Best Non Sleep Deep Rest Podcasts (2025)

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Why Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Is the Missing Link in Your Personal Evolution 11:17

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Send us a text What if the breakthrough you’re craving doesn’t come from more hustle... but from deep, intentional rest? In this episode, we explore Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR)—a science-backed practice that helps your brain lock in transformation, accelerate learning, and restore energetic alignment. If you’ve ever said, “I’m doing the work, but no…

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Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR): A Guided Practice 18:17

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In this special episode of the Behavior/Shift Show, we turn down the lights and take a break. In this guided practice, Kurt leads a Non-Sleep Deep Rest session designed to help you reset your nervous system and recharge your mind — no prior meditation experience needed. Chapter Markers: [0:00] Intro [0:57] Practice Begins [17:41] Practice Ends…

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Tired of being overly busy? Discover the Busyness Barriers Keeping You from Finding Balance with Sandy Cooper 23:54

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Has busyness become a guest who has overstayed her welcome in your life and home? Discover the barriers that keep you from finding balance. Today, I'm chatting with Sandy Cooper from the Balanced Momcast on all things busyness. She offers valuable insight into why we often become overly busy and how to gain a genuine understanding of our busyness p…

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215: Warren Phillips, M.S. — AKA The Non-Toxic Dad | Are Toxins Stealing Your Sleep? How to Detox Your Home, Body & Nights 1:05:32

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Warren Phillips, M.S., the Non-Toxic Dad, he is leading a social movement educating and inspiring individuals to choose a non-toxic lifestyle. Warren is a passionate and energetic entrepreneur, he lives a non-toxic lifestyle and works tirelessly to educate the world about avoiding and removing toxins. Non-Toxic Dad has reached and impacted over 100…

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68. Tammuz Yoga Nidra for Seeing Within: Color Visualization & Memory (35 mins) 35:53

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This Nidra journey is rooted in the mystical energy of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, a time traditionally associated with the rectification of sight—not just physical seeing, but the sacred act of inner vision. In this practice, you’ll be gently guided through the inner lan…

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66. Yoga Nidra Survival Mode Medicine: Navigating Uncertainty (31 mins) 31:42

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... It's a chaotic time in many regions of the world and for many lives. If you've been going through survival mode, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, worried, scared, stressed, or tired, this soothing practice is for you. This Yoga Nidra journey is designed to support you in tim…

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214: Miesha Tate, UFC fighter & Big Brother Champ: Anticipatory Anxiety & Sleep For Performance (Plus My Insomnia Story!) 1:24:23

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Miesha Tate is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion and still an active fighter in the UFC. Outside of fighting, she hosts the Built for Growth podcast, where she interviews a wide range of guests on mindset, resilience, health, and entrepreneurship. She’s passionate about health and wellness and regularly speaks at events and conferences on topics l…

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Finding Your Personal Power in a World of Uncertainty 12:40

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Send us a text This Isn’t Just Heavy—It’s Real: Why We Need More Truth and Less Performance Welcome to another episode of The Cosmic Valkyrie—a podcast for shapeshifters, seekers, and sovereign women awakening to their truest power. I'm your host, Lynn Louise, and today we’re peeling back the curated filters to talk about something real: 🌀 The weig…

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Grieving Unfulfilled Dreams, Unmet Expectations, and Living Losses: Giving Ourselves Grace in Our Non-Finite Grief 20:39

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Support the show Subscribe to my weekly newsletter/blog post "Musings for UnPerfect Ponderers" here: www.shellysnead.substack.com.By Shelly Snead

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67. Unearthing Your Light in the Dark: Conversation with Diana Esther (64 mins) 1:09:23

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this enlightening episode we chat with the extraordinary Diana Esther Berschader. Diana shares her compelling life story from her upbringing in Soviet Russia to her miraculous spiritual awakening. She dives deep into the transformative experiences that shaped her p…

