269 episodes

Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Meditative Story is an original series produced by WaitWhat and supported by our members. Our community tells us that they listen to the same episodes over and over again, and according to data provided by Apple Podcasts, Meditative Story may have the highest engagement of any podcast in the world. And that makes us proud!

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 2.9K Ratings

Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Meditative Story is an original series produced by WaitWhat and supported by our members. Our community tells us that they listen to the same episodes over and over again, and according to data provided by Apple Podcasts, Meditative Story may have the highest engagement of any podcast in the world. And that makes us proud!

    To do hard things, be adaptable, by Alex Honnold

    To do hard things, be adaptable, by Alex Honnold

    Alex Honnold, renowned rock climber and the subject of the documentary Free Solo, has always known how to do hard things. Yet he’s also had to learn that his drive to push himself will only take him so far. In today's episode, he tells the story of how he’s come to understand the importance of reading the conditions of the environment, and learning to adapt.

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    If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to the show, and we’d be so grateful.

    Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com

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    • 27 min
    Finding inspiration from strong women, by Rohan Gunatillake

    Finding inspiration from strong women, by Rohan Gunatillake

    In honor of International Women’s Day, Rohan relates the story of a woman who greatly influenced his journey towards mindfulness and unknowingly helped shape the course of his life — Gaia House co-founder Christina Feldman. As this calming and enlightening anecdote unwinds, Rohan invites you to reflect on the strong women in your own life and examine how they embody the qualities you wish to see in yourself.

    If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to the show, and we’d be so grateful.

    Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com

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    • 12 min
    How I connect to my unique place in history, by Zuri Adele

    How I connect to my unique place in history, by Zuri Adele

    Actress Zuri Adele, known for playing Malika Williams on the popular Freeform show Good Trouble, spent parts of her childhood largely isolated. But while attending Spelman College in Atlanta, Zuri becomes immersed in the rich history and ritual of the African diaspora. This week, Zuri shows us how embracing her community and her unique place in history allows her to trade her feelings of isolation for connection.

    Listen to Morgan Harper Nichols' episode of Meditative Story, "Belonging can be found far from home": ​​https://listen.meditativestory.com/MorganHarperNicholsPIO

    Find Zuri on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/zuriadele/

    Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com

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    • 34 min
    Stay open to find belonging, by Tami Simon

    Stay open to find belonging, by Tami Simon

    Tami Simon, founder of the spiritual wisdom publishing house Sounds True, goes through much of her life feeling like an alien. Often misunderstood, Tami yearns to discover where she fits in. In today’s episode, she shares the story of how an otherworldly experience teaches her that she can tune into the frequency of finding belonging.

    Listen to Henry Shukman's Meditative Story here: https://listen.meditativestory.com/HenryShukmanNL

    Find out more about the incredible offerings from Sounds True here: https://www.soundstrue.com

    Find Sounds True on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/soundstrue/

    If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to the show, and we’d be so grateful.

    Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com

    Sign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribe

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    • 35 min
    Rethinking our relationship with time, by Rohan Gunatillake

    Rethinking our relationship with time, by Rohan Gunatillake

    What can we discover about time when we slow down and focus on each passing moment? This Leap Year gives us a special opportunity to reflect on our relationship with time. Join Rohan in this guided meditation about the nature of time, and how to embrace the fact that time, at its core, means change.

    We value your input. Please find the Meditative Story Survey here: https://meditativestory.com/survey

    If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to the show, and we’d be so grateful.

    Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com

    Sign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribe

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    • 11 min
    Redefine your generational patterns, by Marcia Gay Harden

    Redefine your generational patterns, by Marcia Gay Harden

    Tony and Academy Award-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden recognizes that, like so many of us, she is who she is because of the people that raised her. In this episode, Marcia Gay tells the story of how she’s learned to reevaluate all that she inherited from her parents, and to let go of learned patterns that no longer serve her.

    To hear more from Marcia Gay, check out her upcoming children’s mindful bedtime podcast “Snoriezzz,” co-produced by Natalie Peyton.

    Listen to Shawn Colvin's Meditative Story, "What my father gave me": http://listen.meditativestory.com/ShawnColvinWW

    Find out more about Marcia Gay here: http://theofficialmarciagayharden.com/

    Find Marcia Gay on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mgh_8

    We value your input. Please find the Meditative Story Survey here: https://meditativestory.com/survey

    If this episode resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your reflections by rating and reviewing Meditative Story in your podcast player. It helps other listeners find their way to the show, and we’d be so grateful.

    Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.com

    Sign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribe

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
2.9K Ratings

2.9K Ratings

Arob1 ,

Transitions

This podcast is my way to transition from the bed to the floor to start my day

bhaktilila ,

Beautiful calm

Love this genius energy!
Rohan voice is captivating. One can feel the generosity and kindness immediately. Writing is superb! Gratitude from depths of being🙏🏼

Bob Norman 51 ,

Always inspiring and relaxing… Awesome!

Rohan, along with the whole Meditative Story team, seem to bring out the best in each guest, and inspire me to look at my own life in new ways.

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