Podcast Series Self-Care Daily with Rachel Brathen

Gratitude and a Sense of Flow

We are hard-wired to focus on the things that aren’t working in our lives. As a survival mechanism, it’s important for us to constantly consider anything that might be a threat or obstacle. But it’s really draining! In today’s gratitude practice, Rachel will guide you to flip your perspective and spend a moment shining the light on everything that is flowing in your life.

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A Meditation to Soften the Resistance

You cannot will yourself to let go - but you can find a softening within the body. If you’re resisting something, a beautiful place to find relief is in meditation. In today’s episode, Rachel guides you through a gentle practice, making your way through each part of the body, recognizing your patterns of tension, and letting go physically.

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This Week, I Will Stop Resisting

We can try to control things, but at the end of the day we need to put our trust in the universe. There are some things that we just have no power over. For this week’s intention, you are going to let go of any resistance you may be holding onto and work toward accepting things the way they are. This isn’t easy! But some of life’s most beautiful moments happen in the unknown.

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Sending A Love Letter of Gratitude

Telling someone just how much they mean to you can change the outlook of their entire day. For today’s gratitude practice, you are going to send a love note to someone who has supported you, who has always been there for you, and who you are so, so grateful for. Don’t be afraid to get vulnerable and intimate with your feelings. Tune in to begin.

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A Meditation to Connect to the Divine

Life is cyclical. You will have times when you feel drained and times when you have so much to give. But no matter what is going on on a surface level, you have an intrinsic force within you that is always there. In today’s episode, Rachel will guide you through a meditation to connect to the breath, sense your heart beat, and feel how your body flows with the earth.

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Loving Connection as Self-Care

It’s a beautiful thing to let yourself be held by someone you love. For this week’s self-care practice, you are going to have present, grounded contact with a partner, a friend, or even a pet. Rachel will guide you through the process of a conscious hug. Tune in to begin.

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