I wanted to not only give you the science behind how meditation can benefit your life and literally change your brain, but also some simple, practical guided meditations to get you started. So, here you are...

Meditation tips and recommendations: 1:15, 
Simple Breath Counting Meditation: 6:55,  
Basic Mind-Body Scan Meditation: 11:15
Loving Kindness Meditation: 17:20
Ten Thousand Reason Meditation: 27:15, 

Resources:
Buddha's Brain: Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
Headspace app
Tara Brach Podcast 
Metta Hour Podcast Sharon Salzberg