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Our Mindful Nature: Meditation Inspired by Nature to Soothe the Overwhelmed Mind and Ease Anxiety

Meryl Arnett, Meditation Teacher & Trainer
Meditation
Nature
Mindfulness
Mental Health
Anxiety
Nature Soundscapes
Grief
Burnout
Gratitude
Cooking
Nature-Based Meditation
Forest Bathing
Mediation
Rest
Tantric Meditation
Heartfulness
Poetry
Creativity
Nature-Based Practices
Time

Feeling overwhelmed despite your best self-care practices? You’re not alone. Anxiety, stress, and mental health struggles are at an all-time high — even for those of us in healing professions. After teaching and practicing meditation for 15+ years, host Meryl Arnett shares the secret to deep, restorative and helpful meditation practices - nature-inspired meditation. Meryl’s soothing guidance and h... more

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Latest Episodes

11 years ago, this podcast began as a simple gift for a handful of meditation students. Today, it comes to a close with a full heart and deep gratitude.

In this final episode of Our Mindful Nature, host and meditation teacher Meryl Arnett shares a p... more

Can preparing dinner become a mindfulness practice?

In this conversation, Meryl sits down with cookbook author and podcast creator Nicki Sizemore to explore how intention, gratitude, and presence can transform even the most ordinary meal into someth... more

What if one of the most profound mindfulness practices isn't found on a meditation cushion, but around a table instead?

In this conversation, meditation teacher Meryl Arnett sits down with anthropologist, meditation teacher and author Dr. Ashanté Re... more

What if you could experience the complete journey of a spring rainstorm from beginning to end? This extended nature listening episode offers the full, unedited soundscape that formed the backdrop for the three-part "Chasing the Ephemeral" meditation ... more

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Nicki Sizemore
Cookbook author and podcast creator
Mind, Body, Spirit, Food
Episode: The Mindful Kitchen: Simple Rituals for Cooking with Intention, Gratitude, and Joy
Ashanté Reese
Author of Gather, Black Food, Nourishment, and the Art of Togetherness
Episode: Beyond the Cushion: Food, Gathering, and Community as Mindfulness Practice
James Crews
Poet, author of 'Love Is All Is for All of Us' and 'Turning Toward Grief'
Episode: Personal and Global Grief: How to Process Both Without Overwhelm Through Meditation & Poetry
David Treleaven
Author and meditation teacher specializing in trauma-sensitive mindfulness practices
Episode: Safe Meditation Practices for Trauma Survivors: Expert Tips from David Treleaven
Eve Payor
Guest host and certified guide in nature therapy
Singing Pines
Episode: Fall Equinox Forest Bathing Experience: Guided Nature Meditation Practice
Day Shilcret
Artist and ritualist, focused on supporting individuals navigating transitions and healing through ritual.
Episode: How Ritual, Nature and Meditation Help Transform Overwhelm Into Resilience During a Time of Global Anxiety
Dr. Adam Dorsay
Psychologist and bestselling author
Super Psyched Podcast
Episode: 4 Simple Ways to Foster Connection and Improve Mental Health
Dr. Adam Dorsey
Author and host of the Super Psyched Podcast
Super Psyched Podcast
Episode: How Meditation Builds Connection and Resilience in a Disconnected World {Mental Health Awareness Month}
Octavia Raheem
Award-winning author and rest coach extraordinaire
Episode: Rest as a Sacred Practice: Meditation for Anxiety & Mental Health With Octavia Raheem

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Meryl Arnett
Host and meditation teacher guiding nature-inspired meditations and practices.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 284 ratings
  • This is where I go

    We are all so lucky to have access to these beautiful meditations, so grateful for them. I love sitting outside, turning this on, with my cup of coffee. Life just isn’t better than this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ARD-LPC
    United Statesa year ago
  • Relaxing guidance

    Sometimes I struggle to meditate on my own, and I found Our Mindful Nature to be so helpful in allowing me to focus and get deeper into my meditation practice. Would recommend to anyone trying to connect more to themselves and to nature✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tori Luiza
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly Recommend

    This is one of my favorite apps. I love the variety of topics and soundscapes. Meryl is so relatable. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vanare 3090
    United Statesa year ago
  • Her Mindful Nature

    To paraphrase the yogi, “You can’t stop the waves, but Meryl can teach you how to surf.” Meryl gets how hard it is to stay mindful in today’s chaotic world and her insight and patience and caring made a huge difference to me and many others. Put your phone down and listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I’m Matman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Slow down, breathe deeper 🙏🏼

    Thank you Meryl, I have followed you since the pandemic and thus had been a beautiful refuge that I return to every time you add a new podcast! This and Tara Brach as they resonate with my wellbeing so much. I have learned so much about meditation with you, and it always feels like I return home to myself after listening. Thank you 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WellnessWithin
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Praise for the host's relatable and soothing voice, with appreciation for trauma-sensitive and gentle mindfulness approaches.
Many value the accessible approach and find it easy to build a regular practice.
Some critiques note occasional long intros or preambles, but overall appreciation for the meditations.
Listeners consistently mention the calming guidance and high-quality nature soundscapes as standout features.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Mindful Kitchen: Simple Rituals for Cooking with Intention, Gratitude, and Joy
Q: You mentioned every recipe has an adaptation. How did that idea surface in the book?
The adaptations emerged organically as Nicki allowed the recipes to evolve from her practice rather than forcing them; this creates open-ended options that honor intuition and reduce pressure.
The Mindful Kitchen: Simple Rituals for Cooking with Intention, Gratitude, and Joy
Q: What is the simple practice listeners can try tonight to dip their toe into mindful cooking?
Start with a ritual: pause, breathe, and set an intention for the cooking session (e.g., feeling rested or inviting joy). This anchors attention and shapes the cooking experience.
The Mindful Kitchen: Simple Rituals for Cooking with Intention, Gratitude, and Joy
Q: Can preparing dinner become a mindfulness practice?
Nicki explains that bringing presence to cooking—through breath, senses, and a clear intention—transforms the act into a mindful ritual rather than a task. The practice includes pausing, grounding, and inviting gratitude as central elements.
Safe Meditation Practices for Trauma Survivors: Expert Tips from David Treleaven
Q: What is the window of tolerance?
It describes a range within which individuals can effectively tolerate stress. If someone's stress level goes outside of this window, they should consider backing off from meditation or seeking guidance.
Safe Meditation Practices for Trauma Survivors: Expert Tips from David Treleaven
Q: Why do we need trauma sensitivity in meditation?
Meditation can help individuals confront and process stress and trauma, but it can also lead to overwhelm if not approached carefully. People may need tools to manage their experiences effectively.

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This program centers on nature-inspired meditation designed to calm an overwhelmed mind and ease anxiety. Guided by a seasoned practitioner, each episode blends soothing guidance with immersive nature soundscapes, offering practical practices to reduce stress, build resilience, and deepen self-connection. The format emphasizes accessibility, often delivering short and longer meditations along with thematic explorations of awe, grounding, grief, and trauma-sensitive approaches, all rooted in the natural world.

Unique aspects include high-quality field-recorded soundscapes, a patient, reassuring delivery, and a consistent focus on mindfulness as a daily, approachable practice. The show often uses nature as a teacher and backdrop for mental h... more

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2. Ashanté Reese
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