Episodes
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...
Published 03/25/24
Published 03/25/24
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...
Published 03/25/24
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...
Published 03/25/24
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...
Published 03/25/24
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...
Published 03/18/24
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...
Published 03/18/24
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...
Published 03/18/24
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...
Published 03/18/24
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.
Published 03/08/24
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...
Published 03/08/23
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...
Published 03/08/23
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...
Published 03/08/23
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...
Published 03/08/23
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...
Published 03/08/23
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...
Published 03/08/23
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...
Published 03/08/23
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...
Published 03/08/23
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.
Published 03/01/23
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...
Published 05/09/22
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...
Published 05/09/22
NAO chats to Kathryn McCusker and discovers how a singing mantra meditation can help you feel less lonely and more connected to yourself and the world around you. Kathryn - a Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, singer and the author of Everyday Kundalini - helps us understand why singing can be so powerful during mantra meditation. The music for Kathryn's singing mantra meditation was composed by Ben Ponniah and recorded by the BBC Singers with guest instrumentalists exclusively for this...
Published 05/09/22
NAO meets Jimmy Wightman aka That Meditation Guy to help you banish the fear of missing out and feel more present in the moment with the help of meditation. Jimmy, a meditation coach and founder of the Delve Deep programme, explains the interesting and unlikely connection between clubbing and meditation. The music that soundtracks Jimmy's grounding guided meditation was composed by Lloyd Coleman and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to...
Published 05/09/22
NAO meets Dr Julie Smith to explain how meditation can calm your nervous system, help overcome that feeling of burnout and feel more resilient going forward. Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, TikTok sensation and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? The music that soundtracks Julie's relaxing guided meditation was composed by Sarah Jenkins and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to...
Published 05/09/22
NAO chats to Jambo Truong and discovers how meditation can help manage anxiety. Jambo is a Forrest yoga and meditation practitioner and a specialist in integrated health. He speaks about his own journey of anxiety and how breathing can help us through our own struggles. The music that soundtracks Jambo's soothing guided meditation was composed by Sam Rapley and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you're new to meditation or you've tried it before, this...
Published 05/09/22