Feeling frustrated by a wandering mind, physical pain, or lack of time in your meditation? You're not alone.

In this deeply practical episode, Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander addresses the universal challenges every meditator faces and offers compassionate, proven strategies to work with them, transforming hurdles into opportunities for growth.

• Learn how to gently work with a "wandering mind" without judgment, turning each return to your breath into a victory.

• Discover practical solutions for physical discomfort, including using props and finding the right seated position to support deep practice.

• Gain tools to sit with emotional turbulence like anxiety and sadness, using meditation for emotional regulation and acceptance.

• Get inspired by the simple, powerful habit of starting your day with just 10 breaths to overcome the obstacle of "no time."

• Reframe your definition of "success" in meditation to release pressure and embrace the journey of self-discovery, one session at a time.