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

Ofosu and Leah talk with former Real Housewife of New Jersey and activist for childhood cancer Dina Cantin about her journey toward living a life with more compassion. They also discuss practical tips for developing empathy and communicating with kindness, and Dina shares her top five life lessons. 📲 Want to learn how to be more compassionate and increase your overall well-being? Unlock your FREE YEAR of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 📚 More about Dina Cantin: Dina Cantin is the creator of Project Ladybug, a supportive ally of DCG Giving, and a former Real Housewife of New Jersey. 📱 Follow Dina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dina/ 🎤 Listen to Dina’s podcast, Dina Does, here: https://dinadoespodcast.com/podcast ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch this episode and more exclusive content: https://youtu.be/rkMlgsZROSE 🧘 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) Meet Dina Cantin (02:50) The power of compassion: Why it matters in today's world (03:45) Dina's turning point toward living a life of compassion (06:08) Developing empathy and understanding: Tips and techniques (07:47) Communicating with kindness: Strategies for effective and compassionate communication (10:32) Cultivating compassion in relationships: Tips for building stronger connections with others (12:42) Dina's top five life lessons: Practices for cultivating compassion through self-care (14:14) Compassion in action: Making a positive difference in the world (19:46) Starting your journey toward greater compassion with the Balance app

Ofosu and Leah talk with certified coach and clinician María-Victoria Albina about the causes, effects, and challenges of the Sunday scaries. They also share other practical tips for managing work-related stress and anxiety, establishing a healthy work-life balance, and cultivating greater mindfulness and well-being. 📲 Ready to start managing your work-related stress and anxiety? Unlock your FREE YEAR of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 📚 More about María-Victoria: María-Victoria is a trained Nurse Practitioner and Master Certified Life Coach. Her mission is for her clients to stop feeling anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed, so they can have better relationships with their partners, parents, and themselves. You can learn more about her work here: https://victoriaalbina.com/ 🎤 Listen to María-Victoria’s podcast, Feminist Wellness, here: https://victoriaalbina.com/podcast/ 📱 Follow María-Victoria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriaalbinawellness/ ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch this episode and more exclusive content: https://youtu.be/0gC1sySGYSw 🧘 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) Ofosu's experience with the Sunday scaries (01:33) Leah's experience with the Sunday scaries (03:40) Meeting María-Victoria (04:29) The psychology of the Sunday scaries: Understanding the causes (09:07) Effects of the Sunday scaries on mental health: How meditation can help (11:39) Coping strategies for dealing with the Sunday scaries: Tips and techniques (12:44) The importance of self-compassion and self-care: Cultivating self-awareness and self-love (18:39) Communicating with colleagues or supervisors about work-related stress: Setting healthy boundaries (22:49) Starting your journey toward greater mindfulness with the Balance app

Ofosu recently made a commitment to have more productive mornings, but it's been difficult for him to become a "morning person." So he talks with Leah and Greg Hammer, MD, about the benefits of waking up early, the science behind sleep and your circadian rhythm, and the strategies for incorporating meditation into a morning routine. They also share other practical tips for creating a sustainable morning routine that sets the tone for a productive, fulfilling day ahead. 📚 More about Greg Hammer, MD: Dr. Hammer is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, mindfulness expert, and the author of GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals, which you can order here: https://www.amazon.com/GAIN-Without-Pain-Happiness-Professionals/dp/1951104013/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 🩺 You can also learn more about Dr. Hammer and his work here: https://greghammermd.com/ ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch this episode and more exclusive content: https://youtu.be/R-MuUaP1Zzk 📲 Ready to start your journey toward becoming a morning person? 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) Why Ofosu's trying to become a morning person (01:41) Meeting Dr. Greg Hammer (02:17) Can you change your circadian rhythm? (03:18) Why you should pay close attention to your sleep hygiene (03:52) Rewiring your brain to become a joyful morning person (06:10) How to establish a morning meditation practice (09:33) Bringing intention into your morning routine (and your entire day) (11:07) How to make sure your morning routine is sustainable (11:59) Caffeine and alcohol's impact on your sleep (15:11) The importance of always having a plan (16:49) Creating a morning ritual with the Balance app

Ofosu and Leah guide you through a quick meditation for anxiety that you can do wherever you are. Learn how practicing a few simple breathing exercises—and some gratitude—can ease any anxiety you're experiencing in just a few minutes. ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch the latest episode and more exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3KZCtLT 📣 Update on our show: We’re moving to a new release schedule. So from now on, we'll release new episodes every other Monday. Our next full episode will be out on April 24. 📲 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) An update on Well Balanced (00:46) Meditation for anxiety (04:02) Why do we experience anxiety? (05:11) How to get a free year of Balance, a personalized meditation app