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The Illusion of Peace: Why Disconnecting from the World Dulls Your Power 11:50

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Send us a text You weren’t born to bypass the world. You were born to reshape it. In this episode, we dive deep into the rising trend of isolation in the name of “spiritual peace”—and why it’s costing us more than we realize. From nervous system regulation to subconscious programming, we explore how tuning out current events may calm your body… but…

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3 Biblical Tools to Navigate Challenges and Overcome Adversity with Myshel Wilkins: What happens when we praise God during difficult times, know our God-given authority, and claim God’s promises with unwavering ... 44:29

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Today's discussion with Myshel Wilkins is filled with wisdom to navigate challenges that bombard you with relentless intensity, and to do it with unwavering faith and hope. Faith has been the foundation of Myshel Wilkins' life. As the daughter of a Ghanaian mother and a missionary father, she grew up leading worship in churches around the world. Sh…

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Your Alchemy to Enlightenment: Tohil, Aries & the Fire of Becoming 14:07

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Send us a text The sky has opened. The energies are converging. And you’re being called into something ancient, bold, and beautifully disruptive… Body Teaser Description: There’s a sacred fire moving through the field right now—and it’s not here to burn you down. It’s here to awaken you. A rare cosmic triad is activating a vortex of clarity, courag…

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213: Ronda Holman, Co-Founder of Airway Coach: How Airway Dysfunction Sabotages Your Sleep—and What You Can Do to Fix It! 55:38

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Ronda Holman is The Airway Champion. She is the Co-Founder of Airway Coach a revolutionary approach to helping humans learn to help themselves breathe better while they sleep by developing protocols and systems to be preformed daily. She is a 25 year, US Airforce trained, dental assistant who has spent her entire career looking at airway disorders …

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Desperate to find joy in being a mom? Practical Ways to Enjoy your kids and leave mom guilt behind 49:38

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In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of joy, especially for moms who might feel their "joy meter" running low. We discuss how true joy isn't something we can conjure up on our own, and we unpack some supernatural and practical ways to find joy in being a mom. My guest today is Cara Dyck, author of the Each Ordinary Moment blog. As a mom t…

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65. Healing Ancestral Trauma & Karmic Debts: A Conversation with Edit B. Kiss(64 mins) 1:04:12

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, I sit down with Edit B Kiss, an energy healer and transformational coach, to explore deep trauma healing, karmic patterns, and spiritual growth. We dive into the power of Reiki, Karma Yoga, and 8th Chakra meditation to release ancestral trauma and bre…

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Does Waiting on God Have You Feeling Stuck? Three Ways to Turn Waiting Patiently into Active Waiting 19:16

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In a world of instant gratification and streaming services (where even commercials feel like an eternity!), we're losing our ability to wait patiently. And waiting on God can seem to last an eternity. But what if there's a way - backed by Scripture - to wait actively? The episode's core message comes from Psalm 27:13-14: "I am certain that I will s…

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The Willpower Fallacy: Why Motivation Fails 18:07

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We dismantle one of the most persistent myths in self-improvement: that success is all about willpower. Drawing on the work of Roy Baumeister and other behavioral science research, we reveal why willpower is a limited resource rather than a moral failing and why relying on it only sets you up for failure. Instead of hoping we have the strength to c…

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212: Dr. Neel Bulchandani, Integrative Airway & Feeding Chiropractor: Unraveling Tension: The Tongue, Fascia & Sleep Connection 1:00:37

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BIO: Dr. Neel Bulchandani is an intra- and inter-disciplinary healer specializing in solving complex problems related to sleep, airway, feeding, and mobility. He uses systems thinking and a kaleidoscopic approach (nod to Thomas Edison) in order to help all ages -- babies to adults. He began as a chiropractor 17 years ago, and then 9 years ago, when…

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64. Yoga Nidra to Integrate 10 Sefirot: Kabbalistic Meditation #8 (52 mins) 52:13

