Sometimes on Meditative Story, we break from our usual episodes to share a reflection from our host, Rohan Gunatillake, occasioned by moments that we might like to take a beat to sit with. Today, Rohan welcomes the interstellar shift in our solar system that produces the Spring Equinox. On our special planet we call home, we only experience two days per year ... Show More
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What my father gave me, by Shawn Colvin
Shawn Colvin grows up in a dangerous house. There’s a dad with a hair-trigger temper. But there’s also a dad who builds things, and who plays music, who teaches Shawn how to play a guitar. Years later, an out-of-the-blue phone call gives Shawn the opportunity to explain to her da ... Show More
35m 19s
Sep 15
How the natural world connects us all, by Indy Officinalis
Urban farmer Indy Officianalis, host of National Geographic’s Farm Dreams, grew up knowing that nature was the place she felt most comfortable. When the world made her feel different, it was her private escape where she belonged. In this week’s episode, Indy tells the story of wh ... Show More
34m 27s
Sep 8
Let them see you cry, by Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani, activist and founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, prides herself on being in control. She’s always been the one to say “I got this.” But after years of struggling to achieve her lifelong goal of being a mother, the weight of powering through the pain gets to ... Show More
32m 55s
Jun 2025
Seasons change, so will you: Become the thriving person you want to be
Fearne is marking the summer solstice by reflecting on the Happy Place episodes that’ll help you connect with nature, mysticism, and in turn, your inner self. It’s time to get back in touch with who we really are deep down underneath all the external, modern-day trappings of busy ... Show More
41m 28s
Oct 2023
58. Finding Inner Peace and Calm - A Guided Meditation
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's chaos? Join Rochelle Fox in this episode as she guides you through a meditation designed to rediscover pockets of peace, love, and light within.This meditation will recharge your soul and help you realign, creating a ripple effect on the worl ... Show More
18m 9s