http://theMeditationPodcast.com en-us ℗ & © 2006-2012 Jesse & Jeane Stern, all rights reserved. http://feeds.feedburner.com/themeditationpodcast/jshO A free podcast using guided meditation and binaural beats, to help you learn and benefit from meditation in your everyday life. Jesse and Jeane Stern The Meditation Podcast is a free podcast designed to help you learn and benefit from meditation in your everyday life. The guided meditations contain audio technology called binaural beats. These tones actually help slow the brain waves to induce a relaxed and powerful meditative state. Please use headphones, and do not listen while driving or operating machinery. The Meditation Podcast is a free podcast designed to help you learn and benefit from meditation in your everyday life. The guided meditations contain audio technology called binaural beats. These tones actually help slow the brain waves to induce a relaxed and powerful meditative state. Please use headphones, and do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Jesse and Jeane Stern themeditationpodcast@gmail.com http://theMeditationPodcast.com http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/images/tmp_300x300.jpg No meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_21.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Twenty-one - April 2012 - The Unknown : Fear, Risk, Failure and Success Have you ever wanted to acheive something, but chosen not to try because you were afraid of failure? Taking a risk means inviting a change into our lives. Success may mean satisfaction or reward, but it can also lead us into life's uncharted territory: the Unknown. On the other hand, failure may mean disappointment or shame, but it may also allow us to stay in life's comfort zone. The Unknown can be a terrifying place, and if our subconscious is not prepared, we may block our own success, without even realizing it! Have you ever wanted to acheive something, but chosen not to try because you were afraid of failure? Taking a risk means inviting a change into our lives. Success may mean satisfaction or reward, but it can also lead us into life's uncharted territory: the Unknown. On the other hand, failure may mean disappointment or shame, but it may also allow us to stay in life's comfort zone. The Unknown can be a terrifying place, and if our subconscious is not prepared, we may block our own success, without even realizing it! In today's meditation, we'll seek a new perspective on a past failure. Next, we'll imagine a risk, and create a mental "What if I Win" map for the Unknown. Remember that this podcast uses binaural beat technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones and do not use this podcast while driving. Finally, we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health! Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=21 Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 GMT 23:15 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, renewal, rejuvenation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, success, money, law of attraction, the secret http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_20.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Twenty - March 2012 - A Short Meditation In response to your requests, this is a short and simple meditation. Use this meditation during a break from work, or anytime you want to recharge, but only have a few minutes -- eight, to be exact. In response to your requests, this is a short and simple meditation. Use this meditation during a break from work, or anytime you want to recharge, but only have a few minutes -- eight, to be exact. This podcast uses binaural beats, which affect the brain, so please use headphones, and do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health! Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=20 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:00:00 GMT 8:00 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, renewal, rejuvenation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, money, law of attraction, the secret http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_19.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Nineteen - February 2012 - Money In today's meditation, we explore the true meaning of money, and our relationship to it. More importantly, we release any fears and emotions that we may hold toward money, allowing us to reach our potential for wealth and prosperity. Finally, we use a special manifestation blessing to attract an influx of money into our lives. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theMeditationPodcast. This is Episode Nineteen: Money. The concept of Money, even the word 'money', can be emotionally charged for many people. Many of us carry ideas, baggage, or even trauma around money, that no longer serves our highest good. This can inhibit the natural flow of money through our hands and through our lives. In today's meditation, we explore the true meaning of money, and our relationship to it. More importantly, we release any fears and emotions that we may hold toward money, allowing us to reach our potential for wealth and prosperity. Finally, we use a special manifestation blessing to attract an influx of money into our lives. Remember that this meditation uses binaural beats that affect the brain, so please use headphones, and do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. Please note that we are not health care practitioners, nor are we financial advisors, and we do not claim any specific health -- or wealth -- benefits from using this podcast. Please consult an appropriate professional before making any health or financial decisions. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=19 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT 23:32 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, renewal, rejuvenation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, money, law of attraction, the secret http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_18.