The Music & Meditation Podcast

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Jun 29, 2025 • 31min

Focus on forgiveness with Jillian Turecki

Izzy and Jillian Turecki chat about what stands in our way of forgiveness and how meditation can help us move through it. Jillian is a certified relationship expert, author, teacher and podcast host, who leads a guided meditation to help us navigate through the difficulties of forgiveness.The music that soundtracks Jillian's guided meditation was composed by Sun Keting 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 heard in this episode: Mozart: Piano Trio in B flat major K502, second movement Sun Keting: Concord
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Jun 22, 2025 • 31min

Navigate changing friendships with Emma Reed Turrell

Izzy and Emma Reed Turrell explore how meditation can help handle changing friendships and consider transitions from different angles. Emma is a a psychotherapist, author and podcaster who leads a guided meditation which helps us change our approach so we can navigate friendship transitions more smoothly. The music that soundtracks Emma's guided meditation was composed by Simmy Singh and recorded by Simmy and the BBC Scottish Symphony 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 heard in this episode: Mozart: Clarinet Quintet K581, Larghetto Simmy Singh: Close Your Eyes and See" Faure: Pavane Chopin: Prelude No. 15, Op. 28
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Jun 15, 2025 • 31min

Concentrate on your own path with Aisha Carrington

Izzy and Aisha Carrington look at how meditation can help us concentrate on our own path rather than compare ourselves to others and be affected by the expectations of those around us. Aisha is an intuitive guide plus wellness and relaxation expert, who leads a guided meditation which helps us feel free of pressure so we can live from a place of authenticity. The music that soundtracks Aisha's guided meditation was composed by Maddy Chassar-Hesketh and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony 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 heard in this episode: Dvorak: Symphony No.2, second movement Maddy Chassar Hesketh: Dream Song/In 4 [tell me what you know!] Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, Op.101 Boccherini: String Quintet in E major Op.13 No.5, Minuet
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Jun 8, 2025 • 31min

Prepare like a pro with Don Macpherson

Izzy and Don Macpherson chat about how meditation can help us mentally prepare for challenges more effectively. Don is a mind coach with a background in sports psychology who leads a guided meditation to help boost confidence and prepare like a pro. The music that soundtracks Don's guided meditation was composed by Laura Jurd and recorded by Laura and the BBC Scottish Symphony 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 heard in this episode: Chopin: Andante spianato et grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22 Laura Jurd: Prepare like a pro Biebel: Ave Maria Bach: Ave Maria / Prelude in C
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Jun 1, 2025 • 31min

Let go of guilt: Julia Samuel

Julia Samuel, a renowned psychotherapist and author specializing in grief and emotional wellbeing, joins the conversation to tackle the heavy burden of guilt. She uncovers how guilt can signify care and offers strategies for transforming it into self-compassion. Through a soothing guided meditation, Julia encourages mindfulness to help listeners recognize and release guilt as they navigate growth and change. The episode beautifully intertwines music, enhancing the meditative experience and fostering connection.
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May 25, 2025 • 31min

Be in the present with Light Watkins

Izzy and Light Watkins look at how meditation can help us to live in the present. Light is a mindfulness expert, best-selling author and transformational speaker who leads a guided meditation which encourages us to embrace the now, using present moment awareness to lessen worries about the past or concerns for the future. The music that soundtracks Light's guided meditation was composed by Zoe Dixon and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony 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 heard in this episode: Marianne Von Martinez: Sinfonia in C major Zoe Dixon: Meditation Haydn: String Quartet in G Major HIII.Op76 No.1 - Adagio sostenuto Beethoven: Piano Variations in C Major on a Waltz by Diabelli - XXIV
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May 18, 2025 • 31min

Define your boundaries with Helen Marie

Helen Marie, a psychotherapist, author, and podcast host, shares insights on defining personal boundaries to protect mental and physical health. She discusses how saying yes can lead to burnout and highlights the importance of confident 'no' responses. Through engaging visualizations and a guided meditation, she redefines boundaries as flexible protections rather than restrictions. Listeners can learn practical tips for boundary-setting, using bodily awareness and nightly reflections to strengthen their limits and maintain their wellbeing.
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May 11, 2025 • 31min

Evolve with change with Deepak Chopra

Izzy and Deepak Chopra explore how we can evolve with change to welcome transformation within ourselves and in our lives. Deepak is a physician, world-renowned speaker and author who writes about integrative wellbeing and spiritual intelligence. In this episode, he leads a guided meditation to help us understand how we can adapt and make consciously informed choices. The music that soundtracks Deepak's guided meditation was composed by Erland Cooper and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and violinist Freya Goldmark. 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 can hear in this episode: Beethoven: Moonlight Sonata Erland Cooper: Birds of Paradise
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May 6, 2025 • 2min

Welcome to Series 5 of The Music & Meditation Podcast

Host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the fifth series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics such as defining your boundaries to navigating friendships, with specially created ten-minute guided meditations from a range of experts, all enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack.
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May 4, 2025 • 31min

Ease social anxiety with Stuart Sandeman

Izzy and Stuart Sandeman look at how we can ease social anxiety to live a more confident life. Stuart is a breath coach, author and radio host who leads a guided meditation to help us approach social anxiety differently and feel more grounded in our bodies.The music that soundtracks Stuart's guided meditation was composed by Nathan James Dearden 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.

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