Wake Up. De-Stress.
Derek Hill, Waking Waves
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Wake Up. De-Stress. is a collection of mindfulness and compassion-based meditations, talks, and guided courses designed to help you work more skilfully with stress in daily life and work.
Grounded in science and evidence-based approaches, the podcast supports calmer responses, reduced anxiety and fatigue, and the development of sustainable, mindful habits - supporting greater wellbeing, focus, and connection with others.
For full video content and guided visual resources, sign up at www.wakingwaves.com/transformation
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COURSE - Demystifying Mindfulness (Part 4: Turning Compassion Inward)
In Part 4, we explore how cultural conditioning, social pressure, and modern work environments often make it easier to extend compassion to others than to ourselves. We look at how the inner critic…
MEDITATION - Mindful Pause for Acceptance
In this guided meditation, we pause to cultivate acceptance toward our present-moment experience. Rather than pushing away thoughts, emotions, or stress, we gently acknowledge them and allow them to…
QUICK TALKS - Joining with Gold: The Art of Kintsugi
In this quick talk, we explore the ancient Japanese practice of Kintsugi - repairing broken pottery with gold - and how it mirrors the way we can lead, grow, and connect more deeply through…
COURSE - Demystifying Mindfulness (Part 2: Taking a Breath)
To enjoy video and visuals, sign up for free at www.wakingwaves.com/transformationIn Part 2 of this introductory mindfulness course, we pause to explore a tool we all use thousands of times a day -…
COURSE - Demystifying Mindfulness (Part 3: Anchor & Intentional Routines)
In Part 3, we explore a common misunderstanding of mindfulness - that it’s about emptying the mind, stopping thoughts, or eliminating stress. Instead, we look at how mindfulness helps us relate more…
QUICK TALKS - Old Dog, New Tricks: a brain changer
In this short talk, we explore the well-known saying “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” and why both neuroscience and lived experience suggest the opposite.We look at neuroplasticity, the…
A warm welcome to Wake-Up. De-Stress.
Welcome to Wake Up. De-Stress.This short trailer introduces the intention behind the podcast - exploring mindfulness and compassion as practical ways to work with stress, build resilience, and…
COURSE - Demystifying Mindfulness (Part 1)
This is the first of four introductory guides to mindfulness and living mindfully.In Part 1, we demystify mindfulness - clarifying what it is and what it isn’t - and explore how regular practice and…
MEDITATION - Deep Body and Breath Calm for Stress and Anxiety
This guided Body and Breath meditation supports emotional regulation and calm during times of stress or anxiety.We begin by grounding attention in the body, cultivating stability and connection. From…
MEDITATION - Body Scan for Sleep & Relaxation
This body scan meditation helps cultivate the conditions for deep sleep, calm, and relaxation.Together we gently explore bodily sensations, releasing physical tension, stress reactivity, and anxious…
Morning Practice: Waking Wave 20min (new!)
This longer Body, Breath and Sounds meditation practice helps you begin your day by settling into your present moment experience. And then in 3 steps, it connects you to the sensations in your body,…
Mindful Breath Awareness: 20min
The Mindful Breathing meditation helps us to focus our attention closely on our breathing. Noticing how we can experience the breath in a number of ways. We begin by grounding the body and mind. And…
Mindful Movement: 20min
Mindful Movement is part of the Waves of Wellbeing and Resilience course and coaching programme. It is designed to help us intentionally connect with our bodies and movement. And to become fully…
Taking in the Good: Day 5
This short practice is adapted from and inspired by the neuroscientist Dr Rick Hanson. The principle behind the practice is that by dwelling for longer in ‘good experiences’, we can rewire our brains…
Beginner’s Mind: Day 4
A short daily practice to bring curiosity, wonder and openness to everyday tasks and activities. By learning to look with fresh eyes, we lay a receptive foundation for more challenging mindfulness…
Taking a breath: Day 3
This is a short breath awareness meditation to deepen your connection with the breath. And in doing so, the present moment. It helps to calm the mind and body during life's most challenging moments,…
The Body Scan: Day 2
The body scan is a great way to come out of ‘our heads’ and get in touch with our direct bodily experience. It encourages greater openness and acceptance. And it generates deeper rest, relaxation and…
This Moment: Day 1
This short guided practice is designed to help ground you in the present moment, to become fully aware of what is going on. And to bring a sense of calm and stability. It can be used anytime and…
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Wake Up. De-Stress. has published 18 episodes since February 2022, covering topics in Courses, Education.
Wake Up. De-Stress. is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 14m.
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