Ep. 15: The Pause Between Trigger and Reaction

Ep. 15: The Pause Between Trigger and Reaction

One of the greatest gifts meditation has given me over the years isn’t a quieter mind or a life free from stress. It’s something much simpler—and much more practical. In this episode, we explore the small but powerful space between what happens and how we respond. Whether it’s an unexpected text message, a frustrating conversation, traffic, worry, or a change of plans, meditation helps us notice our reactions before they completely take over. This episode includes a short guided meditation to help you practice creating a little more space, awareness, and choice in everyday life. Because sometimes a single breath can change what happens next. 🌿 meditatewithdeb.com [https://meditatewithdeb.org] If you’d like to continue practicing with me, you can find my free podcast and newest guided meditations at Meditate with Deb on Palette. [https://palette.audio/@meditatewithdeb]The meditation library is $5/month, with access to my newest practices from the last 60–90 days. The link is in the description. Get full access to Meditate with Deb | Peaceful Wellness at debphelps.substack.com/subscribe [https://debphelps.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Bonus Meditation Episode: Coming Back to Yourself

This week’s episode is a little different. Instead of a talk, I invite you into a simple 10-minute or so guided meditation designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. No special techniques. No expectations. Just a few moments of stillness and awareness in the middle of a busy life. This practice is perfect for beginners and experienced meditators alike and can be returned to anytime you need a gentle reset. 🌿 meditatewithdeb.com [https://meditatewithdeb.org] Get full access to Meditate with Deb | Peaceful Wellness at debphelps.substack.com/subscribe [https://debphelps.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 14: Why Silence Can Feel So Strange

Many of us are surrounded by constant stimulation throughout the day — noise, scrolling, music, conversations, notifications, and endless input. So when things finally become quiet, silence can sometimes feel unfamiliar… or even uncomfortable. In this episode, we explore why stillness can feel strange at first, especially when beginning a meditation practice, and how that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. You’ll learn how meditation gently helps us notice what’s already happening beneath the surface — without needing to force perfect calm or silence. This episode includes a short guided meditation focused on sound, stillness, and learning how to spend a little time without immediately filling the space. 🌿 meditatewithdeb.com [https://meditatewithdeb.org] Get full access to Meditate with Deb | Peaceful Wellness at debphelps.substack.com/subscribe [https://debphelps.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Ep. 13 You're Already Closer Than You Think

After exploring starting small and coming back to your practice, there’s something many people don’t realize — they’re often already closer than they think. In this episode, we look at how everyday moments of awareness — like pausing, noticing your breath, or catching your thoughts — are already part of meditation, even if you haven’t been calling them that. You’ll begin to see how these small moments quietly build a foundation for your practice, helping you feel more confident and less like you’re “not doing enough.” This episode includes a short guided meditation to help you recognize and gently deepen that awareness. If you’ve ever felt like meditation is just out of reach, this episode offers a different perspective — one that might feel a little more encouraging… and a lot more doable. 🌿 https://meditatewithdeb.com [https://meditatewithdeb.org] Get full access to Meditate with Deb | Peaceful Wellness at debphelps.substack.com/subscribe [https://debphelps.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 12: What Consistency Really Means in Meditation

If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t consistent enough with meditation — or that you needed to “start over” after missing a few days — you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore a gentler and more realistic way to understand consistency. Instead of striving for perfection or daily practice without interruption, you’ll discover how consistency in meditation is simply about returning — even after a break, even when it feels imperfect, and even when it hasn’t gone the way you expected. This episode includes a short, guided meditation to help you reconnect with your practice in a simple and supportive way, no matter how long it’s been. I’m Deb Phelps from Peaceful Wellness. I’ve been a meditation practitioner since 1980, a certified teacher, and I teach people how to meditate as well as guide those who feel called to become meditation teachers. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve fallen off your practice, this episode will remind you that nothing has gone wrong — you can always come back. 🌿 meditatewithdeb.com [https://meditatewithdeb.org] Get full access to Meditate with Deb | Peaceful Wellness at debphelps.substack.com/subscribe [https://debphelps.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]