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Eighteen - January 2012 - Our Story (an open letter to our listeners) Over the last few years, between 2007 and 2011, we received hundreds of emails from people, asking why we stopped updating our podcast, and whether we were going to continue. We gave the vague answer that we were going through personal challenges.  Well, we've decided to take the time to explain, and today we ask you to indulge us in telling our story. Our Story - an open letter to our listeners Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern. Over the last few years, between 2007 and 2011, we received hundreds of emails from people, asking why we stopped updating our podcast, and whether we were going to continue. We gave the vague answer that we were going through personal challenges. Well, we've decided to take the time to explain, and today we ask you to indulge us in telling our story. Now, let's begin. In 2006, the year that we started the Meditation Podcast, Jeane lost her birth father due to complications from Leukemia. We were just recovering from the loss of a baby the year before in a late-term miscarriage. In 2007, Jeane's oldest sister, who was also her best friend, died suddenly from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Her aunt and three of her cousins died, two in tragic accidents (one at sea, and one on a motorcycle).  Her adoptive parents, who had raised her since birth, died in 2008. Her mother died first from a stroke, then her father two and a half months later from heart failure. I lost my grandmother in 2009, and then my uncle died in 2010, after a long-term fight with cancer. The grieving process was compounded, and seemed endless. All of these deaths in our family took a toll on us emotionally, spiritually and financially. This also affected our marriage. Ironically, it was also during this time that our careers started to change. For one, I began to travel more for work. We both spent most of our time working and recovering from the years of stress and grief. Some of our challenges are not over yet, but we are learning to go through them. These years have shown us what is most important in our lives, and how precious life is. We can both clearly attest that what has not killed us has made us stronger. It was last year, in 2011, that we profoundly realized how much we needed to continue the podcast, in spite of our distractions. That's when we finally decided to re-commit ourselves to regular updates, and to staying in touch with all of you. We know how important this podcast is to you. We want to let you know today that it is just as important to us. Your many donations and emails have shown us how much the podcast has made a positive difference in your lives. And we will continue making them for as long as you keep listening! http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=18 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT 4:46 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, renewal, rejuvenation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, sleep, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_17.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Seventeen - December 2011 - Renewal The word "renew" means "to begin again". Whatever changes we wish to make in our lives, the renewal starts within. As we release old habits and emotions, we make room for powerful healing and regeneration. In this meditation we refresh ourselves in body, mind, and spirit, allowing us to truly begin again. The word "renew" means "to begin again". Whatever changes we wish to make in our lives, the renewal starts within. As we release old habits and emotions, we make room for powerful healing and regeneration. In this meditation we refresh ourselves in body, mind, and spirit, allowing us to truly begin again. As always, this podcast uses audio technology that affects the brain. Please use headphones, and do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. Finally, we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health. And now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=17 Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT 21:34 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, renewal, rejuvenation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, sleep, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_16.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Sixteen - November 2011 - Sit Still and Breathe (Back to Basics) In any art or occupation, it's a good idea to go back to basics from time to time. The art of meditation can be a lot of things, but in its most basic sense it is just sitting still and breathing. This, all by itself, can be a profound experience, and it builds a safe and solid foundation for more advanced techniques. In any art or occupation, it's a good idea to go back to basics from time to time. The art of meditation can be a lot of things, but in its most basic sense it is just sitting still and breathing. This, all by itself, can be a profound experience, and it builds a safe and solid foundation for more advanced techniques. More than anything else, we take our breath for granted. It's the activity that we need most to survive, we can start or stop it at will, and yet most of the time we do it without even noticing. Noticing a thing, without adjusting, is an important part of self acceptance. The intent in today's meditation is to notice the breath, just as it is, without trying to adjust or improve it. While sitting still, just notice your posture, without trying to make it "better". As the mind races, thoughts distract us, and we are not trying to "improve" with a mantra or focus - just gently returning to the foundation: Sit Still and Breathe. Please note that we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health! As always, this podcast uses sound technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=16 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT 22:41 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, sleep, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_15.