Splish Splash with Theresa Andersen

Theresa Andersen

Hi I’m Theresa Andersen. I offer 2 styles of Podcast episodes. In guided meditations - visualizations you will be immersed into a multi-sensory exploration into unique themes. In the second Podcast style “Deeper Discussions,” you will have an opportunity for deeper self-inquiry on specific themes and topics. Check out www.theresaandersen.com for a FREE workbook to "Create Your Ideal Workday." DISCLAIMER:These shows are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Speak with your health care professional about adding meditation to your regime.

  1. 3 days ago

    Rumi's Guest House Poem: Welcoming Every Emotion that knocks | Deeper Discussion Episode with Guest

    Rumi's "The Guest House" isn't just a poem; it's a mirror. In this Deeper Discussion, I sit down with my dear friend and self-inquiry companion of over 35 years, Ann Marie, to unpack how this single piece of 13th-century Sufi poetry delivered what we call a "depth charge," reshaping the way we greet disappointment, anxiety, and even joy in our day-to-day lives. 🎙️ In this episode, we explore: • Why Ann Marie's lifelong pattern of "being on high alert" made welcoming emotions feel impossible and what shifted • How Theresa learned to stop expecting "icky things" to knock and make room for good arrivals too • The morning intention practice: "I welcome what comes to me today" • Body awareness as a clue — noticing anxiety in the belly before it takes over • The end-of-day contemplative review: what happened vs. what you expected, and what one small thing you'd do differently The Poem: "This being human is a guest house. Every morning, a new arrival…" — Rumi - Credit translated by Coleman Barks Whether you're grappling with disappointment, feeling guarded against your own emotions, or simply curious about how poetry can unlock self-awareness, this conversation meets you at the door — laughing, and inviting you in. Disclaimer: These podcast episodes and podcast meditations are designed for relaxation, stress reduction, and personal growth. They are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Please ensure you are in a safe, comfortable place and never listen to this podcast while driving or operating machinery.

    16 min
  2. 25 Jun

    Moving From Languishing to Thriving | Guided Visualization

    Are you going through the motions but feeling… nothing? You're not depressed, but you're not flourishing either. There's a name for that middle ground and a way through it. In this guided visualization, intuitive self-development coach Theresa Andersen leads you on a gentle journey from languishing back to aliveness. You'll be guided to: 🪞  Identify where you've been languishing in your own life 🌿  Create a personal sanctuary space in your mind's eye ⏳  Carve out protected time for what truly matters 🔥  Reconnect with meaningful challenges that spark vitality 💫  Anchor small, actionable shifts into your daily rhythm Languishing isn't a life sentence; it's a signal. This visualization is your first step back toward the vibrant, authentic life that's been waiting for you. Disclaimer: These podcast episodes and podcast meditations are designed for relaxation, stress reduction, and personal growth. They are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Please ensure you are in a safe, comfortable place and never listen to this podcast while driving or operating machinery.

    15 min
  3. 17 Jun

    3 Centers of Intelligence

    Do you think your way through life — or feel it? Maybe your gut just knows before your mind can explain why. In this Deeper Discussion Pondcast, intuitive self-development coach Theresa Andersen and guest Ann Marie Henderson explore the 3 Centers of Intelligence — head, heart, and body — and how understanding yours is the real beginning of self-awareness. What you'll discover:• What it means to be head-dominant, heart-dominant, or body-dominant• Why there is NO wrong center — only unconscious patterns keeping you stuck• How to identify YOUR dominant center through simple self-inquiry• Why head types think about emotions but rarely feel them• How body types make fast, wise decisions through pure gut instinct• What opens up when you consciously engage all three centers .This isn't a personality quiz. This is a doorway to understanding the operating system you've been running your whole life — and choosing, for the first time, to step into all of who you are.🎧 A Splish Splash Podcast "Deeper Discussion" episode — where we go beyond the surface.📌 Subscribe so you never miss a new visualization or Pondcast episode. Disclaimer: These podcast episodes and podcast meditations are designed for relaxation, stress reduction, and personal growth. They are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These podcasts are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Please ensure you are in a safe, comfortable place and never listen to this podcast while driving or operating machinery.

    19 min

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Hi I’m Theresa Andersen. I offer 2 styles of Podcast episodes. In guided meditations - visualizations you will be immersed into a multi-sensory exploration into unique themes. In the second Podcast style “Deeper Discussions,” you will have an opportunity for deeper self-inquiry on specific themes and topics. Check out www.theresaandersen.com for a FREE workbook to "Create Your Ideal Workday." DISCLAIMER:These shows are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition. Speak with your health care professional about adding meditation to your regime.