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Apr 2024
20m 37s

1025: Embracing Comfort Amidst Pain And ...

GINA RYAN
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In today's episode, Gina shares a guided meditation to help you find comfort even amidst anxiety and pain. This the immense gift that mindfulness and meditation can offer persons suffering with anxiety or situational turmoil: an oasis of peace and calm amidst all the suffering and difficulties. Listen in for a calming, peaceful guided meditation that can help you discover a special space of peace within your own consciousness.

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Chapters

0:23 Embracing Comfort Amidst Pain

4:04 Creating a Safe Place

7:16 Being Present with Sensations

9:19 Visualizing a Peaceful Place

10:51 Noticing Details in Imagination

13:22 Engaging Senses in Imaginary Environment

16:14 Accepting Pain and Changing Thoughts

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, we delve into the theme of finding comfort amidst pain and anxiety. The host, Gina Ryan, guides listeners through a healing meditation aimed at creating a safe space within themselves to alleviate chronic pain and anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of changing negative mental images associated with suffering and replacing them with peaceful visualizations to foster acceptance and relaxation.


Listeners are encouraged to find a comfortable position and focus on their breath to initiate relaxation. As the meditation progresses, Gina prompts them to acknowledge and explore sensations of pain or discomfort without resistance. By visualizing a cherished serene place, individuals are guided to immerse themselves in the details of this peaceful setting, engaging all senses to enhance the experience of relaxation and tranquility.


Through this guided meditation, listeners are invited to embrace the sensations and surroundings of their chosen safe place, fostering a stronger mind-body connection and promoting a sense of inner peace. By practicing this technique, individuals can effectively manage distressing moments by refocusing on calming imagery, thereby reducing the escalation of pain and fear while promoting overall well-being.


As the meditation concludes, Gina encourages listeners to gradually return to their surroundings, carrying the newfound sense of peace and connection with them. By incorporating this practice into their routine, individuals can cultivate a powerful tool for navigating moments of distress and promoting a harmonious relationship with their body and mind. Join us for future episodes as we continue to explore strategies for finding peace and calm amid life's challenges.

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