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Fifteen - November 2011 - Wake Up Use this meditation after sleep to help bring yourself into a state of wakeful awareness. It is a short meditation, designed as a companion to Episode 14, Rejuvenating Sleep. The Wake Up meditation can also be used on its own. Use this meditation after sleep to help bring yourself into a state of wakeful awareness. It is a short meditation, a companion to Episode 14, Rejuvenating Sleep. The Wake Up meditation can also be used on its own. Please note that we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health! As always, this podcast uses sound technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=15 Sat, 5 Nov 2011 17:00:01 GMT 10:49 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, sleep, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_14.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Fourteen - November 2011 - Rejuvenating Sleep In our busy lives, many of us have trouble sleeping. We awaken feeling tired, overwhelmed. This is because many of us have suppressed our bodies' natural ability to renew ourselves. This meditation is designed not only to help you fall asleep, but to enter an inner world of peaceful rest. In our busy lives, many of us have trouble sleeping. We awaken feeling tired, overwhelmed. This is because many of us have suppressed our bodies' natural ability to renew ourselves. This meditation is designed not only to help you fall asleep, but to enter an inner world of peaceful rest. This meditation is open-ended, without the usual "return" to wakeful awareness, so it is highly recommended that you use the companion Episode 15 - Wake Up, after you wake up from using this one. Even during our long absence from The Meditation Podcast, we continued to receive donations and emails from all over the world, and we want to thank all of you for your ongoing support! It means a lot to know that our podcast is making a difference in people's lives. If you feel that The Meditation Podcast has benefitted you in some way, please let us know about it, and consider making a donation at The Meditation Podcast (dot) com. Please note that we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health! Finally, this podcast uses sound technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=14 Sat, 5 Nov 2011 17:00:00 GMT 29:59 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, sleep, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_13.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Thirteen - October 2011 - Finding Your Voice Through the course of our daily lives, it's possible for us to forget how to express our true selves. This can manifest as shyness, sore throat, vocal polyps, even a complete loss of the speaking or singing voice. In today's meditation, we make sound in our bodies, allowing our vocal cords to simply vibrate. Through the course of our daily lives, it's possible for us to forget how to express our true selves. This can manifest as shyness, sore throat, vocal polyps, even a complete loss of the speaking or singing voice. In today's meditation, we make sound in our bodies, allowing our vocal cords to simply vibrate. The intent of this meditation is to align the expressive functions of the body and mind, to create a healthy path for voicing one's thoughts and feelings, and to release any unexpressed thoughts or feelings, transforming them into Unconditional Love. At a point in the meditation, you will be guided to make vocal sounds. Please note that the vibration in your body is more important than the quality of the sound. It doesn't matter if it's loud or soft, high or low, pretty or ugly, just make a sound that you can feel vibrating somewhere in your body. As always, this meditation uses special sound technology to help move the listener into a meditative state. Thus, please use headphones when using this podcast, and please do not listen while driving or operating machinery. Finally, please remember that we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health effects from using this meditation. This podcast is for educational use only, not as a replacement for professional medical treatment. You are responsible for your own health! With that, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=13 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:00:00 GMT 21:30 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, voice therapy, music therapy, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_12.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Twelve - December 2009 - Peace Is there someone or something in your life that's driving you crazy? We all experience tension and frustration from time to time, whether it's with a person -- a family member, a co-worker, a spouse, a friend -- or a situation -- like driving to work or waiting in line. Even if that person or situation never changes, it is possible to change the way we experience it. Today's meditation is about creating peace, and allowing that peace to extend beyond ourselves. Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern, the podcast that helps you benefit from meditation in your everyday life. We give the podcast freely, as a way to give back for all of our blessings. Donations are welcome, in any amount, as they help us cover our studio and web hosting costs. Please visit The Meditation Podcast dot com for details and past episodes. You can also subscribe for free at iTunes. This podcast uses technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not listen to this podcast while driving or operating machinery. Is there someone or something in your life that's driving you crazy? We all experience tension and frustration from time to time, whether it's with a person -- a family member, a co-worker, a spouse, a friend -- or a situation -- like driving to work or waiting in line. Even if that person or situation never changes, it is possible to change the way we experience it. Today's meditation is about creating peace, and allowing that peace to extend beyond ourselves. So, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=12 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:00:00 GMT 17:15 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, smile, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_11.