Dominic Stanley

Sit,Walk,Work (SW^2)

Religion EN ↓ 121 episodes

I guide meditation and rest practices for people who are tired of trying to be calm—and want to learn how to stay present inside real life. sitwalkwork.substack.com

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Dominic Stanley

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Religion

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sitwalkwork.substack.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Expanding Through Stillness: A Meditation for Overwhelmed Minds 10.03.2025

🔥 When life feels overwhelming, expansion is the key. In this guided meditation episode, we explore how our breath, body sensations, and thoughts expand and contract—just like our experiences. By tuning into these patterns, we cultivate awareness, stillness, and the ability to shift our energy rather than being trapped by it. 🌿 What You’ll Experience in This Episode: ✔️ Breathwork to expand your...

Breathe Through the Chaos: A Meditation for Finding Inner Calm 06.03.2025

Welcome to Sit, Walk, Work , a podcast about paying attention. In today’s episode, I guide you through a seated meditation practice focused on expanding awareness—from the breath to the body, to emotions, and finally outward toward others. Together, we explore how witnessing our experience can lead to deeper connection, gratitude, and generosity. Throughout this meditation, I invite you to notice...

Drowning in To-Dos? This Meditation Will Bring You Back to Center 24.02.2025

Welcome to Sit, Walk, Work , a podcast about paying attention. In this episode, I guide you through a 30-minute meditation that you can practice anywhere. We start with the breath as an anchor, then expand our awareness through a body scan—from the feet to the crown of the head. Along the way, we explore sensations, thoughts, and emotions, inviting in compassion for our bodies and gratitude for th...

The Power of Pause: Cultivating Joy and Stillness Within 17.02.2025

What if, for just a few moments, you could put everything down—the to-do lists, the mental noise, the constant rush—and simply be? Today, I invite you into a practice of stillness, a chance to reconnect with yourself, your breath, and the quiet presence that’s always here, waiting. Let’s begin. In this episode of Sit, Walk, Work , we explore the power of presence through a deeply grounding guided...

Love Without Limits: Cultivating Joy Every Day 15.02.2025

In this talk of Sit, Walk, Work , I explore the true nature of love and joy beyond the commercialized version sold to us—especially on days like Valentine’s Day. I reflect on how consumer culture has shaped our expectations of happiness and why so many people feel lonely when they don’t see themselves reflected in the world around them. We dive into the fleeting nature of material joy, the power o...

Drowning in Everyday Noise: Sit, Breathe, Love, Finding Kindness in Your Meditation Practice 09.02.2025

Welcome to Sit, Walk, Work . I’m Dominic, and today’s episode is a guided meditation on loving-kindness. In a world that often feels overwhelming, this practice helps us reconnect with our innate desire for joy and compassion. We begin by softening into the body, focusing on the breath, and grounding ourselves before moving into the loving-kindness phrases. Whether you’re new to meditation or a lo...

We Are Drowning In Resistance: A Guided Meditation on Breath and Awareness 05.02.2025

In the current episode of Sit, Walk, Work , I guide you through a meditation centered on embracing resistance with kindness and curiosity. The world's climate is such that we encounter resistance at every turn. In this practice we explore the natural flow of the breath, the subtle pauses between inhales and exhales, and how shifting perspectives can transform our practice. Through the lens of a si...

Breath, Sound, and Thought: A Guided Meditation for Presence 26.01.2025

Welcome to today’s episode of the Sit Walk Work podcast! I’m your host, Dominic, and this episode takes you through a guided meditation focused on anchoring your awareness through breath, sound, and thought. Starting with intention-setting, I guide you to explore the stillness and flow within each sensory experience. Along the way, we delve into how mindfulness opens a deeper connection with your...

One Step to Equanimity: A Guided Meditation Practice 26.01.2025

Hi, everyone, and welcome back to Sit Walk Work ! I’m Dominic, and in today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the practice of mindfulness with a guided meditation. Together, we explore the flow between breath, body, and thought—breaking them down into meaningful categories like memory, imagination, and planning. This practice invites us to observe how thoughts shape our emotions, how the body resp...

Navigating Life’s Opposites: A Journey into Compassion and Expansion 22.01.2025

Welcome to today’s episode of the Sit, Walk, Work podcast! I’m Dominic, your guide in exploring the art of paying attention. In this episode, we dive into themes of expansion, self-compassion, and the middle way—embracing life’s opposites and finding balance amid external and internal challenges. I reflect on Pema Chödrön’s When Things Fall Apart and share insights about the eight worldly dharmas:...

New Year, New Intentions: A Guided Meditation for Spacious Awareness 19.01.2025

Hello friends! In this episode of the Sit, Walk, Work podcast, I guide you through a special meditation practice inspired by the new year. Together, we set intentions, explore the rhythm of our breath, and embrace the spaciousness of awareness. We reflect on the changing nature of our moments and discover stillness amidst the flow of thoughts, breath, and sensations. This practice encourages us to...

Finding Your Middle Way: A Guided Meditation Journey 14.01.2025

In this reflective episode of the Sit Walk Work podcast, host Dominic guides listeners through a meditation practice designed to welcome the new year with intention, self-kindness, and awareness. This session emphasizes the importance of starting small and embracing each moment as a chance to begin again. Explore a sequence of mindfulness techniques, from breath awareness to noticing body sensatio...

