Episode Description:
This meditation is a pattern interrupt—for when you’re running on autopilot, saying “I’m fine” before you’ve even checked in with what's happening on the inside. It’s for those moments when life feels like a blur and you need something real to land in.

No fluff. No pretending. Just breath, awareness, and the choice to be present in the middle of whatever this day is bringing.

In this episode, you’ll practice:
✨ Interrupting autopilot and reconnecting to what’s real
✨ Grounding your nervous system without numbing out
✨ Reclaiming presence as a daily act of self-respect

You know that feeling when you look up mid-scroll or mid-life and think: How did I get here...and....What am I even doing right now? Yeah. This one’s for that.

This 7-minute meditation doesn’t try to fix the spiral — it meets it. With breath, with space, and with the radical permission to not have it all figured out. You’ll get grounded in your body, explore the quiet echoes of “how did I get here?” and come back to a kind of presence that doesn’t require perfection — only honesty.

Inhale: Here I am.
Exhale: Still becoming.

Three reasons to press play:

1. Make peace with the uncertainty — You don’t need all the answers to return to yourself.

2. Come back from autopilot — Reconnect to what’s real right now, in your body, your mind, your life.

3. Notice the story you’re telling — Not to fix it, but to witness it, with curiosity and compassion.

Whether you're wide awake or barely hanging on, this meditation is a soft place to land. We’re not here to conquer the day just yet — we’re here to meet it. To notice what’s here, without needing to fix it. To remember that the day will come soon enough — but this moment is already here.

Your mind will wander. That’s not a failure; it’s the invitation. To begin again. And again. To return — to your body, to your breath, to now.

Try anchoring with the phrase:
Inhale: Here I am
Exhale: This is enough

You don’t need to name what you find. Just make room for it. Let it be. Everything belongs.

There is no perfect way to be present. There is just the next breath, and the grace of the next return.

Three reasons to press play:

1. Train your comeback muscle — Learn how to return without shame when your mind wanders (which it will).

2. Ground your anxious energy — Settle the chaos before the day even begins.

3. Shift from perfection to presence — Stop trying to “get it right” and start letting it just be.

Whether you’re lying down, sitting up, or still curled up in bed—there’s nothing more you need to do right now than listen. This short, grounding meditation is an invitation and a gentle commitment: to live today in a way that when you look back, there’s at least one moment you didn’t miss. Remember, no one has ever lived this exact version of today—not even you. Together, we’ll practice coming back home to ourselves, shifting attention from what we’re doing to how we’re being, welcoming difficult emotions as passing visitors, and noticing what’s truly here—from the subtle texture of the sky to the steady rhythm of our breath.

Three reasons to press play:

• Anchor yourself firmly in today’s unrepeatable moments

• Let difficult feelings visit without overstaying their welcome

• Shift from autopilot to gentle, judgment-free awareness

This isn’t toxic positivity. It’s a loving, low-key pep talk for when your inner critic gets loud and your energy runs low. In this guided meditation, we trade pressure for presence — and give your nervous system a reason to exhale.

Whether you’re doubting your worth or just need someone [you] in your corner, this one’s for the version of you that shows up anyway.

Benefits of this meditation:

• Replaces negative self-talk with grounded encouragement

• Boosts self-trust and resilience in tough moments

• Helps regulate your nervous system and reduce stress

In this episode of Unbalanced AF, we’re tapping into the kind of wisdom that doesn’t come from overthinking or Googling—it comes from that quiet, deeper part of you that knows exactly what to do, even when you’re too busy questioning everything. You know that voice? The one that’s always been there, but sometimes gets drowned out by the noise? Yeah, that one.

This meditation is all about tuning into your higher wisdom—because deep down, there’s always someone in there who knows what’s up. It’s not about logic or advice; it’s about reconnecting with that inner knowing that’s been waiting for you to just listen.

So, hit play, take a breath, and let’s see what happens when you step aside and let your higher self take the wheel. Spoiler: it’s going to feel so much better than trying to figure it all out on your own.

In this episode of Unbalanced AF, we’re setting sail to rediscover what’s been missing—your anchor. You know, that unshakable, steady point inside of you that somehow gets lost in the shuffle of life’s chaotic waves. It’s time to bring it back.

This Yoga Nidra session will take you on a grounding journey to reconnect with your true center. We’ll start by lying down and letting the earth hold you, reminding you that everything you need is already here. Then, we’ll set an intention (Sankalpa) to bring you back to your foundation, unshaken by whatever temporary storm is brewing around you.

No judgment, no rush—just you, your breath, and the practice of rediscovering that anchor you didn’t even know you misplaced. Because sometimes, the hardest part is remembering where you put it in the first place. Let’s find it together.

In this episode of Unbalanced AF, we’re diving into a meditation that’s all about letting go of the pressure to be perfect and embracing the messy, beautiful process of practice. Spoiler alert: it’s not about getting it right. It’s about showing up, being real, and trusting that the doing is where the magic happens.

Forget about striving for flawless moments—this meditation is here to help you find peace in the imperfections. Let go of the idea that you need to “nail it” and instead, lean into the journey with all its bumps, bruises, and breakthroughs—practice, not perfection, baby.

So take a breath, hit play, and give yourself permission to be—no perfect poses or pristine thoughts required. This one’s all about the messy middle, and we’re here for it.

In this episode of Unbalanced AF, Jenna and Kait are serving up the real talk on navigating the teen world—and spoiler alert: it’s messy, chaotic, and occasionally hilarious. And sometimes, it requires your fort-making skills using whatever props you’ve got lying around. They spill the tea on how they found their shared passion for connecting with teens and how it’s turned into something powerful at BPY.

They’ll give you the lowdown on BPY’s Teen Summer Retreat Program—designed to help teens (and honestly, who doesn’t need help?) tap into mindfulness, breathe, and find their way through the hormonal hurricane of growing up.

And if you’re wondering, “If mindfulness were a dance move, what would it be?”—trust, you’ll get the answer you never knew you needed.

Oh, and mark your calendars: we’re hosting a FREE Zoom session on May 4th for students and teachers—helping them power through exam season with mindfulness tricks that are way more effective than chugging coffee or pulling an all-nighter. (Seriously, leave the stress at the door. We’ve got this.)

Tune in for a conversation that’s as real and raw as the teen experience itself—served up with just the right amount of snark and a dose of practical wisdom.

Show links:

May 4th FREE Zoom Session for Students + Teachers | The Mindfulness Lab - Exam Edition: https://app.arketa.co/balancedplanetyogallc/checkout/kRk0flfRjjXTFCZnfNom

BPY Teen Retreat Info [Two Sessions, July + August 2025}: https://app.arketa.co/balancedplanetyogallc/checkout/E9D1kHddpOSelkUIf5YE

Ever stood on one leg in yoga and wondered why your body suddenly has the coordination of a toddler? Spoiler alert: it’s not just your abs slacking off. In this episode, Cheryl and Jenna dive deep into the real reasons behind your mat-top wobbles, from inner ear shenanigans and the subtle art of proprioception, to that last lonely nerve in your big toe desperately trying to keep up. But balance is more than physical—it's a spotlight on your ego and reactivity. How do you respond when things (inevitably) don’t go as planned? Fall out, breathe in, and step back up. It’s about resilience, humility, and remembering that falling doesn’t mean failing—on or off the mat. Sarcasm included, enlightenment optional.