R&R with Ri: Guided Meditations for Anxiety, Stress and Sleep

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Feeling the pressure to match everyone else’s pace this new year? This week we’ll be using visualization techniques and body awareness to ground us in our own experiences—because the only race that matters is the one we’re running with ourselves. Perfect for: ∙Starting the year without comparison or pressure ∙Releasing “hustle culture” stress and u...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Connect deeply with your body and find instant calm through this guided heartbeat meditation that uses your natural heart rhythm as an anchor for presence and relaxation. Perfect for managing anxiety, racing thoughts, or disconnection from your body. In this 10-minute meditation, you’ll tune into the rhythm of your heartbeat to cultivate body aware...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  As 2025 draws to a close, many of us are looking forward to what 2026 will bring. We all look forward to a new year, but we often to forget to reflect on the last. Reflection is essential for releasing what no longer serves you, acknowledging your growth, and creating space for what comes next. For the next 20 minutes, we’ll gently review our year...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. The holidays are already upon us once again. This week, we will gently reconnect with a cherished childhood Christmas memory to anchor ourselves in feelings of warmth, safety, and joy. This practice combines visualization techniques with mindful breathing to help us stay present and grounded during the holidays. This meditation is especially helpfu...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we relax and unwind by making our way to a cozy bakery where we will build our very own gingerbread house. Creative building can an effective (and fun!) exercise for fostering stress relief and mental calm- something we could all use a little more of at the holidays.  As you visualize creating your house step-by-step, let your mind natura...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. It’s Christmas time yet again. Feeling overwhelmed by holiday chaos? This week’s guided meditation helps you reconnect with what truly matters - being fully present with the people you love, not the presents you give.  Perfect for: •Deep evening relaxation after holiday gatherings •Sunday afternoon reset during the busy season •Processing family dy...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Presence is powerful.  It allows us to experience the fullness of life as it happens. It can reduce stress and anxiety and curb overthinking. It connects us to the world around us. This week we will focus on cultivating a mentality of “right here, right now.”  Use this meditation when you catch yourself overthinking, as a morning practice to set a...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we will meditate to cultivate deep gratitude and thankfulness through visualization. This meditation uses guided reflection and imagery to help you connect with appreciation for the people, experiences, and blessings in your life. Benefits of This Gratitude Practice: Cultivate deeper thankfulness and appreciation Reduce stress through pos...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we’ll be focusing on releasing  the stress of the day to drift into a peaceful sleep. Using focused breathing techniques and calming ambient music, we’ll let go of daily tension and transition into deep, restorative rest. Use this sleep meditation as the final step in your nighttime routine. Let the combination of your breath and the musi...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Start your day centered and energized with this 10-minute morning grounding meditation set to ambient music.  We will prepare for the day ahead by anchoring ourselves in calm, focused energy before life’s demands begin. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, this morning grounding visualization offers a practical, accessi...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Be gentle with yourself.  This guided self-compassion meditation offers a safe space to find kindness, acceptance, and healing during life’s challenging moments. When times are hard, we often become our own harshest critics. This 15-minute practice will help you soften that inner voice and embrace yourself with the same compassion you’d offer a dea...

Send us Fan Mail *Headphones highly recommended for the best listening experience* Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week you’ll find yourself wandering through a mystical autumn forest on Halloween night, where shadows dance and moonlight filters through the trees. Along the way, you’ll discover a warm, glowing lantern waiting to bring you comfort, safety, and inner calm. But how did it get h...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. For this week’s visualization, we will wrap ourselves in the cozy embrace of autumn. Let the warmth of fall ambience ground you in the present moment and melt away the stress of your day. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, looking for a quick seasonal relaxation break, or simply want to embrace the beauty of fall, this meditation will leav...

Send us Fan Mail *Meditation begins at 7:50* *Includes special announcement introducing our new "Listener Feedback" segment! Our first installment features a very special friend of the show (send us your feedback if you’d like to be featured in a future episode!)* Hello Friends, and welcome back. Find calm in the simple act of carving a pumpkin. This guided grounding meditation uses the...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  This week we’ll be doing a calming autumn visualization meditation designed to help you embrace change and step into a new season of your life with grace and intention (to the sounds of fall ambience). As the leaves transform and fall gently reminds us that change is natural and beautiful, this guided meditation will help you release what no longe...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  Music: "Cold" by Borrtex Support the show Buy Us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rrwithri1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrwithri/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090364985729 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/RRwithRi Podcast Home: https://rrwithri.buzzsprout.com

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we celebrate abundance in life through the powerful metaphor of a fall harvest. In this visualization, you’ll honor your achievements—both big and small—by imagining them as beautiful autumn vegetables that you lovingly place into a harvest basket. Take a moment to acknowledge how far you’ve come this year, and take joy in your accomplish...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we will be practicing a peaceful visualization meditation that examines the sacred balance between light and darkness during the autumn equinox. Neither light nor darkness can exist without the other, and each has an important part to play in our lives. Sit back, relax, and let’s mindfully explore the changing of seasons. Music: "Hea...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we’ll be embracing the first warm rays of the sun. Just sit back, relax, and let the sensations of the soft morning light fill your skin and lift your mood for the week ahead.  Thank you so much for joining me. Have a peace-filled week and I’ll see you next Monday for a new meditation. <3 Support the show Buy Us a Coffee: https://www.b...

Send us Fan Mail *For the best listening experience, headphones are highly recommended.  Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we escape to the tranquil streets of Osaka in this immersive guided visualization meditation. Let the gentle sound of Japanese rain wash away your stress as we journey through town on a lazy, wet day. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds.  Thank you so muc...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  This week we embark on a peaceful guided visualization meditation where you'll discover the healing power of flowing water. In this calming 23-minute session, you'll learn to release stress, anxiety, and tension by visualizing a gentle river carrying away your worries. This stress relief meditation combines mindfulness techniques with na...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. Today, we spend some time simply being still and listening to drizzling August rain. Let the soothing sounds of rainfall wash away stress and tension as you’re gently guided through a peaceful journey of mindfulness. Perfect for sleep preparation, anxiety relief, or daily relaxation practice. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike....

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. This week we will experience the healing power of barefoot grounding through this guided visualization meditation. Connect with the Earth’s natural energy as you imagine taking a walk while barefoot. This meditation helps reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and restore your connection to nature’s calming rhythm. Perfect for anxiety relief, better...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back. For this week’s visualization meditation we embrace the tranquility of a rainy August day. Sit back and let the gentle sounds of summer rain wash away any stress as you sit in your cozy room by an open window. Perfect for relaxation, sleep preparation, or mindful moments during your day. This 15-minute meditation combines the soothing ambiance of A...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Friends, and welcome back.  Summer is the perfect time to be out in nature, enjoying all the sights, sounds and smells of the season. This week, we'll be taking in all that the summer season has to offer with a private picnic. There are no schedules and no obligations. Your only job is to sit back, relax, and enjoy the simple tranquil pleasures of nature.  Thank you so...