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you will be guided through a deep rest practice that integrates the pathways of the Kabbalistic energy centers (the sefirot). These mystical elements reveal how divine energy flows into and through you, facilitating a deeper connection with your soul's au…

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Tiny Habits Create Big Change 13:27

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In this week’s episode, we explore the science of less is more, for habits, that is. Inspired by BJ Fogg’s behavior model, we unpack how anchoring micro-actions (like flossing one tooth or taking one deep breath), can help us build momentum, identity, and sustainable routines. If you’re trying to start new habits - journaling, working out, or final…

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Experiencing Biblical Community: The Blessings of a Fellowship of Believers with Biblical Accountability 29:25

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Bonding over shared struggles. Calling each other out on blindspots. Coming out of hiding into authentic relationships. The fellowship of believers. The value of Biblical accountability. We are talking all things Biblical Community today on Episode #104 of UnPerfect. In this episode, Jody and Shelly draw from personal experiences and Biblical examp…

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Working Moms Are Homemakers Too: From Hustle Culture to Intentionally Spending Time With Family 30:00

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Today, we continue our discussion on being working moms and homemakers. Working women, along with busy moms everywhere, will gain life-giving insights on rejecting hustle culture and creating a home your family loves. In this episode, I continue an interview with author, mom, and English professor Charity Gibson to dive into her inspiring and pract…

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Using Pre- and Post-Mortems to Reach Your Goals 11:52

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This week on Behavior Shift, we’re sharing two powerful tools from the behavioral science playbook - pre-mortems and post-mortems. Planning ahead and recapping what happened are useful tools no matter what your goal is, and these techniques will help you anticipate failure before it happens and learn from both wins and losses after the fact. Whethe…

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63. Yoga Nidra for Embodied Manifestation (Malkhut): Kabbalistic Meditation #7 (35 mins) 35:34

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this soothing episode, we explore the final emanation on the Tree of Life, Malkchut, associated with the Divine Feminine/Shekhina and the concept of embodied manifestation of sacred sovereignty. In this episode of Na'aleh Yoga, you’re invited into the sacred stillness …

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Yoga Nidra for Sadness 34:06

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We all face inner storms. This gentle Yoga Nidra is offered for moments of deep sadness and grief—a space to meet your sorrow with tenderness. With loving guidance, you’ll be invited to step softly into the darkness, remembering the truth of who you are. Allow your heart to begin its quiet alchemy—transforming pain into presence, sorrow into the qu…

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Forest Walk Yoga Nidra for Sleep 28:14

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Let this soothing Yoga Nidra guide you into deep rest through the imagery of a tranquil forest walk at sunset. As the golden light fades and the sky deepens into night, you’ll be gently led into stillness—held by the quiet of the trees and the soft glow of the moon. Allow yourself to drift effortlessly into a peaceful, restorative sleep. Support th…

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Yoga Nidra for Anxiety Relief (with music) 31:39

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Anxiety is a natural response to stress—sometimes useful, sometimes overwhelming. This Yoga Nidra practice offers a gentle path inward, creating space for mental tension to soften and the nervous system to return to balance. Through soothing guidance, you’ll be led into a deep state of rest where clarity, peace, and inner calm can emerge. Yoga Nidr…

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Yoga Nidra for Self Love (with music) 31:32

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This guided Yoga Nidra invites you to reconnect with the quiet strength of self-love. No matter where you are on your journey or how you feel in this moment, you’ll be held in a space of safety and compassion. With softness and care, you’ll be guided inward—resourcing the innate capacity to open to love, beginning with yourself. Support the show Li…

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211: Dr. Eugene Lipov, Co-Founder & CMO of Stella: The Sleep-Trauma Connection -- New Procedure Calming PTSD & Supporting Sleep 59:21

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Dr. Eugene Lipov is one of the world’s leading experts on the treatment of symptoms related to post-traumatic stress. Truly, a pioneer in stellate ganglion treatment for symptoms of PTSD, he knows first-hand that trauma can be all-consuming. Growing up with a veteran father stricken with PTSD, and a mother with debilitating depression who eventuall…

