Daily Meditation Podcast

Good morning! Let's fill your cup back up today.
Today is Day 5 of our 7-Day Cortisol Reset, and we are focusing on Nurture. We're moving into the Solar Plexus to melt away the physical tension we carry in our gut when life gets too heavy.
In This Episode:
The City of Jewels: Understanding the power and the vulnerability of your third chakra.

The Gut-Brain Connection: Why cortisol "hits" our stomach first and how to soothe the nerves there.

The Golden Bath: A guided somatic practice to nurture your "doing" center back to health.

A Little Message for Your Heart:
My dear friend, I see how hard you've been working. I see the way you carry the 'to-do' lists, the expectations, and the dreams of so many people in that space right behind your naval. You have been so strong for so long.
But today, I want to remind you that you don't have to 'earn' your right to be nurtured. You are not a machine that only deserves fuel when it's running. You are a living, breathing soul who deserves to feel warm, full, and cared for just because you exist. Let the golden light do the work today. Let yourself be the one who is held. You've nurtured the world—now, let the world nurture you. You are enough, even when you are doing absolutely nothing.
This is day 5 of a 7-day meditation series, "The 7-Day Cortisol Reset," episodes 3500-3506.
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE -  THE 20-MINUTE TECH-GAP
The Weekly Challenge: Wait exactly 20 minutes after waking up before you touch any digital device. Use that time to breathe, drink your tea, and stay in your "Sovereign Zone."
THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY
Day 1: VISUALIZATION:
CORTISOL RELEASE
Visualize roots draining gray "stress energy" into the earth.
Day 2: AFFIRMATION: 
"I am safe in this moment."
Day 3: THE BOX BREATH
Inhale 4, Hold 4, Exhale 4, Hold 4. (The Navy SEAL standard for lowering cortisol).
Day 4: APANA MUDRA
Thumb touches middle and ring fingers. Known as the "Digestion Mudra," it helps the body "process" and eliminate stress.
Day 5: THIRD (SOLAR PLEXUS - MANIPURA) CHAKRA 
 Focusing on the "gut feeling" area where we store stress-tension.
Day 6: CORTISOL DETOX FLOW MEDITATION:
Combining the week's techniques
Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:
Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.
SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS
Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at [email protected] or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST
SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.
SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.
I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at [email protected] and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast!
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].
FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:
sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/
sip and om Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/
SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP
Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.
2-Week's Free Access on iOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected] go of repetitive negative thoughts.
Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Good morning! Let's build a sanctuary for your soul.
Today is Day 4 of our 7-Day Cortisol Reset, and we are shifting our focus to Protection. We're learning how to "seal" our energy so we stop feeling drained by the world around us.
In This Episode:
The Antennas of the Soul: How hand mudras act as a "secret key" to your nervous system.

The Apana Secret: Why this specific gesture is the ultimate tool for "digesting" stress.

The Golden Circle: A guided visualization to build an invisible shield around your peace.

