(Ai assist:) In this inspiring episode I welcome guided meditation teacher and self-love advocate Kathryn Remati. From her transformative discovery of meditation at age 16 amid personal struggles, to building the affordable Tranquil Me app and authoring Befriend Yourself: The Self-Love Path to Peace, Kathryn shares practical insights on making meditation accessible for beginners. The conversation dives deep into self-love as the foundation for inner peace, overcoming myths like "emptying the mind," the healing power of loving-kindness (metta), and how befriending yourself dissolves judgment, envy, and trauma. They explore energetic hygiene, radical acceptance, and Kathryn's upcoming "Lighten Up" retreat in Costa Rica—a luxurious, nature-immersed experience blending yin yoga, art therapy, sound healing, cacao ceremonies, and vegan gourmet meals over New Year's. Perfect for anyone seeking mainstream mindfulness, self-compassion, and world peace starting from within.

0:00 - Intro & Welcomes: Josh and Kathryn Connect as Solo Travelers

0:48 - Who is Kathryn? Guided Meditations, Tranquil Me App, & Spreading Peace

2:11 - Teaching at Kaiser: Insomnia, Stress Reduction, Weight Management & Self-Love

3:24 - Busting Meditation Myths for Beginners: It's Like Brushing Your Teeth

4:45 - Monkey Mind? You Can't Fail at Meditation – Just Observe

6:56 - Kathryn's Origin Story: Saved by Meditation at 16 from Depression & Trauma

8:29 - First Guru in Australia: Mind Development Course & Palpable Peace

10:32 - Life Transformation: Grades Soar, Vegetarianism, Yoga & Psychology Degree

12:22 - Overcoming Voice Hate: Recording Meditations & Self-Acceptance

13:39 - Self-Love: Metta Practice & Befriending Yourself

18:04 - Jealousy as a Self-Love Signal; Treat Yourself Like a Friend

21:22 - Unworthiness, Gender Pressures, Trauma & Why Self-Love Heals All

25:02 - Love vs. Fear: A Course in Miracles & Calls for Love

26:07 - Lighten Up Retreat in Costa Rica: Nature, Art, Yoga, Sound Healing & More

30:35 - Why Retreats Beat Vacations: Come Back Renewed, Not Regretful

32:16 - Insight Timer Courses: Self-Love Test, Sleep Meditations & Abundance

34:20 - I Share a Radical Acceptance Mantra: "It's Okay" (Except Abuse)

35:18 - Wrap-Up: Website, Book, App & Namaste Blessings

https://kathrynremati.com

https://tranquilmeapp.com

https://insighttimer.com/tranquilspectrum

Lighten Up Retreat Website: https://lightenupretreat.com (details on the Costa Rica New Year's retreat and other events)

Befriend Yourself: The Self-Love Path to Peace https://www.amazon.com/Befriend-Yourself-Self-Love-Path-Peace/dp/B0CD6SLTKQ

https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.remati

https://x.com/TranquilMeApp

https://www.youtube.com/@tranquilmeapp

https://www.instagram.com/kathrynremati

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