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The Goal Gradient Effect 12:39

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Ever wonder why, once you can see the finish line, you start to sprint? Whether it’s a race, a project, or your tenth cup of coffee on a 12-punch card, it feels like when the end is near, we get much more determined to complete our goals. This is called the Goal Gradient Effect, and it’s the topic of this week’s episode. From rats in mazes to mile …

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Home Management for Working Women (and Busy Moms): Redefining the word “Homemaker,” and Strategies to Rest in Your Role 31:46

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Today we get a refreshing makeover of the word "homemaker." Working women - and busy moms in general - can absolutely prioritize home management and nurturing their families well. In this episode, I sit down with author, mom, and English professor Charity Gibson to dive into her inspiring and practical new book, The Working Homemaker: Employed Chri…

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210: Emily Neumann, Primal Trust™ Academy Mentor: From Dysregulation to Deep Rest: Unlocking Sleep Through Nervous System Healing 59:03

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BIO: Although Emily was previously trained and certified in Acupressure, Reiki, and other healing modalities, she found herself caught up in the chaos of corporate life for years- along the way having two children and working seven days a week, her personal perfect health storm came knocking. After going from doctor to doctor, countless testing and…

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62. Yoga Nidra for Grounding & Stability (Yesod): Kabbalistic Meditation #6 (32 mins) 32:45

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This yoga nidra explores the Kabbalistic emanation of Yesod, a spiritual bridge connecting the seen and unseen. Yesod serves as a meeting place where the energies of higher sefirot (emanations) of lovingkindness, inner strength, balance, endurance, and gratitude converge …

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209: Ben Azadi, Founder of Keto Kamp & Best Selling Author: Sleep, Sugar & Self-Image: Unlocking Metabolic Freedom 59:15

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In 2008, Ben Azadi was an obese man who went through a personal health transformation of releasing 80 pounds of extra weight, and getting metabolically healthy. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben has a 10 year mission to help over 1 million people naturally reverse their diab…

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The 6 Goal Categories That Shape Your Life 8:57

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In this episode, we lay out a simple framework to help you think more strategically about your goals—not just what you're aiming for, but where you're focusing your energy. We introduce six key areas of life that most goals tend to fall into and share how reflecting on these can unlock more balance, motivation, and meaning. With a few practical que…

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Important Topics In Women’s Health: Identity In Life's Seasons, Perimenopause and Hormones, Sex, Sleep and Midlife Health 24:22

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Today, we are unpacking some more important topics in Women's Health (check out the first half of our conversation in episode #100). Dr. Michaela Albertson joins us once more to talk about the emotional, physical, and spiritual shifts women experience in midlife. From hormonal changes and struggles with identity in life's seasons to the myth of “do…

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208: Todd Anderson, Co-Founder of Dream Performance & Recovery: 208: Todd Anderson, Co-Founder of Dream Performance & Recovery: Sleep Smarter, Breathe Better, Recover Faster: Your Guide to Optimized Sleep ... 36:03

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Todd is the co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Dream Performance & Recovery, makers of performance sleep products. His obsession and passion for fitness, nutrition, sleep and overall human performance optimization began when he was a walk-on for the Michigan State University football team. His successful college career led to an NFL opportunity …

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61. Yoga Nidra for Soft Glow & Gratitude (Hod): Kabbalistic Meditation #5 (31 mins) 31:12

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This illuminating Yoga Nidra practice, guides you through the Kabbalistic Sefirah of Hod, inviting you into the heart of divine humility, receptivity, and splendor. As you let go of efforts and enter into the fluid state between sleep and wakefulness, experience the gentl…

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Important Topics In Women’s Health: Loving Your Body, The Danger of Health and Wellness Culture, and Supplements for Women 30:08

