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Radio 3 Unwind,02 Nov 2026,11 mins

Series Ten Minute Meditations - Series 7

Meet reactivity with compassion: Dr Shefali

The Music & Meditation Podcast

Available for over a year

Dr Shefali leads a comforting meditation to help us be kind to ourselves when we experience emotional reactions. Dr Shefali is a clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author who creates a meditation informed by her unique perspective on what makes us reactive. The music that soundtracks Dr Shefali's guided meditation was composed by Lucie Treacher and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Check out the full episodes of The Music & Meditation Podcast now, the ultimate therapeutic podcast and your self-care toolkit for modern life. Violinist, writer and mum of three Izzy Judd welcomes expert guests to share simple guided meditations, support and advice, all soundtracked by a beautiful mix of classical music. If you’re brand new to meditation or you've tried it before, this series is the perfect place to pick it up from.

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