The Music & Meditation Podcast

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The Music & Meditation Podcast

Join Izzy Judd to escape the noise of daily life through the power of music and meditation in the ultimate therapeutic podcast. Experience guided meditations covering themes such as refining work life balance, winding down for the night and easing social anxiety from a range of experts enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack. And if you want the guided meditations without the chat, each one is available separately as a Ten Minute Meditation.

  1. Concentrate on your own path with Aisha Carrington

    6D AGO

    Concentrate on your own path with Aisha Carrington

    Izzy and Aisha Carrington look at how meditation can help us concentrate on our own path rather than compare ourselves to others and be affected by the expectations of those around us. Aisha is an intuitive guide plus wellness and relaxation expert, who leads a guided meditation which helps us feel free of pressure so we can live from a place of authenticity. The music that soundtracks Aisha's guided meditation was composed by Maddy Chassar-Hesketh and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you. Music heard in this episode: Dvorak: Symphony No.2, second movement Maddy Chassar Hesketh: Dream Song/In 4 [tell me what you know!] Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op.101 Boccherini: String Quintet in E major Op.13 No.5, Minuet

    31 min
  2. Prepare like a pro with Don Macpherson

    JUN 8

    Prepare like a pro with Don Macpherson

    Izzy and Don Macpherson chat about how meditation can help us mentally prepare for challenges more effectively. Don is a mind coach with a background in sports psychology who leads a guided meditation to help boost confidence and prepare like a pro. The music that soundtracks Don's guided meditation was composed by Laura Jurd and recorded by Laura and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from. Music heard in this episode: Chopin: Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22 Laura Jurd: Prepare like a pro Biebel: Ave Maria Bach: Ave Maria / Prelude in C

    31 min
  3. Let go of guilt: Julia Samuel

    JUN 1

    Let go of guilt: Julia Samuel

    Izzy and Julia Samuel explore how meditation can help us let go of guilt. Julia is a psychotherapist, paediatric counsellor and author who leads a guided meditation which encourages us to recognise guilt as a sign of care and meet it with kindness and compassion. The music that soundtracks Julia's guided meditation was composed by Ben Rowarth and recorded by the BBC Singers and guest string players exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you. Music heard in this episode: Schubert: Piano Trio No. 1 in B flat major, D. 898: II. Andante un poco mosso Ben Rowarth: Release

    31 min
  4. Be in the present with Light Watkins

    MAY 25

    Be in the present with Light Watkins

    Izzy and Light Watkins look at how meditation can help us to live in the present. Light is a mindfulness expert, best-selling author and transformational speaker who leads a guided meditation which encourages us to embrace the now, using present moment awareness to lessen worries about the past or concerns for the future. The music that soundtracks Light's guided meditation was composed by Zoe Dixon and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from. Music heard in this episode: Marianne Von Martinez: Sinfonia in C major Zoe Dixon: Meditation Haydn: String Quartet in G Major HIII.Op76 No.1 - Adagio sostenuto Beethoven: Piano Variations in C Major on a Waltz by Diabelli - XXIV

    31 min
  5. Define your boundaries with Helen Marie

    MAY 18

    Define your boundaries with Helen Marie

    Izzy and Helen Marie chat about how to define your boundaries by prioritising your own needs and protecting your physical and mental health. Helen is a psychotherapist, author and podcast host, who leads a guided meditation which gives us permission to help strengthen our boundaries and in turn improve our mental health and our relationships. The music that soundtracks Helen's guided meditation was composed by Pascal Bachmann and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you. Music heard in this episode: Humperdink: Hansel & Gretel Overture Pascal Bachmann: Meditation Chopin: Nocturne Op. 32 No. 1 in B Major Stanford: Beati quoram via

    31 min
  6. Evolve with change with Deepak Chopra

    MAY 11

    Evolve with change with Deepak Chopra

    Izzy and Deepak Chopra explore how we can evolve with change to welcome transformation within ourselves and in our lives. Deepak is a physician, world-renowned speaker and author who writes about integrative wellbeing and spiritual intelligence. In this episode, he leads a guided meditation to help us understand how we can adapt and make consciously informed choices. The music that soundtracks Deepak's guided meditation was composed by Erland Cooper and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and violinist Freya Goldmark. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from. Music you can hear in this episode: Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata Erland Cooper: Birds of Paradise

    31 min
  7. Welcome to Series 5 of The Music & Meditation Podcast

    MAY 6

    Welcome to Series 5 of The Music & Meditation Podcast

    Host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the fifth series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics such as defining your boundaries to navigating friendships, with specially created ten-minute guided meditations from a range of experts, all enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack.

    2 min
  8. Ease social anxiety with Stuart Sandeman

    MAY 4

    Ease social anxiety with Stuart Sandeman

    Izzy and Stuart Sandeman look at how we can ease social anxiety to live a more confident life. Stuart is a breath coach, author and radio host who leads a guided meditation to help us approach social anxiety differently and feel more grounded in our bodies. The music that soundtracks Stuart's guided meditation was composed by Nathan James Dearden and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.

    31 min
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Join Izzy Judd to escape the noise of daily life through the power of music and meditation in the ultimate therapeutic podcast. Experience guided meditations covering themes such as refining work life balance, winding down for the night and easing social anxiety from a range of experts enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack. And if you want the guided meditations without the chat, each one is available separately as a Ten Minute Meditation.

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