A Little Message for Your Heart
My dear friend, I want you to know that it is not selfish to close your door. It is not 'unkind' to have a boundary. For so long, you have been the one who is open to everyone—the one who listens, the one who fixes, the one who carries. But even the most beautiful garden needs a fence to keep the delicate blooms safe.
Today, as you hold your mudra, I want you to feel the relief of not having to be 'on' for anyone else. You are allowed to have a private world. You are allowed to keep your energy for yourself. You are a treasure, and you deserve to be protected. Let the world wait outside the gate today. You are safe in here.
This is day 4 of a 7-day meditation series, "The 7-Day Cortisol Reset," episodes 3500-3506.
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE -  THE 20-MINUTE TECH-GAP
The Weekly Challenge: Wait exactly 20 minutes after waking up before you touch any digital device. Use that time to breathe, drink your tea, and stay in your "Sovereign Zone."
THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY
Day 1: VISUALIZATION:
CORTISOL RELEASE
Visualize roots draining gray "stress energy" into the earth.
Day 2: AFFIRMATION: 
"I am safe in this moment."
Day 3: THE BOX BREATH
Inhale 4, Hold 4, Exhale 4, Hold 4. (The Navy SEAL standard for lowering cortisol).
Day 4: APANA MUDRA
Thumb touches middle and ring fingers. Known as the "Digestion Mudra," it helps the body "process" and eliminate stress.
Day 5: THIRD (SOLAR PLEXUS - MANIPURA) CHAKRA 
 Focusing on the "gut feeling" area where we store stress-tension.
Day 6: CORTISOL DETOX FLOW MEDITATION:
Combining the week's techniques
Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:
Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.
SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS
Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at [email protected] or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST
SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.
SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.
I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at [email protected] and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast!
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].
FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:
sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/
sip and om Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/
SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP
Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.
2-Week's Free Access on iOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected] go of repetitive negative thoughts.
Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Good morning! Let's find our center together.
Today is Day 3 of our 7-Day Cortisol Reset, and we are using the "Navy SEAL" standard for nervous system regulation: The Box Breath. We're moving from the 'airy' feeling of stress into the solid foundation of the earth.
In This Episode:
The Stability of the Square: Why a 4-count breath is the fastest way to lower cortisol.

Ancient Grounding Rituals: How the four directions and sacred geometry can help us feel unshakable.

The 4-4-4-4 Practice: A guided session to anchor your energy and clear the 'mental fog.'

A Message for Your Heart:
My dear friend, if you feel like you've been carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders lately, please hear this: You do not have to be the one who holds it all together today. It is okay to be 'heavy.' It is okay to be still.
So often, we mistake our 'busy-ness' for our worth, but your soul knows better. Your soul knows that you are most powerful when you are most centered. Today, as you practice your breath, I want you to imagine you are laying down all those heavy bags you've been carrying at the edge of the woods. The earth is big enough to hold them for you. You are allowed to just be the person sitting in the chair, breathing in the quiet. You are enough, exactly as you are, right here in the center of your square.
This is day 3 of a 7-day meditation series, "The 7-Day Cortisol Reset," episodes 3500-3506.
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE -  THE 20-MINUTE TECH-GAP
The Weekly Challenge: Wait exactly 20 minutes after waking up before you touch any digital device. Use that time to breathe, drink your tea, and stay in your "Sovereign Zone."
THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY
Day 1: VISUALIZATION:
CORTISOL RELEASE
Visualize roots draining gray "stress energy" into the earth.
Day 2: AFFIRMATION: 
"I am safe in this moment."
Day 3: THE BOX BREATH
Inhale 4, Hold 4, Exhale 4, Hold 4. (The Navy SEAL standard for lowering cortisol).
Day 4: APANA MUDRA
Thumb touches middle and ring fingers. Known as the "Digestion Mudra," it helps the body "process" and eliminate stress.
Day 5: THIRD (SOLAR PLEXUS - MANIPURA) CHAKRA 
 Focusing on the "gut feeling" area where we store stress-tension.
Day 6: CORTISOL DETOX FLOW MEDITATION:
Combining the week's techniques
Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:
Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.
SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS
Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at [email protected] or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST
SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.
SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.
I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at [email protected] and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast!
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].
FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:
sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/
sip and om Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/
SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP
Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.
2-Week's Free Access on iOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected] go of repetitive negative thoughts.
Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Good morning! It's time to let your guard down.
Today is Day 2 of our 7-Day Cortisol Reset, and we are exploring the deep, restorative power of safety. We're learning how to quiet the "emergency" brain and give our bodies permission to truly rest.
In This Episode:
The 'Threat' of Stillness: Why it feels hard to relax and how to overcome the "wired" feeling.

The Rest Nest Meditation: A 5-minute heart-centered practice using our daily affirmation.

The Power of Words: How ancient healing and modern neuroscience agree on the "medicine" of the spoken word.

