We've all been there. That place where we are afraid to move out of what is familiar, and comfortable. Afraid to go into the unknown.

For Lori, getting used to a new lifestyle with accommodations for her diagnosis wasn't easy. But with the help of some new friends, she learns how to venture out and have some fun in this new lifestyle!

Can Lori's story inspire you?

This is a safe space where your mind can be entertained, and your body can deeply relax. Free from background sounds or music. Created for sensory sensitive people, by a sensory sensitive person.

It doesn’t matter if your mind wonders off or if you pay attention. Because her voice is in the background and whatever you are meant to receive and utilize towards your own healing journey, you will receive with ease- which is essential to healing.

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Have you ever had one of those dreams? A dream where you felt like you just got the BEST advice, but weren't sure if it was real or "just a dream"?

Today, I'm sharing a story that may give a new appreciation for your dreams. It's about a young man who was very determined to hike through a large forest, from one end of the mountain range to the other. But along the way he encounters obstacles he wasn't prepared for, and was detoured many times. When he's at his most exhausted he rests and dreams a dream that changes his life.

If you're going through some challenges right now, could this story help you too?

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Today I'm sharing two short stories that were shared with me many years ago while I was struggling through a difficult time.

The first short story is about a Cracked Pot who could only see her imperfections as flaws. The second story is about a traveler who took a long journey through the night to get to his destination, needing guidance finding his way.

We all go through challenging times. Some are more challenging than others. But stories can help lighten up our challenges and see that they can be manageable.

If you'd like some help reframing your own personal story so you can turn the page and start a new chapter, visit me at MindfulDinaJoy.com

The face is one of the most underappreciated parts of the body when it comes to relaxation and deep restoration. And yet it can play a vital role when it comes to improving our mindset, breathing and overall well-being. Especially when feeling like we just can't relax.

Today, I guide you through a restorative practice where all the face muscles are able to deeply relax, soften and feel appreciated. A truly relaxing exploration that can help the bodymind unwind and find calm.

And if you fall asleep during your practice, that's good. It means you're receiving exactly what you need in the moment.

So snuggle in and get comfortable. Give yourself permission to rest, reset and restore your nervous system as you follow along to my soothing and nurturing voice...

You're invited to snuggle in and relax deeply, as today Mindful Dina Joy shares the story of how The Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu came from Japan to America.

Through the Art of Jin Shin Jyutsu it is believed that there is a life energy that travels through all living beings, and our health, or harmony, depends on its free and even distribution.

That our breath and our hands are all one needs to rediscover their true, authentic Self, and rid the body of all accumulations caused by stress & sweep away the dirt, dust and greasy grime from daily living. And one can live in balance & in rhythm with the Universe.

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Loving-kindness Meditation offers unique benefits, that are subtly different than other forms of meditation. It's the practice of offering one's self, and others freedom from suffering. Wishing one's self, and others contentment, inner peace, happiness, good health and ease.

Where other forms of mindful meditation typically encourage us to explore our moment to moment experiences, our edges, or our difficult feelings and face them directly, the practice of Loving-Kindness offers a balm to those experiences. It offers us the ability to wish ourselves some nurturing & ease when feeling distressed. It's a way to heal more gently, and more compassionately.

As someone who lives with the effects of a traumatic brain injury, and severe Post Traumatic Stress, I've personally found a Loving-Kindness Meditation is a much more gentle way of helping myself heal what is ready to heal, and gives me the ability to address what is causing me struggle and anxiety with more authentic compassion.

I created this podcast to hopefully offer you some help and support as well.

May you be peace filled May you be healthy May you be happy May you be safe & live with ease

For many of us who are sensitive to sounds, the early morning hours are a special time where we can let our nervous system take a break from guarding and protecting us. It's a time when we can be more insightful and reflective.

Lily is having a morning like this. While listening to the gentle patter of the rain, she finds that her day starts with a bit of magic and nurturing ...

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When living with the effects of a traumatic brain injury, a concussion, a migraine or any chronic condition, it can be difficult to get out of bed. We tend to push ourselves beyond our boundaries in that moment, and we pay the price in the end.

This podcast gives us permission to listen to our body's communication for some nurturing. It tells the story, I tell myself, when I'm needing a Do Nothing Day so I can heal more deeply. Restore my body, mind, emotions and soul to a place of balance.

I hope this episode offers you peace, and nurturing as well...