007: Meditation as Medicine and nervous system regulation: A Guide to mindfulness practice

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In this episode of Empowered You, Jill Ripley dives into the science and soul of meditation — and why this powerful practice has been a cornerstone in her healing journey.Jill shares her personal story of struggling to quiet the mind, the moment it finally clicked (shout out to the Boston Buddha!), and the research behind how meditation rewires the brain, calms the nervous system, and restores emotional clarity — especially after trauma.💭 Whether you’re brand new to meditation or feel like "your mind won’t shut up" — this episode will show you why you’re not doing it wrong… and how even just a few minutes a day can shift everything.✨ You'll learn:

• The Harvard-backed brain science behind meditation
• Why trauma survivors especially benefit from daily stillness
• A simple breath + mantra technique to get started today
• How meditation brings you home to your truest self

🔗 Resources mentioned:
Visit https://empoweredbythestorm.com for healing tools and to connect
Learn more about Andy Kelley aka “The Boston Buddha” → https://thebostonbuddha.com
Grab Jill’s book Empowered by the Storm on Amazon

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