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Our culture bombards us with unrealistic expectations and misleading messages that make it challenging to rest confidently in the identity our gracious Creator has given us. But my guest today skillfully and compassionately discusses important topics in women's health. Dr. Michaela Albertsen is a board-certified family practice physician, well-bein…

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Know Your "True Self" and Achieve Your Dreams 17:25

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Before you set your next big goal, ask yourself this: Do you really know what you want, or are you just chasing someone else’s dream? In this episode, we peel back the layers of goal-setting and uncover the foundational question that too many people skip: Who are you, really? Tune in to this insightful episode to reconnect with yourself, reestablis…

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60. Yoga Nidra for Confidence & Purpose (Netzach): Kabbalistic Meditation #4 (31 mins) 31:33

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you are guided on a transformative journey into the Kabbalistic sefira of Netzach, the emanation of endurance, confidence, and eternity. As the fourth of the seven lower divine emanations, Netzach represents the soul's relentless progression towards reali…

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207: Arjen de Jong, PhD: Founder & CEO, AirTulip: The Untold Connection Between Air Quality & Sleep—From Allergies to Snoring 50:06

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BIO: Arjen is a PhD aerospace engineer (NASA, Ferrari, Nikon, ASML). He likes to use engineering to make a positive impact. SHOWNOTES: 😴 How Arjen leveraged his aerospace and acoustics background to revolutionize sleep environments 😴 The origin story of AirTulip — a smart headboard that creates a "clean air bubble" around your sleep zone 😴 Why trad…

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Transform Your Brain with the Power of Gratitude 10:34

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Social media, bleak news cycles, and daily stressors can make it hard to focus on what’s going right, but there’s a powerful, research-backed way to shift your mindset - gratitude. Gratitude rewires your brain for positivity, boosts emotional well-being, and even improves sleep and relationships. Want a happier, more positive mindset? Discover how …

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5 Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners in an Age of Indulgence 32:47

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Do you regularly fast? What does the Bible say about fasting? What did Jesus say about it? How should modern-day followers of Jesus (you & me!) practice Biblical fasting? These are some of the questions Shelly and Jody are tackling in episode #99: 5 Things You Should Know When You Fast: Fasting for Beginners. Our discussion covers the following tal…

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59. Yoga Nidra for Balance & Harmonious Healing (Tiferet): Kabbalistic Meditation #3 (35 mins) 35:18

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This practice focuses on the third sefirah-- emanation based on Kabbalistic teachings-- Tiferet. Radiating from the heart center, Tiferet described as the heart of the tree of life and offers a space where compassion thrives within boundaries, creating harmony instead of …

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206: Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, Sleep Scientist, Founder of SleepSpace: How CBT-I, Sleep Tech, and Holistic Support Can Transform Your Sleep Journey 52:54

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Dr. Daniel Gartenberg is a sleep scientist and the founder and CEO of SleepSpace, a company that develops innovative solutions for improving sleep quality and health. He has a PhD in cognitive psychology from George Mason University and more than 15 years of experience in sleep research and technology. Dr. Gartenberg has received over $3.5 million …

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Stardust Sleep 40:08

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A Yoga Nidra for the deepest sleep. This forty-minute guided meditation slows down the breath and the mind so that the body can fully relax and drift off to a deep sleep. Rest and listen gently as you are guided through the deep layers of the body, the breath, and the mind until you float up into a night's sky full of stars while drifting off into …

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Yoga Nidra for Grief 40:00

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A guided meditation to support you while you process the intense emotions of grief. Support the show Listen on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/elkejohnson Subscribe @Restful Medicine on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWbsKjfzIbDRM8PeZfwqww/videos?view=0 Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560351875075 Elke…

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Deep Sleep 29:04

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Drift off to sleep with soft music and gentle guidance through this Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is like a mental massage, smoothing out the activity of thoughts and helping you to get the rest that you need. Support the show Listen on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/elkejohnson Subscribe @Restful Medicine on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channe…