The Meditation Matters Podcast

Does having a sense of purpose in life matter? Join Nayo and special guest Steer as they explore why living a life with a sense of purpose or direction is a powerful choice to make. 

Season 2 is back with a bang! Tune in as our host, Nayo Shell, explores how thoughts create your reality. She dissects an array of tools to better control and transform your thoughts to reflect the reality you truly seek.

Meditation Matters is back with yet another amazing interview on the Power of Vulnerability with Philly native, poet, and painter, Lisa Cuevas! Tune in to hear her life-changing journey by allowing herself to be more vulnerable in every facet of her life. 

Episode 10 is all about setting our focus on our hearts. Most of us have probably been told that the brain is in charge. Well I'm here to debunk that theory and show just how powerful and impactful the heart is and how to harness that power. Just like we can reprogram our brains and take back control, we can awaken to our heart brain (aka heart consciousness) and manifest true abundance and alignm...

What is a limiting belief? How does it hinder your life? And how can you remove it in order to live to your fullest and most deserving life? All of these questions and more I answer in this episode. I provide a step-by-step guide on how to identify and remove any limiting beliefs that may reside within you. Listen, learn, and grow. Leave a review and share this episode. Let's continue this healing...

The habits that we have are powerful, and If we harness this power by adopting habits that promote healing, self-care, and self-love, this physical realm will truly be unstoppable. Episode 9 dives deep into unpacking habits while reviewing healing habits that can not only transform our minds but also our physical and spiritual beings. Tune In! 

Furthering the series on the Power of Vulnerability, I interview Indie Hip Hop producer, song-writer, and rapper Osaze known as "Saze". We dive into his experience with vulnerability through his work and day-to-day life. Tune in, leave a comment and let's explore the Power of Vulnerability together!

Welcome back everyone to episode 6 of Meditation Matters! Very honored to have the opportunity to share my thoughts and research on the true magic behind setting intentions and steps towards living a more intentional life .  I hope you all enjoy, and as always, I'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment or email if you'd like to connect and discuss this topic further.  As promised, here...

I felt it necessary to record an episode on stress management as stress is something that we continually face in our lives. Given such, it's necessary for us to find ways to manage our response to stressful events instead of allowing ourselves to succumb to the qualms of stress itself.  In this episode, I dig into what stress is on a physiological and emotional level, what it can do to our bo...

In this episode I dive into the realm of vulnerability - what it means and the power of it. We've mostly been taught that being vulnerable is a sign of weakness translating it into being risky business. Yet, in this episode, from combined research and lived experience, I argue that allowing ourselves to be vulnerable is the complete opposite: strength, courage, and love. I had the opport...

In this episode I dive deep into what love is, what it means, and how it's defined in Western vs. Buddhist philosophies. I had a lot of fun meditating on, researching, and talking about this intricate and long sought after topic! This episode serves as a great first step into expanding your understanding of what love is, and I must admit, it has truly expanded my heart and mind wider than I could...

In this episode, I discuss Sudarshan Kriya, a breathing technique meant to help cleanse the body and reduce stress, depression and anxiety via the breath. It also has the power to deepen your meditation experience and expand your understanding of self. I have linked here to the Art of Living Website so you can explore all that this life changing and marvelous foundation has to offer from classes,...

This episode is all about my journey with meditation thus far. I discuss the ups, downs, and wonderful experiences I have encountered on my spiritual journey while expanding my sense of self, purpose, and love. As a community, and a family, I encourage you all to share your journeys as well. Whether you're new to meditation, have yet to start or have been at it for some time, make your way dr...

Greetings lovely community! I wanted to start off Episode 1 of Meditation Matters with defining what meditation is and why it matters. In this episode, I unpack a few different meditation practices such as Mindfulness Meditation while discussing the role mindfulness and awareness play in our lives. Know that there is no perfect way to meditate, but there are practices that can help expand you...