reflect & Reset your self-talk, boundaries, and more—exclusively in the Shine app. Download the app to get started: theshineapp.com/reflect...
Aug 10, 2021•9 min
Stress comes with living a big, meaningful life—but we can choose how to react to it. Today, we’ll guide you through a framework to help you notice your stress response. Grab your journal if it's helpful, or reflect mentally. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Now in the Shine app: Every Sunday this August, join meditation host Jamila Reddy for new meditations to help you Reflect & Reset your self-talk, boundaries, and more—exclusively in the Shine app. Download the app to get started: theshineapp.com/re...
Aug 09, 2021•11 min
We're quick to empathize with other people, but sometimes it can be hard to do it with ourselves. Today's meditation is a practice in observing and honoring your emotions through self-empathy. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Now in the Shine app: Every Sunday this August, join meditation host Jamila Reddy for new meditations to help you Reflect & Reset your self-talk, boundaries, and more—exclusively in the Shine app. Download the app to get started: theshineapp.com/reflect...
Aug 06, 2021•13 min
We're watching the Olympics and practicing bouncing back from our mistakes. Join Mel for some questions you can ask yourself to help process and accept how you're feeling. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Now in the Shine app: Every Sunday this August, join meditation host Jamila Reddy for new meditations to help you Reflect & Reset your self-talk, boundaries, and more—exclusively in the Shine app. Download the app to get started: theshineapp.com/reflect...
Aug 05, 2021•11 min
You have everything you need in your breath. Use it to calm yourself in moments of stress or energize yourself to focus better. Practice with today's meditation. Now in the Shine app: Every Sunday this August, join meditation host Jamila Reddy for new meditations to help you Reflect & Reset your self-talk, boundaries, and more—exclusively in the Shine app. Download the app to get started: theshineapp.com/reflect
Aug 04, 2021•11 min
It can be hard to say “no” to others and to ourselves. Let this meditation help you own your boundaries and treat your “no” as a gift. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Now in the Shine app: Every Sunday this August, join meditation host Jamila Reddy for new meditations to help you Reflect & Reset your self-talk, boundaries, and more—exclusively in the Shine app. Download the app to get started: theshineapp.com/reflect
Aug 03, 2021•12 min
What we’ve endured over the course of the pandemic has changed us all—and we deserve time to reflect and reset, especially before jumping back into things like work and socializing. Join Jamila Reddy on today’s Daily Shine for a meditation to help you greet yourself in the present moment. Then: Tune in to her new meditations dropping every Sunday in August in the Shine app to help you reflect on the different areas of your life and hit reset. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools pers...
Aug 01, 2021•13 min
Oftentimes, half the fun of a plan is in the anticipation of it. Today, we practice savoring the anticipation of a fun event, and learn how to create opportunities for more of that feeling in our daily life. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast
Jul 30, 2021•9 min
Intentions can help us feel more in control of our days—even when things are outside of our control. Today, we explore the power of intention setting to shift our mindset. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast
Jul 29, 2021•10 min
Stress can get stuck inside our bodies, not just our minds. Today, Elisha guides you through some mindful movements to help release tension. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast
Jul 28, 2021•12 min
What lights you up? Knowing our values and purpose can help us tap into the Japanese concept of Ikigai—which can help us live longer, feel better, and connect to ourselves more deeply. Today, we try to find your Ikigai together. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast
Jul 27, 2021•12 min
It’s a new week—and studies show these “fresh starts” can help us feel more motivated to pursue our goals. Today, join us in savoring the blank slate of the upcoming month and take time to reflect on what you want to create. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast...
Jul 26, 2021•13 min
When we’re constantly worried about what’s next: We lose the opportunity to feel at peace and at ease in the moments when we’re safe. Today, we practice embracing the phrase “I’m OK right now.” Voiced by Mel Chanté. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast
Jul 23, 2021•10 min
Our inner critic is constantly chattering—and we can calm it by greeting our self-critical thoughts with curiosity and compassion. Today's meditation will help you put that into practice. Voiced by Mel Chanté. Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast
Jul 22, 2021•10 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast We often put pressure on ourselves to feel “all better” right away. But what if we focused instead on just feeling a little bit better first? Today, we experiment with the Kaizen “1% Better” principle as a way to support our own self-care and healing. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly....
Jul 21, 2021•12 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast When we’re under stress: Our brains can feel foggy. Today's meditation will help you show compassion to your mental energy and help you work through brain fog. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 20, 2021•10 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast You deserve to extend the same grace to yourself that you show to others. With today’s meditation, we’ll practice the G.R.A.C.E. framework created by Buddhist teacher Roshi Joan Halifax. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 19, 2021•16 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast How you end your day matters, and it can shape your perspective of your work or responsibilities. Today's meditation helps you choose to focus on small wins and progress, rather than what's inevitably leftover. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 16, 2021•11 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast Vulnerability isn't easy, but it's a powerful tool to form connections with others and ourselves. Today, we're exploring how and when we choose to be vulnerable in a reflective meditation. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 15, 2021•12 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast When we’re in a moment of frustration or anxiety—a deep breath can make a huge difference. Find a space where you’re comfortable making some noise, and use this humming bee exercise to help you tune out the world and give yourself your own private sound bath....
Jul 13, 2021•10 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast When we feel overwhelmed or unmoored, we can look to our past for lessons on how to best care for ourselves. Today, tap into what your most cared for self looks like and use it as motivation for new goals, habits, and everyday nurturing. Voiced by Mel Chanté....
Jul 12, 2021•12 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast What feelings, connections, or experiences do you want to absorb this week? Today, we “think like a sponge” to get the most out of our week and remember that we’re more than our output. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 12, 2021•15 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast Our happiest memories are worth tapping into, especially when we're feeling stressed or lonely. Today, use reflective nostalgia to cherish the things you love, and bring that joy with you into the present and future. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 09, 2021•11 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast We’re taking a cue from Tracee Ellis Ross and recognizing that “our best” can change day-to-day. In this meditation, we take time to ask: What does my best look like right now? Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 08, 2021•12 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast Our days tend to overwhelm us with a constant stream of information and things to process. But today, we're giving ourselves a break by focusing on just one thing. Elisha guides you in a grounding sensory practice.
Jul 07, 2021•12 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast When we're emotionally spent, it can feel harder to show kindness to ourselves and others. In today’s meditation, we notice the impact of kindness and cultivate it together. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 06, 2021•12 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast “Iceberg beliefs” are negative feelings or beliefs that we have about ourselves, which often lurk just below the surface of our minds. Today, we use a journaling exercise to disempower these beliefs by identifying them, then setting them aside to imagine a more capable you. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté....
Jul 05, 2021•13 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast In our “hustle” culture: Slowing down is an intentional act. Today, join us for a visualization to help you slow down and recharge. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Jul 02, 2021•11 min
Loving the Daily Shine? Get more self-care tools personalized to your needs by becoming a Shine Premium member. Get 40% off your first year of Shine Premium at theshineapp.com/podcast Today marks the start of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health Month. Join us in honoring our BIPOC community members and setting an intention to care for your mental health this month and beyond. Voiced by Mel Chanté. A note from Shine: If you're struggling with your mental health, know that seeking...
Jul 01, 2021•11 min