Craving, Letting Go, and the Space to Begin Again 06.01.2025

Welcome to Sit, Walk, Work, a podcast dedicated to cultivating mindfulness. In this guided meditation, we delve into the Third Noble Truth—the path to inner peace lies in releasing cravings and attachments. This episode invites listeners to become aware of the subtle patterns of wanting that lead to tension and explore the transformative power of letting go. Through mindful breathing and focused a...

What to Do When Goals Go Awry: Lessons in Self-Compassion and Resilience 05.01.2025

In this episode of Sit Walk Work , Dominic dives into “The Subtle Side of Goal Setting.” Instead of focusing on conventional tactics like SMART goals and accountability partners, I explore deeper, often overlooked elements of goal-setting success: self-compassion, letting go, maintaining a beginner’s mind, and the courage to begin again. Drawing from personal experience and insightful quotes, this...

Mindful Beginnings: Starting the Year with Reflection and Intention 02.01.2025

Welcome to the first episode of 2025 on Sit Walk Work ! In this episode, I reflect on the theme of endings and beginnings—both inevitable and transformative. Drawing inspiration from personal stories, the Yoga Sutras, and the Buddha’s Five Daily Remembrances, I explore the bittersweet nature of letting go and the magic that lies beyond. Together, we’ll delve into embracing change, practicing mindf...

Grasping All Things: Attention as Power Shaping Your Inner World 24.12.2024

In this episode of Sit Walk Work , we explore the art of open awareness meditation, shifting from broad attention to focused mindfulness. I guide you through steps to tune into your body, observe your breath, and create moments of inner peace amidst life’s flux. Together, we reflect on the power of attention, gratitude, and the impermanence of our experiences. Whether you’re a beginner or a season...

Suffering Exists In All Things: A Guided Meditation for Compassion and Focus 21.12.2024

Welcome to this episode of Sit, Walk, Work . I’m Dominic, and today, we explore a meditation practice designed to open space within, even amidst the shifting landscapes of our experiences. This session moves through attention: starting wide, narrowing to the breath, and opening again to meet our challenges and joys with compassion and tolerance. We touch on how awareness of the breath connects us...

Be Still and Know:A Meditation with Breath and Mantras 16.12.2024

Welcome to this episode of Sit Walk Work , your guide to mindfulness and meditation. I’m Dominic, your host, and in this guided meditation, we’ll explore proven techniques to reduce stress, enhance focus, and cultivate gratitude. Together, we’ll practice soft belly breathing , use mantras like ‘Be still and know that I am,’ and focus on anchoring our attention in the present moment. This episode i...

Learning to Be Kind to Yourself: The Art of Self-Tolerance 11.12.2024

In this talk, I delve into the practice of self-tolerance—what it means and why it’s essential for both personal growth and how we connect with others. The idea came to me during a visit to the Holocaust and Intolerance Museum, a sobering experience that made me reflect deeply on how easily we categorize others, losing sight of the shared humanity that binds us. But what about how we categorize an...

The Ease Within: A Breathwork Journey 28.11.2024

Welcome to Sit Walk Work . In today’s episode, we’re embracing the theme of finding ease in the midst of effort with a 30-minute guided breathwork meditation. This practice is designed to create a bridge between your busy, restless moments and the quiet clarity we all need to thrive. Together, we’ll explore the art of pausing, with mindful instructions to align your body, settle your hands, and tu...

Softening Into the Moment: A Guided Experience 24.11.2024

Welcome to Sit, Walk, Work , a podcast about paying attention. I’m Dominic, your host, and today’s episode guides you through a deeply restorative practice called soft belly breathing. This somatic meditation invites you to soften tension in your body, reconnect with your breath, and cultivate a tender, curious, and compassionate attitude. We’ll explore how this simple yet profound practice can he...

The Three Directions of Forgiveness 17.11.2024

Welcome to Sit, Walk, Work , a podcast about paying attention. In this episode, I guide you through the profound and often unspoken practice of forgiveness. Most of us aren't taught this; I certainly wasn’t. But holding onto old hurts, whether they involve others or ourselves, only binds us to the past. Today, we’ll explore how forgiveness is less about changing what happened and more about freein...

A Tapestry of Sensation Connecting with Your Bodys Wisdom 11.11.2024

Welcome to Sit Walk Work , a podcast about paying attention. I’m Dominic, your guide. In today’s episode, we journey through a deeply grounding and expansive meditation. Together, we explore a practice inspired by iRest Yoga Nidra, guiding you to connect with sensations, sounds, and the subtle rhythms of your breath and body. Today, we’ll slow down, move through the body, and feel the sensations t...

5-4-3-2-1: Sensing, Accepting, and Grounding in the Moment 08.11.2024

Welcome to this episode of Sit Walk Work . Today, I guide you through a grounding meditation, a practice you can do anywhere to help deepen your sense of presence and self-compassion. We’ll explore grounding through the senses, beginning with a simple exercise where I invite you to notice things you can feel, hear, and smell in your surroundings. We use the breath to root us in the body, moving fr...

Breath In / Breath Out: A Practice on the End of Things 05.11.2024

Welcome to Sit, Walk, Work , a podcast dedicated to the art of paying attention. I’m Dominic, and today, I’m guiding you through a meditation focused on ‘the end of things.’ This practice gently explores how we meet or resist endings, big and small, and the natural rhythm of life they reveal. We build awareness around these cycles and invite a compassionate attitude toward whatever arises, startin...

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