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Eleven - July 2009 - The Healing Smile Today's meditation is the Healing Smile. This is based on a Chinese qigong meditation, which I first learned in Kenneth Meadows' book Shamanic Experience, and which he called the Inward Smile. By directing a smile inward, we send gentle, loving, accepting and healing energy to every organ in our bodies. Welcome to the Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern, a podcast that will help you benefit from meditation in your everyday life. We're back and, before we begin, we'd like to thank everyone for your patience, emails, and continued donations and support. To those joining us for the first time, we give the podcast freely, as a way of giving back for all of our blessings. Donations are welcome, in any amount, as they help us cover our studio and annual web hosting costs. Please visit themeditationpodcast.com for details, or subscribe at iTunes. Today's meditation is the Healing Smile. This is based on a Chinese qigong meditation, which I first learned in Kenneth Meadows' book Shamanic Experience, and which he called the Inward Smile. By directing a smile inward, we send gentle, loving, accepting and healing energy to every organ in our bodies. Remember that this podcast uses sound technology that affects the brain. It works best with headphones, and should not be used while driving or operating machinery. Please bear in mind, we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health effects from using this meditation. This podcast is for educational use only, not as a replacement for professional medical treatment. You are responsible for your own health! With that, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=11 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT 17:44 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, smile, qigong, chi kung http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_10.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Ten - October 2007 - Releasing Fear As children, we know no fear. We run, we jump, we play, without thinking about any consequences, or being hurt. However, as we grow, we start to experience fear. Things we have heard or seen, or maybe our own personal experience, has left us traumatized and frightened. Most of us want to move forward, build our dreams, but we feel stuck, paralyzed. This meditation helps us break down the walls of fear and move toward our dreams, showing us who we truly are. Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern. Jesse and I want to thank you all for your patience and generosity. We have had a lot of activity in our lives - all very good. However, it has delayed our steady delivery of meditations. Your emails and letters have shown us how much the meditations have helped you in your lives. We want to continue to help. As children, we know no fear. We run, we jump, we play, without thinking about any consequences, or being hurt. However, as we grow, we start to experience fear. Things we have heard or seen, or maybe our own personal experiences, leave us traumatized and frightened. Most of us want to move forward, build our dreams, but we feel stuck, paralyzed. This meditation helps us break down the walls of fear so that we can reach our dreams, and become who we truly are. Releasing Fear Find a quiet spot to sit or lie down where you are not likely to be disturbed. Remove or loosen any uncomfortable clothing. Turn off or silence your phone. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=10 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT 26:40 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, fear, success http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_09.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Nine - June 2007 - Addiction There are different ways an addiction can begin. It may start as recreation, medical necessity, relaxation or comfort. Addiction can take the form of food, alcohol, drugs, sex and more. The common thread is the desire to fill a void, especially when situations are beyond our control. Eventually addiction grabs hold in the subconscious mind, and the void becomes a physical dependency. It is possible to break this dependency in the subconscious. In this meditation, the focus will be on releasing the mental hold of addiction, and finding a safe and peaceful place within. Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern. There are different ways an addiction can begin. It may start as recreation, medical necessity, relaxation or comfort. Addiction can take the form of food, alcohol, drugs, sex and more. The common thread is the desire to fill a void, especially when situations are beyond our control. Eventually addiction grabs hold in the subconscious mind, and the void becomes a physical dependency. It is possible to break this dependency in the subconscious. In this meditation, the focus will be on releasing the mental hold of addiction, and finding a safe and peaceful place within. Please note that we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health effects from using this meditation. This podcast is meant for educational use only, and not as a replacement for traditional professional medical treatment. It is simply to enhance and support one's journey toward recovery. Addiction Find a quiet spot to sit or lie down where you are not likely to be disturbed. Loosen or remove any uncomfortable clothing. Turn off or silence your phone. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=9 Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:00:00 GMT 21:20 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, addiction, recovery http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_08.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Eight - May 2007 - Transformational Breathing Anxiety, anger grief and fear are examples of persistent emotional states that linger because of our unwillingness or inability to let go of past experiences. In this episode, we use breath and 'relentless self-acceptance' to help work our way through these states. Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern. Anxiety, anger grief and fear are examples of persistent emotional states that linger because of our unwillingness or inability to let go of past experiences. In this episode, we use breath and 'relentless self-acceptance' to help work our way through these states. Please be advised: This meditation may produce strong emotional release. Please consult your health care professional before using it. We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health effects from using this meditation. This podcast is meant for educational use only, and not as a replacement for traditional professional medical treatment. Finally, for those using this podcast for the first time, the audio contains sound technology known as 'binaural beats' to help the listener enter a deep state of meditation and relaxation. Please use headphones, and do not listen to this podcast while driving or operating machinery. Transformational Breathing Find a quiet spot to sit or lie down where you are not likely to be disturbed. Loosen or remove any uncomfortable clothing. Turn off or silence your phone. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=8 Thu, 24 May 2007 17:00:00 GMT 21:30 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, breath, transformational breathing, rebirthing http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_07.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Seven - April 2007 - Your Sacred Space This month's episode is about regeneration in your Sacred Space. We will guide you through a technique that takes you into a sacred place - your own inner sanctum or sacred grove. In this place, you can regenerate your energy, renew your creativity, and gain a new perspective on choices you may have to make. Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern. First of all, we apologize for our April episode coming out so late. Our only excuse is that we've been extremely busy, and Jesse just got back from overseas. We also had to change web hosts. To make a long story short, thank you all for your patience. We'll do our very best to catch up! This month's episode is about regeneration in your Sacred Space. We will guide you through a technique that takes you into a sacred place - your own inner sanctum or sacred grove. In this place, you can regenerate your energy, renew your creativity, and gain a new perspective on choices you may have to make. Remember that while this podcast uses guided imagery, it also uses sound technology that affects the right and left sides of the brain, to help us enter a deeper state of relaxation and meditation. Thus, it works best with headphones, and should not be used while driving. The Meditation Podcast is produced by Jesse and Jeane Stern, and is available at TheMeditationPodcast.com. Music from the podcast is from the Nine Lives of a Healer CD, which is available at NineLivesofaHealer.com. If you feel that you've benefitted from this podcast, please consider making a donation, or a voluntary subscription, through out web site. Your Sacred Space Find a quiet spot to sit or lie down where you are not likely to be disturbed. Loosen or remove any uncomfortable clothing. Turn off or silence your phone. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=7 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT 17:11 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, shamanic journey http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_06.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Six - March 2007 - Falling Asleep Many of us have trouble falling asleep. We go to bed tired, but then lie awake fidgeting, or consumed with anxiety. We deprive ourselves of the rest and regeneration we need for healthy, productive lives. This meditation uses a new set of tones, designed to aid the listener in falling asleep, and to experience a deep, peaceful rest. Thanks to you, our listeners, our new site is ready, and or forums are up and running! Check it out at TheMeditationPodcast.com. And be sure to log in to our forums, at forum.themeditationpodcast.com. (Ed. note: the forums have since been removed.) Want to hear the tones from the podcast, without the voices? We now have Binaural Theta Meditation, Volume 1, a CD using the tones and sounds from the first five episodes! The specific tones are designed to promote overall well-being and peace. Visit our web site for details. We are planning a 'thank you' page for everyone who donated. If you have donated, please let us know if we may use your full name, or first name, on the thank you page; otherwise you will be listed as 'anonymous'. Welcome to the Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern, a podcast that will help you benefit from meditation in your everyday life. Many of us have trouble falling asleep. We go to bed tired, but then lie awake fidgeting, or consumed with anxiety. We deprive ourselves of the rest and regeneration we need for healthy, productive lives. This meditation uses a new set of tones, designed to aid the listener in falling asleep, and to experience a deep, peaceful rest. This style of meditation is non-denominational, and we believe it can be used in conjunction with - or separate from - any set of religious or spiritual beliefs. The Meditation Podcast is produced by Jesse and Jeane Stern, and is available at TheMeditationPodcast.com. Music from the podcast is from the Nine Lives of a Healer CD, which is available at NineLivesofaHealer.com. If you feel that you've benefitted from this podcast, please consider making a donation, or a voluntary subscription, through out web site. Falling Asleep Listen to this meditation after you've prepared yourself for bed. Loosen or remove any uncomfortable clothing. Turn off or silence your phone. Lie on your back, with your hands resting at your sides. Now, let's begin. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=6 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMT 23:00 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, sleep, insomnia http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_05.