In this section of THE DAILY MEDITATION we share the latest breakthroughs in psychology and how to apply them to your own life.
Modern life demands that we be adaptabile. Whether you’re juggling deadlines, navigating relationships, or handling stress, your ability to shift gears mentally determines how balanced you feel. Mindfulness can help. It has for me and for millions of others, and breaking research backs this up. But interestingly the researchers suggest using a combination of different…
The study shows that men mostly benefit from meditation but with some challenges.
As a meditation teacher who’s passionate about helping others, I need to tell you about the link between meditation and dissociation. Why? Because I’ve seen so many people suffer from this problem, myself included. I’ve been meditating for more than twenty years. And for a long time I felt like a ghost, like I didn’t…
Research from Cambridge University shows that stimulating the vagus nerve makes meditation easier and more effective. Best of all, you can do it for free. As a private meditation teacher I know from firsthand experience that meditation isn’t always as easy as some people make out. There are some real challenges in the practice, such…
As a trauma informed meditation teacher I’ve been able to help people with some of the most difficult challenges in life. Things like BPD and PTSD. And for that I am very grateful. But here’s the thing. I know that there are many people who need help but can’t afford a private meditation teacher. And…
I’ve been meditating for 25 years. I came to meditation as an actor battling stage anxiety, searching for something that actually worked. Meditation gave me that calm, but it wasn’t until I began exploring Buddhist philosophy that my practice deepened and my life shifted in ways I hadn’t expected. If you meditate—even if you’re not…
Self-doubt in meditation is sneaky. It doesn’t scream. It whispers. It shows up the moment you close your eyes and try to find peace. And if you don’t know how to handle it, it’ll make you think you were never meant to meditate at all. I know because I’ve been there. I used to be…
I know what it’s like to sit down to meditate, hoping for calm, only to have your body erupt in restless waves that refuse to settle. Meditation can cause restlessness. Restlessness can make it nearly impossible to meditate. And yet, meditation is also one of the best tools to ease restlessness. It’s a strange, painful…
If you want to use meditation for trauma release, you’ll need to take a different approach than you would with everyday mindfulness. Most people come to meditation hoping to relax—but trauma doesn’t always allow us to relax right away. Instead, we must begin by learning how to create safety within ourselves, to sit with our…
Buddhism isn’t only for monks or devout practitioners—it offers practical tools for anyone seeking clarity, compassion, and mental balance. While rooted in spiritual tradition, its core teachings—like mindfulness, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path—can benefit people of any background, even those who don’t identify as Buddhist Why Buddhism Appeals to Non-Buddhists Just as…
In this guide you’ll learn how to meditate safely with trauma, the best techniques to use, and what to avoid… Meditation is widely seen as one of the most powerful tools for healing trauma and soothing emotions. It helps calm the mind, build awareness, and bring us into the present. But in my experience —…
An existential crisis feels like a heavy weight on your chest, making you constantly ask questions that disrupt your sense of self and purpose. If you’ve been lying awake at night asking, “What’s the point of it all?” then this article is for you. Existential anxiety is common during times of political unrest, climate fear,…
When emotional numbness takes over, it’s like you’re trapped behind a glass wall—watching life happen, but not really feeling it. Whether it’s from trauma, anxiety, or just the weight of everyday stress, this numbness creeps in when life becomes too much. It’s a defense mechanism, but it also disconnects us from everything that matters: our…
Do you go through times when you procrastinate, avoid opportunities, and doubt your abilities? If so, you might be self sabotaging. Meditation can help. Self-sabotage is when we unconsciously undermine our own efforts, often due to fear, limiting beliefs, or past trauma. It’s a deeply ingrained behavior that often seems to arise just when we’re…
In this article: discover the transformative power of meditation and self awareness. Imagine perfectly understanding your thoughts, actions, and behaviors—always knowing why you do what you do and feeling in control. I know. It sounds a bit idealistic to me too. But that’s the gift of heightened self-awareness. It’s the ability to see yourself clearly—your…
Thoughts shape our reality. Every decision we make, from what we eat for breakfast to how we pursue our biggest life goals, starts with a thought. But what happens when our thoughts hold us back? Why do we sometimes think about being productive but end up doing nothing? More importantly, how can we change these…
As an empath with anxiety, I often feel consumed by the emotional storms of those around me. It’s not just that I understand what someone else is going through—it’s like I physically absorb their sadness, frustration, or joy, as if those feelings were my own. This emotional intensity can leave me feeling exhausted, frazzled, and…
Did you know that some meditators unintentionally use meditation to suppress difficult emotions instead of processing them? While meditation is an excellent tool for stress relief, it can sometimes lead to emotional detachment, avoidance of responsibilities, and even dissociation. If you’ve been feeling emotionally distant or unmotivated after meditating, you might be experiencing the unintended…
Meditation and depersonalization can feel like a dangerous mix—especially if you’ve ever sat down to “relax,” only to float out of your body or feel like nothing around you is real. I know that feeling personally. It’s scary. Disorienting. Like your mind has slipped out of reach. As a meditation teacher, I’ve had students come…
Meditation therapy is an emerging field with the potential to transform mental and emotional well-being. While I never initially thought of my sessions as “meditation therapy,” a client once described them as “as much therapy as meditation.” That’s when I realized: meditation therapy is about more than just teaching meditation—it’s about deep, personal healing. What…