A Message for Your Heart
I hope you've got your tea settled. Today, we're going a little deeper into our reset. Yesterday we found our roots, and today, we're going to give ourselves permission to actually lean back into them.
Have you ever noticed that even when you're finally sitting down, your mind is still running a marathon? That's because when our cortisol is high, our brain thinks "stillness" is dangerous. It thinks if we stop moving, something will catch up to us. Today, we're going to whisper a secret to our nervous system. We're going to use a simple affirmation to create a "rest nest" right where we are. We're teaching our bodies that it is okay to let the guard down.
This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "The 7-Day Cortisol Reset," episodes 3500-3506.
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE -  THE 20-MINUTE TECH-GAP
The Weekly Challenge: Wait exactly 20 minutes after waking up before you touch any digital device. Use that time to breathe, drink your tea, and stay in your "Sovereign Zone."
THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY
Day 1: VISUALIZATION:
CORTISOL RELEASE
Visualize roots draining gray "stress energy" into the earth.
Day 2: AFFIRMATION: 
"I am safe in this moment."
Day 3: THE BOX BREATH
Inhale 4, Hold 4, Exhale 4, Hold 4. (The Navy SEAL standard for lowering cortisol).
Day 4: APANA MUDRA
Thumb touches middle and ring fingers. Known as the "Digestion Mudra," it helps the body "process" and eliminate stress.
Day 5: THIRD (SOLAR PLEXUS - MANIPURA) CHAKRA 
 Focusing on the "gut feeling" area where we store stress-tension.
Day 6: CORTISOL DETOX FLOW MEDITATION:
Combining the week's techniques
Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:
Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.
SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS
Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at [email protected] or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST
SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.
SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.
I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at [email protected] and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast!
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].
FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:
sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/
sip and om Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/
SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP
Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.
2-Week's Free Access on iOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected] go of repetitive negative thoughts.
Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Good morning! Let's hit the 'Reset' button together.
Did you know your stress hormones naturally peak right as you wake up? Today, we're launching our 7-Day Cortisol Reset by learning how to ground that morning surge before it takes over your day.
In This Episode:
The Bio-Break Meditation: A 5-minute grounding visualization to anchor your energy in the "now."

The Secret of Otium: How ancient Roman wisdom can help you manage your modern "to-do" list with a sense of calm authority.

A message for Your Heart:
I'm sitting here with my tea, looking out at the light, and I'm thinking about you. If you woke up today feeling that "buzz" in your chest—that little hum of anxiety before you've even had a sip of water—I want you to know it's okay. You aren't doing anything wrong. That's just your body trying to be your protector.
This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "The 7-Day Cortisol Reset," episodes 3500-3506.
THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE -  THE 20-MINUTE TECH-GAP
The Weekly Challenge: Wait exactly 20 minutes after waking up before you touch any digital device. Use that time to breathe, drink your tea, and stay in your "Sovereign Zone."
THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY
Day 1: VISUALIZATION:
CORTISOL RELEASE
Visualize roots draining gray "stress energy" into the earth.
Day 2: AFFIRMATION: 
"I am safe in this moment."
Day 3: THE BOX BREATH
Inhale 4, Hold 4, Exhale 4, Hold 4. (The Navy SEAL standard for lowering cortisol).
Day 4: APANA MUDRA
Thumb touches middle and ring fingers. Known as the "Digestion Mudra," it helps the body "process" and eliminate stress.
Day 5: THIRD (SOLAR PLEXUS - MANIPURA) CHAKRA 
 Focusing on the "gut feeling" area where we store stress-tension.
Day 6: CORTISOL DETOX FLOW MEDITATION:
Combining the week's techniques
Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION:
Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows.
SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS
Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at [email protected] or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual!
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST
SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual.
SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support.
I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at [email protected] and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast!
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected].
FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST
Each day's meditation techniques are shared at:
sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/
sip and om Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/
SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP
Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme.
2-Week's Free Access on iOS
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone
All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to [email protected] go of repetitive negative thoughts.
Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.