Meditation, life’s milestones & finding your purpose with Maude Hirst
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Meditation, life’s milestones & finding your purpose
For this week’s slice of wellbeing, we speak to Maude Hirst, who has transition from a high flying acting career into unlocking the power of breathwork and meditation to soothe anxiety.
74% of adults in the UK are suffering with some form of anxiety, so what better way to start this week’s episode than with a short meditation led by Maude herself? If you think you don’t have the time for meditation, you’re probably someone who needs it the most, so we’ve absolutely got you covered.
Do you find it hard to sit still with your eyes closed? Join the club! Body scans? Visual? Yoga Nidra? There’s so many types of meditation. Where do you start?! Maude shares some tips and advice on finding the right type and style of meditation for you and your life. Hint: it can be different for each of us.
In this episode, we also cover how feeling the societal pressures to hit certain milestones in life can define who we are, Vipasana, breath work and how changing your breath can change how you feel. We discuss the difference between mindfulness and meditation and delve into Maude’s journey from the acting world to the world of meditation and everything in between.
By the end of this episode you’ll have tools and techniques that you can turn to when you feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you’ll know the difference between mindfulness and meditation and you’ll have a strong starting point for your meditation practice.
Time Stamps
0208 What have you changed your mind on in the past 10 years
0319 A meditation practice
0813 Maude’s early journey: from acting - meditation
1217 Societal pressures & approaching 30
1357 Creativity & career change
1507 10 day silent retreat (Vipassana)
1957 Self-love & how to deal with self-doubt & stress
2746 The science behind meditation & finding your own practice
3210 How to use meditation for stress and anxiety
3656 Types of meditation
3934 Meditation Vs Sleep
4203 Tips to start your own meditation practice
4425 Mindfulness Vs Meditation
4538 Types of meditation, apps and practitioners
4900 Exploring and dismissing labels
5034 What does LWBW be well mean to you?
