Back to the Basics, Baby

✨ Episode Summary: Welcome to Season 2! In this warm and witty kickoff, your favorite stress therapist brings us back to what matters: stillness, consciousness, and the radical magic of not saying “I’m tired.” Through heartfelt stories (including a rainy river trip that turned into a core memory), this episode reminds us why meditation matters and how we can reclaim our peace—one breath at a time. It all leads to a gentle guided breath meditation to help you get grounded, get quiet, and just be. Whether you're new or returning, this episode is your loving nudge to start again—with humor, honesty, and heart. 🧘‍♀️ 3 Key Learning Points:

• Tired is a choice—stop saying it! You create your reality with your words. Saying “I’m tired” only fuels the fatigue.
• Complaining makes things worse. Every. Single. Time. Even in miserable moments, keeping humor and presence can transform the experience.
• Meditation is not about nothing. It’s training your mind to focus on one thing—your breath, a mantra, or stillness—and taking custody of your consciousness.

💫 Mentions & Shout-Outs:

• 🛶 Rainy canoe trip with Andre – a core memory filled with laughter and no complaints.
• 📿 "You create your reality" – inspired by Parmahansa Yogananda.
• 🧠 Quote nod to Michael A. Singer – on the mind being separate from the self.
• 📵 The Brick – a real gadget the host uses to remove distractions from her phone.
• 💬 Classic quote reimagined: "All of man’s problems stem from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone for 15 minutes."
• 🧘‍♂️ Guided Meditation Included – a back-to-basics breath-focused meditation with gentle grounding.
• 📩 Special Love for Owen Flake – for producing the show with care and clarity!