9 min

the magic of the 5-minute meditation | anxiety tools | uneven 47 uneven

    • Mental Health

When it comes to meditation, there are a lot of obstacles. Lack of time. Lack of dedication. Lack of success. While it may not be for everyone, meditation does have a proven track record in managing anxiety — and it only takes 5 minutes to give it a try.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 why meditation is not for me
0:00:55 you don’t have to be good at it
0:01:21 perfectionism in meditation
0:01:53 mindfulness of the moment
0:03:01 religious implications
0:04:03 meditation sources
0:04:49 standard breathing meditation
0:05:13 the 5-minute meditation
0:07:08 meditating anywhere
0:07:50 a daily 5-minute meditation
0:08:46 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

When it comes to meditation, there are a lot of obstacles. Lack of time. Lack of dedication. Lack of success. While it may not be for everyone, meditation does have a proven track record in managing anxiety — and it only takes 5 minutes to give it a try.


CHAPTERS

0:00:00 why meditation is not for me
0:00:55 you don’t have to be good at it
0:01:21 perfectionism in meditation
0:01:53 mindfulness of the moment
0:03:01 religious implications
0:04:03 meditation sources
0:04:49 standard breathing meditation
0:05:13 the 5-minute meditation
0:07:08 meditating anywhere
0:07:50 a daily 5-minute meditation
0:08:46 in closing


RECODING INFO

— RECORDED: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
— LOCATION: Colorado


PODCAST SITELINKS

— PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.unevenpodcast.com
— EASING ANXIETY: https://www.easinganxiety.com
— YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@easinganx
— X (TWITTER): https://twitter.com/@easinganx


PODCAST SUMMARY

Welcome to “uneven,” a podcast about life, anxiety, and being human. In such a chaotic world, how do we better our lives and the lives of those around us? Maybe, just maybe, we might find a few solutions together. Join veteran podcaster D E Foster as he explores the intimate struggles so many of us experience — often in silence. I hope you’ll join us.


PODCAST DISCLAIMER

The uneven podcast is for general information purposes only and should never be considered medical, psychological, or any other form of health advice. Health-related information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be used to diagnose or treat health problems or to prescribe any medical devices, psychological treatments, or other remedies. Never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it.

Please visit our website for our complete disclaimer at https://easinganxiety.com/disclaimer.


SUICIDE PREVENTION

If you, or anyone you know, is having suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. Resources can be found on our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com/resources#suicide.


PODCAST MUSIC

All music provided / licensed through Storyblocks (https://www.storyblocks.com)

uneven theme music
— TITLE: From the Earth
— ARTIST: Humans Win
— PUBLISHER: Lance Conrad (BMI)


PODCAST PRODUCTION

The Uneven Podcast is part of the Easing Anxiety network (https://easinganxiety.com) and is a production of Denim Mountain Press (https://denimmountainpress.com).

9 min