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Five - February 2007 - Healing Series, Part 2 This meditation is part two of our series on deep-level healing. As we continue to heal our consciousness of past anger, resentment or guilt, we can begin the healing process on a physical level. We can now visualize whole health in the areas of our bodies that have been afflicted with ailments and diseases. It is important to understand that this is not an instant cure, but a process which can be done daily. This meditation is part two of our series on deep-level healing. As we continue to heal our consciousness of past anger, resentment or guilt, we can begin the healing process on a physical level. We can now visualize whole health in the areas of our bodies that have been afflicted with ailments and diseases. It is important to understand that this is not an instant cure, but a process which can be done daily. This style of meditation is non-denominational, and we believe it can be used in conjunction with - or separate from - any set of religious or spiritual beliefs. Please be advised, we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not guarantee any specific health effects from using this meditation. This podcast is meant for educational use only, and not as a replacement for traditional professional medical treatment. Remove or loosen any uncomfortable clothing. Find a comfortable, quiet place where you are not likely to be disturbed. Turn off or silence your phone. Now, let's begin.... http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=5 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMT 22:30 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_04.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Four - January 2007 - Healing Series, Part 1 This meditation is part One of a series that focuses on deep-level healing. Healing begins in our consciousness. Our mental and emotional states play a big part in our health. It is natural to feel a full range of emotions. However, when we hold onto anger, resentment or guilt, and these feelings are not processed and released, they stagnate within the body, causing illness and dis-ease. This meditation, which can be used daily, can help you process these feelings, and bring about total well being. Before we begin, we would like to again thank everyone who donated and sent in their suggestions, and to share a few of our plans for the podcast. First, thanks to your donations, we will be able to set up a hosted web site, and we plan to have the new site up and running by the end of February! The new site will have a community message board, as well as a full archive of episodes and transcripts! For the technophobe, we have been thinking about offering limited-edition CD's for every 3 episodes of the podcast - 1-3, 4-6, and so on. Please let us know if you'd be interested! Finally, many of you have expressed that you would like to hear interviews, but also to continue the guided meditations. So, we plan to keep guided meditations as the main focus of the podcast, and to add interviews as bonus episodes. Welcome to the Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern, a podcast that will help you benefit from meditation in your everyday life. This meditation is part One of a series that focuses on deep-level healing. Healing begins in our consciousness. Our mental and emotional states play a big part in our health. It is natural to feel a full range of emotions. However, when we hold onto anger, resentment or guilt, and these feelings are not processed and released, they stagnate within the body, causing illness and dis-ease. This meditation, which can be used daily, can help you process these feelings, and bring about total well being. This style of meditation is non-denominational, and we believe it can be used in conjunction with - or separate from - any set of religious or spiritual beliefs. Remember that while this podcast uses guided imagery, it also uses sound technology that affects the right and left sides of the brain, to help us enter a deeper state of relaxation and meditation. Thus, it works best with headphones, and should not be used while driving. Please be advised, we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health effects from using this meditation. This podcast is meant for educational use only, and not as a replacement for traditional professional medical treatment. Remove or loosen any uncomfortable clothing. Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down, where you are not likely to be disturbed. Turn off or silence your phone. Now, let's begin.... http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=4 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:00:00 GMT 23:30 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_03.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Three - December 2006 - Positive Thoughts Each of us, whether we realize it or not, abides by a universal law of attraction. What we think about, and talk about, we attract into our lives -- no matter whether we think about wanting it, or not wanting it. Therefore it is very important to think constructively. So rather than saying, 'I don't want to have these health problems anymore,' say 'I'm so glad to be healthy!' or 'I want perfect health.' Instead of trying to get out of debt, try to attain prosperity. Don't anticipate conflict with your loved ones or co-workers -- instead, imagine what it would be like to be in total harmony with them. If you hate war, try loving peace instead. This concept may seem strange at first, but it's a very powerful exercise. When we began doing it, we noticed major changes in every area of our lives. Even if a positive thought or feeling doesn't seem true for you, just try imagining 'what would it be like?' or 'wouldn't it be nice?' Before we begin, we would like to thank everyone who has emailed us and reviewed the podcast. We appreciate your support! Also, please let us know what you would like to hear in future episodes of The Meditation Podcast. We have several guests in mind for 2007. Would you like to hear interviews about meditation? Stories about how meditation has affected people's lives? Would you like to learn about meditation from different cultures and traditions? Would you like to hear conversations about meditation from around the world? Please email your comments and suggestions for future episodes to themeditationpodcast at gmail dot com. As a last-minute update, I fixed the Donate button on our web site, so that you can donate any amount (it was stuck at 30)! Thanks to isa-lee for bringing this to our attention! I will mention it out loud on the next episode. Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jeane and Jesse Stern, a new podcast that will help you benefit from meditation in your everyday life. This month, we will focus on healing through visualization. Each of us, whether we realize it or not, abides by a universal law of attraction. What we think about, and talk about, we attract into our lives -- no matter whether we think about wanting it, or not wanting it. Therefore it is very important to think constructively. So rather than saying, 'I don't want to have these health problems anymore,' say 'I'm so glad to be healthy!' or 'I want perfect health.' Instead of trying to get out of debt, try to attain prosperity. Don't anticipate conflict with your loved ones or co-workers -- instead, imagine what it would be like to be in total harmony with them. If you hate war, try loving peace instead. This concept may seem strange at first, but it's a very powerful exercise. When we began doing it, we noticed major changes in every area of our lives. Even if a positive thought or feeling doesn't seem true for you, just try imagining 'what would it be like?' or 'wouldn't it be nice?' Remember that while this podcast uses guided imagery, it also uses sound technology that affects the right and left sides of the brain, to help us enter a deeper state of meditation and relaxation. Thus, it works best with headphones and should not be used while driving. Remove or loosen any uncomfortable clothing. Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down, where you are not likely to be disturbed. Turn off or silence your phone. Now, let's begin.... http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=3 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:00:00 GMT 23:40 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace, the secret http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_02.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode Two - November 2006 - Calming the Body This month's podcast is about calming the body. It sends a wave of relaxation from the tips of the toes to the top of the head. This helps us reduce stress, relax the body, and relax the mind as well. And this allows us to go deeper into a meditative state, making us more productive in our lives, and more peaceful in our hearts. Remember that while this podcast uses guided imagery, it also uses sound technology that affects the right and left sides of the brain, to help us enter a deeper state of relaxation and meditation. Thus, it works best with headphones, and should not be listened to while driving. This month's podcast is about calming the body. It sends a wave of relaxation from the tips of the toes to the top of the head. This helps us reduce stress, relax the body, and relax the mind as well. And this allows us to go deeper into a meditative state, making us more productive in our lives, and more peaceful in our hearts. Remember that while this podcast uses guided imagery, it also uses sound technology that affects the right and left sides of the brain, to help us enter a deeper state of relaxation and meditation. Thus, it works best with headphones, and should not be listened to while driving. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=2 Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:00:00 GMT 22:30 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episode_01.html Jesse and Jeane Stern Episode One - October 2006 - A Basic Meditation In its simplest sense, meditation is sitting still and breathing. You might sit, stand or lie down -- some forms of mediation even involve movement -- but the idea is to break away from habitual movement, such as fidgeting, and the impulse to 'do' something. By focusing on the breath, we focus on the most important aspect of life. We wouldn't survive long without breath, so why not spend a few moments paying attention to our breathing? We decided to make this podcast to help regular people who want to learn and practice meditation. This style of meditation is non-denominational, and we believe it can be used in conjunction with - or separate from - any set of religious or spiritual beliefs. The first episode is a basic meditation that uses the breath to enter a deep state of relaxation and peace. This audio is most effective through headphones -- while the instruction works through speakers, the audio includes tones that are designed to help enter a relaxed state, using a technology that sends messages to the right and left sides of the brain. Thus, it works best through headphones. A word of caution though: For some people this can be very relaxing. While inherently safe, you might fall asleep, so please don't listen to this podcast while driving! What is Meditation In its simplest sense, meditation is sitting still and breathing. You might sit, stand or lie down -- some forms of mediation even involve movement -- but the idea is to break away from habitual movement, such as fidgeting, and the impulse to 'do' something. By focusing on the breath, we focus on the most important aspect of life. We wouldn't survive long without breath, so why not spend a few moments paying attention to our breathing? Why Meditate Since you are listening to this podcast, you probably already have your own reasons why you want to begin or continue a practice of meditation. Here are a few of my reasons: I meditate because it energizes my spirit, body and mind, and brings me closer to the source of who I am. By focusing on my breath, I carry that breath into the core of my being. This has a healing and calming effect. Meditation also brings me clarity. By stepping back from a situation or problem, I can then approach it from a new angle. Finally, not only does it help break habitual patterns of movement and 'doing', it also helps me break out of unhealthy patterns in my life. http://www.themeditationpodcast.com/episodes.html?ep=1 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:00:00 GMT 24:00 meditate, brainwave entrainment, binaural beats, calm, relax, relaxation, heal, healing, health, peace