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 meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

Music you'll hear in this episode includes: