Well Balanced

Balance

Learn practical tips for improving your stress, sleep, focus, and mood. Each week, meditation coaches Ofosu and Leah will turn their own everyday successes and obstacles into chances to explore the science behind health and wellness. Along the way, they'll talk to experts and seek appreciation for the natural ups and downs we all experience. (Brought to you by the makers of Balance: Meditation and Sleep, the top-rated meditation app on Apple's App Store. Learn more at https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1) read less
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Episodes

Embracing self-acceptance: Wellness, self-love, and daily disciplines
Jun 19 2023
Embracing self-acceptance: Wellness, self-love, and daily disciplines
In honor of Men's Health Month, Ofosu and Leah talk with author and Army veteran SupaNova Slom about the importance of men's mental well-being and the practical first step to nurturing it: self-acceptance. 📲 Want to start your journey toward self-acceptance? Unlock your FREE YEAR of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch this episode and more exclusive content: https://youtu.be/SzshjSxz13M 📚 More about SupaNova Slom: SupaNova is a holistic health educator, musician, Army veteran, and author. You can order his book, "Man Heal Thyself: The Wellness Warrior's Journey To Self Mastery," here: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Heal-Thyself-Wellness-Warriors/dp/B08Z2X28K7 🧘 About Balance: Well Balanced is co-hosted by meditation experts Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. 🎧 What's in this episode: (00:00) The importance of self-acceptance in personal growth(02:43) The importance of self-acceptance in family and work roles(04:38) Practical tips for practicing self-acceptance: From self-evaluation to self-love(11:19) Meeting SupaNova Slom(12:24) The connection between self-acceptance and wellness: Insights from "Man Heal Thyself"(17:12) How self-acceptance facilitates personal development(18:31) Starting your self-acceptance journey with meditation
Understanding the power of body scan meditation
Jun 5 2023
Understanding the power of body scan meditation
Have you ever felt like a stranger in your own body? Expert meditation coaches Ofosu and Leah have, and they discuss how body scan meditation is a powerful way they reconnect with themselves. They also talk about its benefits, various techniques, and tips for incorporating body scan meditation into your daily routine. ▶️ Follow along on YouTube to watch this episode and more exclusive content: https://youtu.be/xOqvDieDDA4 📲 Want to experience the benefits of body scan meditation for yourself? Unlock your FREE YEAR of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1 🧘 About Balance: Well Balanced is co-hosted by meditation experts Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. 🎧 What's in this episode: (00:00) What is a body scan meditation? An overview(02:43) Benefits of body scan meditations: Relaxation, mindfulness, and more(04:38) Techniques for practicing body scan meditation: Best practices(06:23) The connection between body scan meditation and mind-body wellness(08:49) Incorporating body scan meditation into your daily routine: Tips and strategies(12:31) Using body scan meditation to manage stress and anxiety: Cultivating a sense of calm and well-being(17:05) The role of guided meditations in body scan meditation: Finding the right teacher or resource with the Balance app