The Meditation Matters Podcast

After being bitten by a dog unprovoked, I experienced acute stress disorder played out as anxiety and flashbacks that sparked feelings of dread, sent my temperature on a roller coster ride and left my mind racing. But after being reminded that I can control my experience, I remembered to ground, deepen my breath, and change my inner narrative. So, join in on another live emotional processing sessi...

A dog recently bit a gapping hole in my face and it traumatized me. In navigating the aftermath within the last few days of it happening, I've been experiencing a lot of anger and frustration. So, in today's episode, I'll be processing the emotions of anger and sadness & their corresponding organs (the heart and lungs) through gentle and intuitive somatic exercises in which you can...

We've all done it even if we didn't realize it at first; that hindsight being clearer vision AFTER we've done something that leads to more self-pain, self-neglect, or self-suffering. Could you have known before you made that decision or did that thing not to do it? The short answer: Yes, that's where building and trusting your intuition comes in. The long answer: it can be complica...

I used to be a die-hard control freak, always craving predictability. Life had to follow my plan or chaos ensued. But what happens when reality throws you a curveball? Can you embrace the uncertainty, or does it all fall apart when your plans crumble? Join me in an exploration of the unknown, where we challenge the status quo and make room for fresh perspectives. Let's dive deep into disruptin...

What if we realized that we truly are infinite? That our realities don't have to stay the same, that molding our present and future is truly at the whim of our decisions? I probe this idea (that I believe more to be reality than not) of infinite human potential. The endless feelings, choices, desires, thoughts, etc. that any one of us can experience are limitless. So, let's discover more t...

Join us today as we feature Jeremy, the who went from Starship Tech to Imagination Innovator and founder of The Passion Company . Listen as we explore the realm of personal development and self-mastery through the boundlessness of imagination and heart-centered passion. Let’s dive in and explore wellness practice of passion as we continue to learn how to live well on purpose.

Featured is Lilly Allen-Duenas, a yogi and international yoga instructor who has created the Wild Yoga Tribe, an international platform connecting and featuring yogis from all over the world in one place. Listen as we discuss various wellness tools from yoga & beyond that not only help to calm the body and clear the mind but also create space to hear our inner voice, to recognize and embrace a new...

Join us today as we feature Mouna Saquaque , a writer and poet, who has dedicated her work to exploring the tough inner questions of “who am I, why am I here, what is my purpose” and more—many of the questions that you may have asked yourself. We’ll learn how the very answers to these questions transformed Mouna’s life from the inside out and how your own exploration of them can do the same. Find...

Join us today as we explore the powerful practice of radical self-acceptance. I take you through what it means, how to use it in your daily life, and how it can transform the way you manage yourself — meaning your emotions, thoughts, memories and experiences — from a more self-compassionate point of view. I also guide you through activities so you can get a glimpse of how to use this practice star...

After a year break filled with reflection and expansion, we return with an episode all about awareness: what it means, how it shows up in our lives, how we can use it in our wellness practices along with some activities and practices to cultivate wellbeing and learn to live well on purpose.  To access the free activity worksheets mentioned in this episode, click here to download them. 

In light of our collective fight for justice, liberation, peace, and unity, I invite us all to take a moment to rest and restore with a 16-minute body scan meditation. This meditation is intended to help bring awareness to the body, relax it, and release any pent up stress, tension, and energy in the body.. Simply follow along to the sound of my voice. Send to others you know will benefit. Nameste...

Do you have a fear of abandonment, rejection, intimacy, neglect, or something else?  I did, and after a sequence of unexpected events, I was made aware of just what those fears were, where they stemmed from, and how they were running my life. Not all fear is bad — you have to survive somehow, right. But, once they become the foundation for your belief systems, decisions, actions, identity, an...

A practice that is near and dear to my heart, Qigong is a powerful energy healing practice to learn and practice in 2022 and beyond. If you've never heard of it, now's your time to learn and integrate this form of energy medicine into your daily life. If you've practiced it before but are curious to jump back in, now's your time! White Tiger Qigong is a great place to commence your qigong journey....

What does it mean to be present, let alone practice it? In this episode, we discuss what it is, the vast benefits it has for you, and how it can connect you to the natural world. Now more than ever we need a better relationship with ourselves and nature as means to be resilient to its changes. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more.  Links to programs and books mentioned in this episode...

This month's episode features Tom Paladino, the founder of scalarlight.com. Tom shares with us in detail what scalar light is (a.k.a Qi, Prana), how he uses it to heal others with just a photograph, and how anybody—yes, you—can tap into this universal healing energy yourself. Walking in the footsteps of Nikola Tesla, Tom has dedicated his career to being a scalar light engineer, one who studies an...

Who are you? What is your identity? And what do you do to maintain that identity if anything at all? These questions and more are explored and, well, deconstructed in today's episode. I also cover a self-inquiry practice that can be used to do your own deconstruction exercise at home. A few extra items mentioned in this episode to highlight: access to the EcoWell Co. membership community is curren...

2020 has been nothing short of a movie in real life. From apocalyptic vibes to tinkering on the brink of revolution, there's a lot to unpack from all that has happened so far. We've all been affected differently and deserve to give ourselves the space to take a deep breath. 2020 isn't over yet and it only seems like the beginning, but, in all the chaos happening in and around us, now is the time f...

Hi all! I'm back with an inspirational reflection on ways to address fear, doubt, and anxiety that may be surrounding any new beginning or opportunity you might be facing. Like I have experienced before, at times when something new comes about (no matter the opportunity), sometimes fully embracing it and taking a leap into that exhilarating yet unknown space can be overwhelming and cause doubt. It...

Today's episode breaks down the role food plays in our personal and spiritual journeys and why it matters to consume consciously. Brittney Hunter, personal trainer and nutritionist, is featured to help us further understand some of the science and mental hacking behind conscious eating. Be sure to tune in and if you'd like to contact Brittney personally, find her on Instagram @_bwellness and her w...

In the spirit of a year-end reflection, it only felt right to share some thoughts about letting go of self-shame. Join our podcast host, Nayo, as she explores why releasing self-shame, self-blame, and self-pity matter as we prepare for a new year and new decade. 

Today's episode is an interview with Joe Avallone, a self-taught Astrologer whose life mission is to help people like you and me follow our path of least resistance. What destiny and a path of least resistance truly mean? And what does astrology have to do with it? Well, be sure to tune into this week's episode for the answers. If you'd like to have a chart completed by Joe or if you'd just like t...

Welcome to a new 100% opinion based segment of the Meditation Matters Podcast called "Monday Night Reflections". Tonight's reflection is about an Instagram post that really captured Nayo's attention to where she felt the need to dig into it. The premise? Traditional cultures around the world have known many things about the universe, the way it works and flows, the origins of consciousness, and ha...

Kawan Glover, the creator of Overcome Adversity LLC, is featured in this episode to explore why the choices we make and (don't make) matter in our lives. From indecision to steps to becoming more confident in our decision making, we explore the power of being intentional and trusting in our intuitive self to make decisions for anything big or small. The goal? To make choices that serve us and to h...

We all have fears, but how do they impact our lives and our ability to grow, learn, and enjoy life? Tune in as Nayo and special guest Adriana Ascencio explore fear and why it matters to face it.