Mindful Minutes

Free Daily Meditation

Mindful Minutes is a daily meditation series with a new 10-minute meditation released every day.

It is released as a "podcast" so the daily sessions show up easily and conveniently for you each day on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you already listen (without having to download another separate app).

These meditations are designed to fit easily into your busy schedule, and they'll be valuable whether you're new to meditation or have been practicing for years - supporting better sleep and stress-management, and helping you to develop greater calm, self-awareness, emotional intelligence.

If you have requests, suggestions, or feedback please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co

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Today · 10 min
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Today’s meditation is a step by step progressive muscle relaxation designed to help reduce tension and stress in the body. You might also use it during your day as a short but deep rest between activities or as a way to wind down and drift into sleep. Sleep Timer on Apple Podcasts Sleep Timer for Spotify Most other podcast apps have this feature in a similar place on the playback screen as well. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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Yesterday · 8 min
Guided Visualization for Stress Relief and Relaxation
Today’s meditation uses deep breathing and visualization to release stress and cultivate deep relaxation. We’ll engage the senses, allowing the sights, sounds, and sensations to calm your mind and body. By the end of this practice, you’ll feel lighter, more grounded, and more fully present. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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Thursday · 10 min
Balance Breathing Meditation for Calm
Today’s meditation uses a 5-5 breathing pattern to help center your mind and calm your body. Through a rhythm of deep, even belly breaths, you’ll release tension and anchor you in the present moment. And through this practice we can develop a deeper sense of calm that extends beyond the session. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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Wednesday · 9 min
Mindfulness Meditation
Today’s meditation invites you to pause, set a meaningful intention, and cultivate a sense of presence that extends beyond your practice. We’ll use breathwork, mindful awareness, and reflect on what you need most—whether it’s calm, clarity, gratitude, or self-compassion. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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Tuesday · 9 min
Guided Meditation for Connection & Gratitude
Today’s meditation is a variation on the Metta practice. We’ll begin with deep breathing and a gentle body scan to release tension and cultivate presence, then bring to mind someone we deeply care for and visualize them at their happiest and most joyful. This short but powerful practice is designed to help you pause, be present, and carry a sense of warmth and ease into your day. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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Monday · 9 min
Guided Visualization for Calm & Relaxation
Today’s meditation uses calming breathwork and guided visualization to release tension and stress, and foster a sense of calm and relaxation in your mind and body. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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Sunday · 7 min
Body Scan and Breathing Meditation
Today’s daily meditation uses the technique of “noting” to help you stay present and focused. We’ll practice counting with each exhale, gently noting distractions and bringing our attention back to the breath without judgment. This simple practice is great for reducing stress and cultivating mindfulness, leaving you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and ready to carry this calm into your day. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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October 3 · 8 min
Mindfulness Meditation
Today’s meditation invites you to pause, set a meaningful intention, and cultivate a sense of presence that extends beyond your practice. We’ll use breathwork, mindful awareness, and reflect on what you need most—whether it’s calm, clarity, gratitude, or self-compassion. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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October 2 · 9 min
Breathing Meditation
Today’s session is a guided breath-based meditation for cultivating mindfulness. As you observe each inhale and exhale, you’ll learn to anchor yourself in the present moment, gently releasing distractions and tension. The practice helps foster a sense of calm and clarity by using the breath as a tool to center your mind and body. Ideal for reducing stress and improving focus, this meditation offers a simple yet powerful way to connect with yourself and find peace in your day. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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October 1 · 9 min
Guided Body Scan
Today’s meditation is a relaxing, body-focused practice to help you unwind, release tension, and cultivate mindfulness. We’ll do a gentle body scan and explore physical sensations, and use grounding breaths to soften areas of tension and create a feeling of greater lightness and ease. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 30 · 12 min
Mindfulness Meditation
Today’s meditation is designed to help you approach challenging or uncomfortable experiences with mindfulness and steadiness. Through gentle breath awareness and self-reflection, we'll learn to observe discomfort without being consumed by it, creating space for curiosity and clarity. And by practicing this kind of mindful awareness we can reduce dread and overthinking while enhancing your ability to respond to challenges with balance and ease. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 29 · 10 min
4-7-8 Breathing Meditation
Today’s meditation is a 4-7-8 breath practice - a simple but effective way to calm the nervous system. By controlling the length of the inhale, hold, and exhale, we gently guide the body out of the “fight or flight” response and into a state of deeper relaxation and clarity. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 28 · 9 min
Guided Meditation for Managing Stress
Today’s meditation gives tools for managing stress. We’ll practice recognizing and naming emotions as they arise, creating space between yourself and your feelings, and we’ll do a brief body scan and breath exercise to help release physical tension and create a sense of calm. By the end, you’ll feel more grounded and better equipped to face any stress that may arise throughout your day. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 27 · 12 min
Box Breathing Practice
In today's meditation we explore the powerful technique of box breathing, a simple practice that calms the nervous system and centers the mind. Through a rhythmic pattern of inhaling, holding the breath, exhaling, and holding again, you’ll tap into your body’s natural ability to regulate stress and promote relaxation. This session is designed to help you let go of tension and bring a sense of calm and clarity into your day. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 26 · 8 min
Gratitude Meditation
Today’s meditation helps cultivate a sense of gratitude and connection through mindful breathing and attention to the small, sometimes overlooked moments of joy we experience each day. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 25 · 13 min
Yoga Nidra
Today’s meditation is a guided yoga nidra practice, for easing stress, calming the mind, and creating a peaceful space where you can fully let go — or even drift off to sleep. The session allows you to rest deeply and carry a sense of calm into whatever comes next, whether you’re taking a pause in your day or before bed at night. As you do, you will probably want to set a sleep timer wherever you are listening. Sleep Timer on Apple Podcasts Sleep Timer for Spotify Most other podcast apps have this feature in a similar place on the playback screen as well. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 24 · 10 min
Relaxation Visualization Meditation
Today’s meditation is designed to help you release tension and experience deep relaxation, through grounding breaths, a gentle body scan, and a guided nature visualization. This practice helps you reconnect with a sense of ease and carry that calm into your day. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 23 · 10 min
Meditation for Patience
Today’s meditation is a mindfulness practice through the lens of deep curiosity. We’ll use awareness of our breath, body, and thoughts to explore how curiosity can transform even the simplest experiences and deepen our ability to be fully present. If we can learn to bring greater curiosity to our experiences than even mundane moments can become incredibly interesting, and we can develop an even greater sense of patience. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 22 · 9 min
Mindfulness Meditation
Today’s meditation reminds us that we can get more out of our experiences without needing to cram more in. The session invites you to pause, breathe, and cultivate presence through simple awareness practices. By tuning into your breath, body, and surroundings, we’ll experience how mindfulness can help you manage stress, navigate challenges, and savor small moments. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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September 21 · 10 min
Body Scan for Relaxation and Stress Release
Today’s guided body scan meditation is designed to help you release tension, invite relaxation, and let go of stress. By gently focusing on each part of the body, we’ll cultivate a sense of ease and calm while naturally becoming more present and grounded. This practice helps quiet the mind and create space to regulate stress and enhance your overall well-being. If you're enjoying these meditations, please share with a friend! And if you have feedback, suggestions, or requests please let me know via email or my website, www.leadershiplabs.co Thanks so much for listening!
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