A Short Meditation Podcast 

First This

First This is a short mindfulness and meditation podcast by Kathryn Nicolai, creator of Nothing Much Happens. Take ten minutes to settle your mind, observe your breath, and be gently led through a meditation practice.

First this, then that.

 
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Each Moment

A guided mindfulness meditation on observing thoughts, emotions, and sensations without reacting. Learn how awareness and equanimity can help old wounds soften over time.

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Number 3

A calming mindfulness practice about observing sensations, releasing emotions, and allowing experiences to move through without judgment.

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A Generous Eye

A calming mindfulness practice for releasing judgment, softening tension, and inviting more patience into your day.

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Say Less

A simple breath-focused meditation to help you reset, refocus, and return to the present moment.

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Froglessness

A short breathing meditation and the story of β€œfrog mind,” reminding us that returning to the present moment is a practice everyone shares.

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Hang On With Me

A gentle breathing meditation about companionship, sharing the weight of the world, and remembering you’re not alone.

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Solidarity Sit

A short mindfulness practice for moments of collective stress and uncertainty. Sit with your breath, honor heaviness, and allow emotions without fixing or reframing.

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