Our Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease Anxiety 15 min Guided Meditation | Summer Solstice Finding Stillness in the Forest
Just the meditation
The Summer Solstice is a stillpoint - a moment that begs you to pause, to feel your feet on the earth, and restablish where you are going.
When anxiety floods your mind and the pressure to “keep going” feels overwhelming, stillness might feel like the last thing you need—but it’s exactly what this nature-inspired meditation practice offers. In this reflective and grounding episode, Meryl guides you through a mossy metaphor that gently invites you to stop, listen, and reconnect with your body’s inner wisdom.
Take a breath, settle onto a soft patch of moss (real or metaphorical), and listen now to reconnect with your calm center.
The nature soundscape you hear in today's episode invites us to journey from ocean, to jungle, to forest. You will hear:
Chimes and bowl recordings of Opal Hopkins
Ocean Surf: Maui
Jungle Frogs: Borneo Indonesia (Kalimantan) - Iban Territory
Jungle bird at night (common pootoo): Amazon Basin Ecuador - Cofan Territory
Wind and creek: Pacific Northwest
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Thank you to Nick McMahan for today’s nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:
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This podcast explores meditation, mental health and the power of connection, offering guidance for caregivers, healers, and therapists facing compassion fatigue, burnout, and other mental health struggles through self-care, self-compassion, and resilience. With a focus on anxiety, depression, and overwhelm, each episode provides tools like meditation, mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding to cultivate clarity and reduce stress. Listeners can also experience nature-inspired guided meditations, designed to bring peace and balance in times of distress.