This is the final episode of RecipeZZZ for Sleep.❤️

For this final episode, I leave you with a couple of my favorite poems by Mary Oliver: "The Journey," "Wild Geese" and "The Summer Day."

Thank you for joining along this podcast project. It's been a wonderful surprise to see how many people have downloaded episodes around the world. I hope it has brought - and may continue to bring - you some peace and rest.

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Music: "Music Box and Sunshine" by Daniel Birch

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Special Episode: Whenever you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you can try this Breathwork exercise called Box Breathing.

Think of an image of a box with four equal sides. Your Box Breathing pattern will be just like those four equal sides.

Inhale through the nose for 4 counts. Hold for 4 counts. Exhale through the mouth for 4 counts. Hold for 4 counts. Repeat as many times as you like.

Be sure to breathe deep into the belly, not the chest, throat or shoulders. If it's helpful to you, place one hand on your belly to feel it rise and fall.

I hope this brings you peace and wellness wherever you are.

Music: "Meditation Impromptu 03" by Kevin MacLeod

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Special Episode: For these difficult times, I wanted to share an easy way to quickly calm and ground yourself whenever you need to.

Here is a simple Breathwork exercise. Simply inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. It sounds simple because it is. But sometimes, we need reminders for this most basic tool we have with us and within us. Just be sure to breathe into your belly, not your shoulders or chest.

I hope this brings you peace and wellness.

Music: "Meditation Impromptu 03" by Kevin MacLeod

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In honor of Poetry Month, please enjoy a reading of one of my favorite poems: "Kindness" by Naomi Shihab Nye.

I hope this might bring you a bit of peace and comfort during this difficult time.

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Sleep well, and be well!

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More desserts: Sweet dreams for your sweet tooth! 🥧🍰🧁

Please enjoy another quiet reading of 200 Recipes for Making Desserts by Olive Hulse and sweet dreamzzz!

If you've missed any episodes, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts or visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com

Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project! 💗 I hope it has helped soothe you to sleep. 💤

Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch

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Can you ever have too many desserts? 🥧🍰🧁

Please enjoy a quiet reading of 200 Recipes for Making Desserts by Olive Hulse and sweet dreamzzz!

If you've missed any episodes, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts or visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com

Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project! 💗 I hope it has helped soothe you to sleep. 💤

Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch

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Regular recipe readings return with something a little different for your palate: Pickles!

Personally, I love pickles of almost any kind, and I hope you do too. Please enjoy a quiet reading of How to Do Pickling by Dr. D. Jayne.

If you've missed any episodes, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts or visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com

Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project! 💗 I hope it has helped soothe you to sleep. 💤

Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch

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Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Gratitude

Enjoy a meditation on the healing power of gratitude.

Whether you're trying to fall asleep or just need to press pause for a bit of calm amidst chaos at work, home or wherever you are, this short guided meditation offers a few moments of peaceful contemplation on gratitude. 

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Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch

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