Nature-Based Meditations

Our Mindful Nature explores the deep connection between the land and Self through nature-based meditations that invite us back into belonging - to each other, our ancestors, the earth, and all beings that make up this universe. 

This podcast features interviews, guided meditations, and collaborations with some of the top nature field recordists of our time. Each episode is created with the goal of fostering connection and resilience in the face of climate crisis. You can expect classes centered on accessible, equitable, communal well-being primarily through nature-based meditations created through the lens of Tantric meditation and Spiritual Ecology.

Now, let’s grab a cup of tea, a comfy seat and settle in for today’s practice. 

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The Unexpected Link Between PTSD Treatment & Meditation for Emotional Exhaustion

Feeling emotionally drained and completely exhausted? Ever wondered if there's a way to restore your energy and reset your nervous system through meditation?

Compassion fatigue and emotional burnout are all too common, especially when juggling the demands of caregiving, work, and personal life.

Take a deep breath, settle in, and press play to immerse yourself in a meditation practice that will help you release exhaustion and regain a sense of calm and renewal.

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Spring Equinox Meditation {Live Retreat Recording}

Just The Meditation: Spring Equinox ✨

In this special live-recorded meditation from our retreat, you’ll be guided through the ancient symbolism of the golden egg—representing protection, potential, and prophecy—to awaken your inner wisdom and set powerful intentions for the months ahead.

Take a deep breath, step into this sacred space, and allow yourself to align with the natural rhythms of renewal. Press play to experience a meditation that will leave you feeling grounded, inspired, and deeply at peace.

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How to Sit with Grief: A Meditation Practice for When Sadness Feels Too Big

Grief, sadness, and heartache can feel all-consuming, making it difficult to stay present. Today's meditation practice is an invitation to hold these emotions with care—not to fix or erase them, but to nurture connection to ourselves, others, and the natural world.

Experience a guided meditation practice infused with poetry, breathwork, grounding techniques, and the sounds of Glacier National Park to hold space for your emotions with kindness.

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3 Ways to Meditate Through Heartache Without Feeling Overwhelmed

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by grief that it seemed to erase every other emotion? In those moments, meditation might feel impossible—but what if it could become a space for tenderness rather than escape?

Grief, sadness, and heartache can feel all-consuming, making it difficult to stay present. This episode explores how meditation can help us hold these emotions with care—not to fix or erase them, but to nurture connection to ourselves, others, and the natural world.

Take a deep breath, find a quiet place, and press play to explore a compassionate approach to meditating with grief.

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Nurtured by Nature: Meditation for Anxiety

Just The Meditation ✨

In our fast-paced world filled with uncertainty, finding stability can seem impossible. But what if you could stand strong like a mountain through life's storms?

In this meditation, you'll experience a peaceful meditation practice focused on equanimity—that steady, balanced quality that helps you remain centered when everything around you is changing.

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How to Use Meditation as a Tool for Navigating Anxiety and Stress

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant changes in life? Struggling to find stability in the chaos? This meditation explores the power of equanimity—your ability to stay steady like a mountain amidst life’s storms.

In a world where personal stress, anxiety and global turmoil seem never-ending, how do we stay grounded? Through meditation, we can develop a sense of inner steadiness that allows us to navigate uncertainty with more ease. This episode provides a reflective practice to help you cultivate resilience and balance.

Take a deep breath and press play—immerse yourself in this guided meditation to find your steady center amidst life’s changing winds.

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Honoring Our National Parks: A Meditation for Connection and Gratitude

How can we honor and protect the sacred lands that sustain us? Join this special meditation practice dedicated to the Earth, where we deepen our connection and commitment to its well-being.

With national parks and natural spaces under increasing threat from policy rollbacks, climate change, and resource exploitation, it’s easy to feel powerless. But through mindful reflection and meditation, we can cultivate a deeper relationship with the Earth—one that moves beyond gratitude into active reciprocity.

Press play now and join this transformative meditation to honor, support, and deepen your relationship with the Earth. 🌍

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Support Our Mindful Nature

Since 2016, I have joyfully poured all my creative energy into the creation of this podcast. It has grown from an occasional meditation offering to a weekly show with interviews, book recommendations, guided practices and high-quality nature soundscapes. If these offerings support you and your meditation practice, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support the growth of this labor of love. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing  this podcast with a friend or leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.


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