Do you feel like a fraud? If the answer is yes, you might have imposter syndrome.  Hear meditation expert Leah discuss what imposter syndrome is and how it shows up for different people, how imposter syndrome can influence perceptions of success, and the psychology behind imposter syndrome.  For more support on your self-confidence journey, find Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss how mental health impacts relationships, how to talk about struggles with a partner, and providing emotional support. They highlight the significance of open communication, seeking help, and creating a non-judgmental space for supporting each other's mental health in a relationship.

What would you be willing to do to strengthen your relationship?  Hear meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss why meditating as a couple can strengthen your relationship, how to meditate as a couple in a way that works for you, and why they both meditate with their spouses. For more relationship support, try the Couples meditation in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

What makes a relationship toxic? And if you’ve fallen into bad patterns, how can you work your way out of them? Hear meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss why it could be unhelpful to label a relationship as toxic and how to recognize common unhealthy relational patterns. They talk with married meditation coaches Camille Maurine and Lorin Roche about the healthy communication tools that have helped them keep their decades-long relationship strong.  For more relationship support, find Ofosu and Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Do adults need a bedtime? Sleep science suggests they do. Hear meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss why it’s important to have a bedtime (even as an adult), the science of how bedtime consistency affects sleep, and practical tips for maintaining a consistent bedtime. For more sleep support, find Ofosu and Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

What makes a good sleep routine, and how can you actually keep up with it? Hear meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss how life gets in the way of what we should do in our evening routine and practical tips for making your nightly rituals a little bit better. For more sleep support, find Ofosu and Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

What can kids teach us about evening routines? According to sleep science, it’s that they yield a lot of positive benefits, like good sleep hygiene and more quality sleep. Hear meditation expert Leah discuss the science behind evening routines and quality sleep and what kids can teach us about healthy evening routines. For more sleep support, find Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

Leah guides you through a quick breathwork meditation that you can do wherever you are. Learn about a few simple breathing exercises—like Extended Inhaling and the Breath of Fire technique—that’ll leave you feeling energized. Looking for more meditations like this one? Unlock your FREE YEAR of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 📣 Update on our show: We’ll be releasing new episodes with different lengths, styles, and release dates in the coming weeks. Stay tuned: Our next episode will be out on July 10.

In honor of Men's Health Month, Ofosu and Leah talk with author and Army veteran SupaNova Slom about the importance of men's mental well-being and the practical first step to nurturing it: self-acceptance. 📲 Want to start your journey toward self-acceptance? Unlock your FREE YEAR of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch this episode and more exclusive content: https://youtu.be/SzshjSxz13M 📚 More about SupaNova Slom: SupaNova is a holistic health educator, musician, Army veteran, and author. You can order his book, "Man Heal Thyself: The Wellness Warrior's Journey To Self Mastery," here: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Heal-Thyself-Wellness-Warriors/dp/B08Z2X28K7 🧘 About Balance: Well Balanced is co-hosted by meditation experts Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. 🎧 What's in this episode: (00:00) The importance of self-acceptance in personal growth (02:43) The importance of self-acceptance in family and work roles (04:38) Practical tips for practicing self-acceptance: From self-evaluation to self-love (11:19) Meeting SupaNova Slom (12:24) The connection between self-acceptance and wellness: Insights from "Man Heal Thyself" (17:12) How self-acceptance facilitates personal development (18:31) Starting your self-acceptance journey with meditation

Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own body? Expert meditation coaches Ofosu and Leah have, and they discuss how body scan meditation is a powerful way they reconnect with themselves. They also talk about its benefits, various techniques, and tips for incorporating body scan meditation into your daily routine. ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch this episode and more exclusive content: https://youtu.be/xOqvDieDDA4 📲 Want to experience the benefits of body scan meditation for yourself? Unlock your FREE YEAR of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 🧘 About Balance: Well Balanced is co-hosted by meditation experts Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. 🎧 What's in this episode: (00:00) What is a body scan meditation? An overview (02:43) Benefits of body scan meditations: Relaxation, mindfulness, and more (04:38) Techniques for practicing body scan meditation: Best practices (06:23) The connection between body scan meditation and mind-body wellness (08:49) Incorporating body scan meditation into your daily routine: Tips and strategies (12:31) Using body scan meditation to manage stress and anxiety: Cultivating a sense of calm and well-being (17:05) The role of guided meditations in body scan meditation: Finding the right teacher or resource with the Balance app