3 Tips to Start Your Meditation Journey
Season 2 Episode 19
When was the last time you sat still, did nothing, and simply focused on taking deep breaths? In today’s episode, motherhood and mental health expert Alyson Hempsey shares a brief overview on the benefits of meditation, and how you can get started with just 3-5 minutes a day.
Before getting to the “meat and potatoes” of this episode (IYKYK), Alyson and pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Marcy Crouch catch up on what Alyson has been reading lately, “habit stacking,” and Alyson’s goal of trying to wake up early and make her bed each day, while Marcy shares her disbelief that her son is old enough for a “smart watch”.
After the gals catch up, Alyson dives right in and highlights the benefits of mindful meditation including reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure, decreasing cortisol levels, in addition to managing stress, among so many more benefits. She shares her 3 tips for starting your meditation journey, and how you can use her SOULtime guide to help get you started.
Selected Links From the Episode:
Learn more about the book (Atomic Habits by James Clear) Alyson references in the episode.
Check out Insight Timer, which Alyson uses when she meditates.
If you would like to learn more about maternal mental health, navigating matrescence, and learn how to reclaim your identity in motherhood, Alyson’s SOULtime guide is for you!
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