🪷 Episode Summary: In this classic replay, Cheri Flake brings us back to basics with heartfelt humor and soulful honesty. Through personal stories, down-to-earth wisdom, and a warm shout-out to Louise Hay and Davidji, Cheri shares how to truly begin a daily meditation practice—without overcomplicating it. Whether you're a binge meditator, a meditation dropout, or totally new to the cushion, this episode is your permission slip to just start—three minutes at a time. Bonus: includes a calming breathwork-based meditation to kickstart your practice with presence and grace. ✨ Three Key Learning Points:

• Three Minutes > Zero Minutes: Starting small, even just three minutes a day, beats lofty goals you never stick to. Build the habit, not the hype.
• RPM = Rise, Pee, Meditate: This simple formula helps anchor your practice before the world (or your phone) steals your focus. Mornings work best—even for night owls.
• Feel Good to Change: You can't shame yourself into transformation. Real change starts with compassion and showing up, not should-ing yourself into guilt.

💌 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

• 📖 Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu Suzuki – Back-to-basics spiritual inspiration.
• 🎉 You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay – The queen of affirmations and thought power.
• 🌬️ 16 Seconds to Bliss by Davidji – Breath practice featured in the episode.
• 🎙️ The Skeptic Metaphysicians – Podcast Cheri recently guested on. Woo meets wonder.
• 🧠 Quote Drop: “Your personal reality creates your personality” — Joe Dispenza.
• 🎯 Accountability Tip: Text a friend “RPM” every morning to build the habit together!
• 💻 Cheri’s site: ilovetherapy.com – For retreats, consults, and sweet stress therapy mailers.

Produced and edited by Owen Flake | Audio production, editing, and creative direction 🎛️🎚️🎧