The Music & Meditation Podcast

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The Music & Meditation Podcast

Join NAO and 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 reducing stress levels and making peace with imperfections 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 in BBC Sounds.

  1. Build courage and confidence with Gabby Bernstein

    25/03/2024

    Build courage and confidence with Gabby Bernstein

    Izzy and Gabby Bernstein chat about how meditation can help build courage and confidence to approach life's challenges in a different way. Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual leader, motivational speaker and author, and her guided meditation will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world. The music that soundtracks Gabby's guided meditation was composed by Emily Lim and recorded by the BBC Concert 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 you'll hear in this episode includes: Schumann: Adagio in A flat major Op. 70 Emily Lim: The sun, unafraid to shine Debussy: La fille aux cheveux de lin Byrd: Tribulationes civitatum

    31 min
  2. Navigate sadness with Jasmin Harsono

    25/03/2024

    Navigate sadness with Jasmin Harsono

    Izzy and Jasmin Harsono look at how meditation can help us move through sadness, pain and grief. Jasmin Harsono is a multisensory artist, meditation guide specialising in energy and sound, author of “Self Reiki” and founder of Emerald and Tiger. She shares her own journey of experiencing sadness alongside a guided meditation to help you process the inevitabilities of life. The music that soundtracks Jasmin's guided meditation was composed by Peter Gregson and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC Singers and sound artist Jasmin Harsono 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 you'll hear in this episode includes: Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, iii Adagio ma non troppo Peter Gregson: To process grief Elgar: They are at rest Marcello: Oboe Concerto, ii Adagio

    31 min
  3. Make friends with your thoughts with Gelong Thubten

    25/03/2024

    Make friends with your thoughts with Gelong Thubten

    Izzy and Gelong Thubten explore how to make friends with your thoughts and change your approach to meditation. Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation trainer and author, and he leads a guided meditation to help you stop battling against yourself and welcome in more self-compassion. The music that soundtracks Thubten's guided meditation was composed by Anita Datta 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. Music you'll hear in this episode includes: JS Bach: Aria from Goldberg Variations Anita Datta: Shash Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216, ii Adagio Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.17 in D Minor Op31 No.2, Tempest, ii Adagio

    31 min
  4. Reduce stress levels with Hannah Barrett

    25/03/2024

    Reduce stress levels with Hannah Barrett

    Izzy and Hannah Barrett share their experiences of reducing stress levels while juggling the demands of day-to-day life. Hannah is a yoga and meditation teacher with a previous career in finance, and her guided meditation gives you an opportunity to recalibrate so that you can respond better to stress going forward. The music that soundtracks Hannah's guided meditation was composed by Noa Margalit and recorded by the BBC Concert 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 you'll hear in this episode includes: Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1, ii Adagio Noa Margalit: Mayim Stanford: The Blue Bird Grieg: Piano Concerto No. 1, ii Adagio

    31 min
  5. Focus on gratitude with Rob da Bank

    18/03/2024

    Focus on gratitude with Rob da Bank

    Izzy and Rob da Bank chat about how focusing on gratitude can bring increased happiness and change your mindset for the better. DJ, music festival founder and meditation teacher Rob Da Bank talks about his own meditation journey and leads an uplifting guided meditation to highlight how gratitude can help your outlook on life. The music that soundtracks Rob's guided meditation was composed by Ghislaine Reece-Trapp 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. Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G major, iii Ruhevoll Ghislaine Reece-Trapp: Gratitude Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219, ii Adagio Rachmaninov: Lilacs, Op 21 No 5, transc. for piano

    31 min
  6. Embrace vulnerability with Megan Rose Lane

    18/03/2024

    Embrace vulnerability with Megan Rose Lane

    Izzy and Megan Rose Lane look at how to find strength in acknowledging vulnerability and talking to yourself in a kinder way. Spiritual mentor and masterclass leader Megan Rose Lane leads a guided meditation to soften into vulnerability, so you can strengthen relationships with friends, family, partners, work colleagues and yourself. The music that soundtracks Megan's guided meditation was composed by Tom Thorp and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you're new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from. Music you'll hear in this episode includes: Schubert: Sonata for arpeggione and piano in A minor D821, ii Adagio Tom Thorp: Embracing Vulnerability Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8, iii Adagio Mendelssohn: String Symphony No.9 in C Minor MWV N9, ii Poco adagio

    31 min
  7. Release body tension with Alex Howard

    18/03/2024

    Release body tension with Alex Howard

    Izzy and Alex Howard explore how to use meditation to help release tension and break the cycle of stress and pain using elements of body scan technique. Alex is passionate about making physical and emotional healing accessible to everyone through his clinic, online platforms and books, inspired by his own journey with chronic fatigue syndrome as a teenager. The music that soundtracks Alex's guided meditation was composed by Misha Mullov-Abbado and recorded by the BBC Concert 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 you'll hear in this episode: Beethoven: 7 Variations On "Bei Männern, welche Liebe fühlen" WoO 46, Variation vi Adagio Misha Mullov-Abbado: The Stage Hand Chopin: Nocturne No. 8 in D flat Op. 27 No. 2 JS Bach: Double Violin Concerto in D Minor BWV1043, ii Largo

    31 min
  8. Make peace with imperfections with Katie Piper

    18/03/2024

    Make peace with imperfections with Katie Piper

    Izzy chats to best-selling author, speaker, TV presenter and charity founder Katie Piper who shares her own story of making peace with imperfections. Katie's meditation gives you space to become aware of the 'not good enough' tape and boost your self-worth. The music that soundtracks Katie's guided meditation was composed by Tayla-Leigh Payne and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this show is the perfect place to pick it up from. Music you'll hear in this epsidoe includes: Schumann: Dreaming from Scenes of Childhood Tayla-Leigh Payne: Meditation Berwald: Symphony No. 4 in E flat Major, ii Adagio Vivaldi: Concerto for 2 violins, 2 guitars 2 flutes in A mjaor RV585, ii Adagio

    31 min
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Join NAO and 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 reducing stress levels and making peace with imperfections 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 in BBC Sounds.

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