The Meditative Shift Podcast with Susan Taylor, PHD
Doctor Susan Taylor hosts the Meditative Shift Podcast – Author of Return to Radiance, Feeling Good Matters, and the Vital Energy Reset. Susan guides us as we navigate ancient wisdom and modern science across the topics of mind, medicine, and holistic health.
Feel Out Of Control? Catch Your Breath.
Our life is fully dependent on breath. When breath ceases we die. When we say catch your breath, we are really saying it because you have lost control. In todays episode, Susan discusses: The mind body connection Why is it important to take control of your breath Two practices to get back control
Listen...Can The Way You Breathe Turn Off Anxious Thoughts?
It may be hard to believe, but 9 out of 10 adults breathe incorrectly, thereby impairing their health and exacerbating anxiety and depression. Fortunately, we can relearn how to breath and do it correctly. In todays episode, Susan discusses: Why breathing affects anxiety Proper breathing technique to reduce anxiety Anxiety proofing your head space
Listen...Nourish Your Whole Being
Food is our source of nourishment; therefore, what we eat has a tremendous impact on how we feel and think. In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses: The importance of nourishment Nutritional energetics and quality of food The link between mind and body
Listen...Overcome Fatigue and Worry – Steps to Nourish Your Mind
Our energy is constantly being drained without even knowing what is happening. We hear of solutions and quick fixes; but they don’t work. In today’s episode, Dr. Taylor discusses: The mind’s energetic tendencies Why focus is important Steps to bring your energy back home
Listen...Transform Your Thoughts with Meditation
Can we control our thoughts? They seem to just flood the mind without evening knowing what is happening. One thought builds into an entire story. In today’s episode, Dr Taylor discusses: How to bring the mind back home Breath awareness practice Starting and refining a meditation practice
Listen...Protect and Nourish Your Lungs for Better Immunity
Abundant lung energy manifests as strong physical vitality. Immunity is strong, so recovery from illness is quick and effective. In today’s episode, Dr. Taylor discusses: Why it is important to nourish your lung How the lung and colon work together Specific foods helpful to lung health
Listen...Breathe For Strong Immunity
The lung’s job is that of making a boundary between the inner and the outer world. In today’s episode, Dr. Taylor discusses: the importance of a well-nourished lung the emotions associated with the lung meridian simple ways to enhance lung health
Listen...Feeling Anxious? Adopt A New Way of Breathing
Our nervous system dictates our emotional and physical health. Breathing practices that focus on stimulating the vagus nerve help us come back to balance, whether we are keyed-up with anxiety or shut down with fatigue. In today’s episode, Susan discusses: How to build a stable and strong nervous system How breathing affects your emotional health Practices to get started
Listen...Balance Your Breath, Manage Your Mind
Do you know that the remedy for a calm and happy mind is right under your nose. In todays episode, Susan discusses: How breathing affects anxiety Proper breathing technique How to strengthen your breathing muscle
Listen...Emotional Eating – Are You Craving Nourishment?
Do you label your eating as emotional eating? Take a new perspective. In today’s episode Susan discusses: A new perspective on “emotional eating”? Why do we stress eat? Foods that give us nourishment.
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