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        <title>The Meditation Podcast</title>
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        <itunes:subtitle>Learn to meditate, or continue your meditation practice, with the Meditation Podcast.</itunes:subtitle>
        <itunes:author>Jesse and Jeane Stern</itunes:author>
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        <itunes:summary>A free podcast designed to help you benefit from meditation in your everyday life. The guided meditations contain audio technology called 'binaural beats'. These tones actually help slow the brain waves to induce a relaxed and powerful meditative state. Please use headphones, and do not listen while driving or operating machinery.</itunes:summary>
        <description>A free podcast designed to help you benefit from meditation in your everyday life, written and produced by Jesse Stern and Jeane July-Stern. The guided meditations contain audio technology called binaural beats. These tones actually help slow the brain waves to induce a relaxed and powerful meditative state. Please use headphones, and do not listen while driving or operating machinery.</description>
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            <title>Five Minute Meditation</title>
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            <itunes:author>Jesse Stern</itunes:author>
            <itunes:subtitle>Episode 155 - Five Minute Meditation</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:season>21</itunes:season>
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            <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 155, Five Minute Meditation.</p>
                
                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery.</p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health.</p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin.</p>]]></description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 155, Five Minute Meditation.</p>
                
                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery.</p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health.</p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Breathing to Let Go</title>
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            <itunes:author>Jesse Stern</itunes:author>
            <itunes:subtitle>Episode 154 - Breathing to Let Go</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:season>21</itunes:season>
            <itunes:episode>154</itunes:episode>
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            <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 154, Breathing to Let Go.</p>
                
                <p>As we journey through life, we pick up stresses, traumas, insults, and injuries. The painful or difficult memories from such events can remain in our spirits, minds, and even our bodies.</p>

                <p>In today's meditation, practice breathing to let go.</p>

                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. </p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health. </p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin.</p>]]></description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 154, Breathing to Let Go.</p>
                
                <p>As we journey through life, we pick up stresses, traumas, insults, and injuries. The painful or difficult memories from such events can remain in our spirits, minds, and even our bodies.</p>

                <p>In today's meditation, practice breathing to let go.</p>

                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. </p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health. </p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <itunes:duration>17:56</itunes:duration>
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            <title>Theta State</title>
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            <itunes:author>Jesse Stern</itunes:author>
            <itunes:subtitle>Episode 153 - Theta State</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:season>21</itunes:season>
            <itunes:episode>153</itunes:episode>
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            <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 153, Theta State.</p>
                
                <p>This podcast's life purpose is to facilitate profound meditation experience through guided meditation and binaural beats. The technique and technology help to amplify the brain's slower Theta waves, inducing an altered state of consciousness known as the 'Theta State'.</p>

                <p>In today's meditation, we enter the Theta State.</p>

                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. </p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health. </p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin. </p>]]></description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 153, Theta State.</p>
                
                <p>This podcast's life purpose is to facilitate profound meditation experience through guided meditation and binaural beats. The technique and technology help to amplify the brain's slower Theta waves, inducing an altered state of consciousness known as the 'Theta State'.</p>

                <p>In today's meditation, we enter the Theta State.</p>

                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. </p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health. </p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin. </p>]]></itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
            <itunes:duration>21:01</itunes:duration>
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            <title>Reiki For Creativity</title>
            <link>https://www.themeditationpodcast.com/tmp152-reiki-for-creativity.html</link>
            <itunes:author>Jesse Stern</itunes:author>
            <itunes:subtitle>Episode 152 - Reiki For Creativity</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:season>21</itunes:season>
            <itunes:episode>152</itunes:episode>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 152, Reiki for Creativity. </p>
                
                <p>For those of us in creative freelance professions, the last few years have hit hard. The Pandemic, advances in AI, and economic-political chaos, have significantly altered our career paths. Many are left stunned, silent, and struggling. </p>

                <p>In today's meditation, we use reiki to restore and heal our creative voices. </p>

                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. </p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health. </p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin. </p>]]></description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with Episode 152, Reiki for Creativity. </p>
                
                <p>For those of us in creative freelance professions, the last few years have hit hard. The Pandemic, advances in AI, and economic-political chaos, have significantly altered our career paths. Many are left stunned, silent, and struggling. </p>

                <p>In today's meditation, we use reiki to restore and heal our creative voices. </p>

                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. </p>

                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health. </p>

                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>

                <p>Now, let's begin. </p>]]></itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Sat, 4 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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        <item>
            <title>Release Muscle Tension</title>
            <link>https://www.themeditationpodcast.com/tmp151-release-muscle-tension.html</link>
            <itunes:author>Jesse Stern</itunes:author>
            <itunes:subtitle>Episode 151 - Release Muscle Tension</itunes:subtitle>
            <itunes:season>21</itunes:season>
            <itunes:episode>151</itunes:episode>
            <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
            <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with a simple meditation to release muscle tension.</p>
                
                <p>In many social and professional situations, we tend to hold our breath. Holding our breath halts the natural flow of movement within our bodies, causing tension, fatigue, and stagnation.</p>
                                
                <p>In today's meditation, we practice a simple meditation to release muscle tension.</p>
                
                <p>-------</p>
                
                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery.</p>
                
                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health.</p>
                
                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>
                
                <p>Now, let's begin.</p>]]></description>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to The Meditation Podcast. This is Jesse Stern with a simple meditation to release muscle tension.</p>
                
                <p>In many social and professional situations, we tend to hold our breath. Holding our breath halts the natural flow of movement within our bodies, causing tension, fatigue, and stagnation.</p>
                                
                <p>In today's meditation, we practice a simple meditation to release muscle tension.</p>
                
                <p>-------</p>
                
                <p>Remember that this podcast uses binaural beats, audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and please do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery.</p>
                
                <p>We are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own health.</p>
                
                <p>This podcast is made possible with great thanks to our subscribers on Patreon. Join our community at <a href="https://patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast">Patreon.com/theMeditationPodcast</a>.</p>
                
                <p>Now, let's begin.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
            
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            <pubDate>Thu, 4 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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