Unwind and release the day with this gentle 16-minute body scan meditation combined with metta (loving kindness) practice. Recorded live at Lake Siskiyou in Mount Shasta, California, this meditation guides your awareness through each part of your body, softening tension without judgment, then expanding pure love and kindness from your heart center outward. Perfect for evening rest, this practice invites you to let go of conditions placed on your happiness and remember your inherent wholeness and worth. No processing, no reprocessing—just presence, breath, and the liberating power of love.

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In this Q&A session following Day 5 of my Rise Journal Challenge, I dive deep into questions about self-discovery, healing, and authentic living. I share my thoughts on everything from finding the right questions to ask yourself to navigating triggers and creating healthy boundaries.

I'm opening registration for my Beautiful Souls Community for fall, and I'd love to have you join us! This is where I host daily meditations and we explore themes that support authentic living.

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In this intimate Q&A session following Day 2 of the Rise Journal Challenge, I share the deeply personal story behind creating the R.I.S.E. journaling practice - from a college heartbreak that left me sleepless for months to discovering the transformative power of putting pen to paper at 3 AM.

I dive deep into the philosophy of "still calm knowing," share practical approaches to emotional regulation, and explore how mindfulness can become a natural part of your daily routine. In this conversation, I explore topics ranging from reality construction and victim consciousness to the Tibetan Buddhist practice of Tonglen, all while answering questions from participants about healing, courage, and finding authentic purpose.

Whether you're new to journaling or seeking to deepen your self-awareness practice, this episode offers insights into using mindful attention and intention as tools for personal transformation.

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This episode is an edited version of a TikTok live stream that took place on August 31, 2025.

In this episode, I address an 18-year-old who is feeling misunderstood and share my philosophy on navigating life's transitions through mindfulness and inner wisdom. I explore the concept that we are all "dynamic processes" constantly evolving, rather than static beings locked into fixed identities or paths.

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I re-introduce my RISE journaling practice (Release, Inquiry, Self-awareness, Empowerment) and invite listeners to join my upcoming journaling challenge. The episode weaves together practical wisdom about mindfulness, meditation, and finding authentic alignment with your soul's calling.

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In this meditation session, I guide you through the transformative practice of karuna - Sanskrit for compassion - exploring how we can expand our capacity for love from a small, protective bowl to an immense, flowing river. Drawing on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, I offer a visualization practice to help you release constriction and embrace unconditional love, even in times of overwhelm and heartbreak.  

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A guided meditation with gentle guitar accompaniment from me 

Visualization practice for releasing emotional constriction 

Loving-kindness (metta) meditation for all beings 

Practical wisdom I share for navigating difficult relationships and global challenges  

Perfect for: Anyone feeling overwhelmed by personal relationships or world events, seekers looking to deepen their compassion practice, and those interested in my unique approach of combining music with meditation.  

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Join me for a grounding 20-minute meditation practice rooted in Thich Nhat Hanh's wisdom. We'll explore four powerful mantras—freshness (flower), solidity (mountain), stillness (still water), and freedom (space)—designed to anchor you in the present moment when "life is life-ing." This practice offers a beautiful way to release the grip of memory and projection, returning to your natural essence of joy and wonder. Perfect for starting your week with clarity and peace.

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A transformative live stream session exploring relationships, loving kindness, and the power of seeing beyond surface behaviors to connect with the wounded inner child in ourselves and others.

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In this episode, I share insights from Carol Sanford's transformative book "The Regenerative Life" and explore how we can shift from extractive, problem-solving mindsets to creating conditions where all beings can evolve and flourish.

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This episode is an edited version of a live TikTok session that became a flowing, unscripted conversation about navigating our current times with greater presence and authenticity. In this deeply reflective dialogue, we explore the concept of moving beyond the traditional "hero's journey" toward a more interconnected, collaborative approach to personal growth and spiritual development. Drawing from Tibetan Buddhist meditation practices and nature-based wisdom, this episode offers insights on navigating collective uncertainty while staying true to your authentic essence.

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