Dan Croft

First Light — A Daily Morning Reflection.

Health EN ↓ 61 episodes

A short daily morning ritual to help you begin the day calm, grounded and present. First Light is a daily dawn reflection — a simple morning reflection and moment of mindfulness at the start of each day. Recorded at sunrise, each episode blends nature, thought and intention to support a more conscious and mindful morning. A gentle daily practice for anyone looking to build morning mindfulness, create a calm start, or develop mindful morning habits and a more intentional morning routine.

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Dan Croft

Episodes

Day 58 — The In Between | First Light 27.02.2026 5:50

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. On Day 58, I discuss this odd patch between seasons, not quite winter still and not yet spring. New episode every morning. 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B... 📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment...

Day 57 — Hedgerow food | First Light 26.02.2026 8:18

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. On Day 57, I discuss ground greens and hedgerow food. New episode every morning. 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B... 📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 56 — Chasing Dawns | First Light 25.02.2026 9:48

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. On Day 56, I discuss chasing Dawns. New episode every morning. 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B... 📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 55 — Water life | First Light 24.02.2026 6:41

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. On Day 55, we talk about Frogs returning and Frog Spawn. New episode every morning. 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B... 📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 54 — The Early Movers | First Light 23.02.2026 6:58

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. On day 54, I speak about the early movers, Butterflies, Moths and our Bee friends. New episode every morning. 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B... 📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn....

Day 53 — Dunes Behind Me | First Light 22.02.2026 6:47

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. Day 53 reflects on the differences between the dunes and being at home. New episode every morning. 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... 🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B... 📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded ev...

Day 52 - Badgers on the Dunes | First Light 21.02.2026 7:47

A short daily reflection, today from a national park sand dune in the Netherlands. Day 52 a Badger stops by.. New episode every morning.

Day 51 - Dawn from a sand Dune | First Light 20.02.2026 10:06

A short daily reflection, today from a national park sand dune in the Netherlands. Day 51 takes in this amazing landscape. New episode every morning.

Day 50 — What Fifty Dawns Has Taught Me | First Light 19.02.2026 4:22

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. Day 50 reflects on the first 50 dawns of the year. New episode every morning.

Day 49 — The Season of Simplicity | First Light 18.02.2026 6:02

A short daily dawn reflection from Whitstable. Day 49 explores the season of Lent and the practice of simplicity. New episode every morning.

Day 48 — The year of the fire horse | First Light 17.02.2026 5:14

Day 48 — The year of the fire horse | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 47 — Moss Season in February | First Light 16.02.2026 4:41

Day 47 — Moss Season in February | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 46 — Have You Seen the Wind by Christina Rossetti | First Light 15.02.2026 4:31

Day 46 — Have You Seen the Wind by Christina Rossetti | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 45 — Quiet Love | First Light 14.02.2026 5:08

Day 45 — Quiet Love | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 44 — The First Flights | First Light 13.02.2026 6:41

Day 44 — The First Flights | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 43 — Before the Lunar New Year | First Light 12.02.2026 9:15

Day 43 — Before the Lunar New Year | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 42 - The Year Without a Summer | First Light 11.02.2026 6:19

Day 42 - The Year Without a Summer | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 41 - Why Dawn Feels So Cold | First Light 10.02.2026 6:46

Day 41 - Why Dawn Feels So Cold | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 40 - The Science of Birdsong | First Light 09.02.2026 5:57

Day 40 - The Science of Birdsong | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 39 - It’s Geometry, Not Spring | First Light 08.02.2026 6:27

Day 39 - It’s Geometry, Not Spring | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 38 - Watching the Winter Star | First Light 07.02.2026 6:26

Watching the Winter Star | First Light — Day 38 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 37 - The Shortest, Longest Month | First Light 06.02.2026 5:32

The Shortest, Longest Month | First Light — Day 37 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 36 - Setting Up the Bird Cam | First Light 05.02.2026 4:59

Setting Up the Bird Cam | First Light — Day 36 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 35 – Small Bursts of Colour | First Light 04.02.2026 7:15

Day 35 – Small Bursts of Colour | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.

Day 34 – Reading the Sky | First Light 03.02.2026 6:28

Day 34 – Reading the Sky | First Light 🎧 Listen to First Light on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast.. .🎧 Listen to First Light on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6tZHB3B.. .📸 Follow First Light on Instagram: / firstlightpod 🌅 One moment at dawn. Recorded every day.