Calming Guided Harmonies: Quick Meditations

<p>Recently selected by FeedSpot as one of 15 top Music Therapy Podcasts available. I create pieces of music and combine them with my words to bring listeners a greater sense of well being. Each episode addresses an emotional need or challenge. I like to think of them as 'micro-therapy' as they are all around 10 minutes or so, yet the vibrations of the music work efficiently to move the body and mind into a grounded place. I've been on my own journey of healing throughout my adult life, and I've discovered that composing these are healing and guiding for me personally. I like offering them out to anyone who could respond to their benefits. Every episode is different and may evoke a different emotional response. Seek out the ones that work for you when you need them. Guided Harmonies is the combination of original words put to therapeutic music, all written and created by me: Margaret Dahlberg. I also offer personal music, created for clients specific emotional needs: guidedharmonies.com</p>

GH - Morning Musings

Focus: relaxation and grounding. Find a moment to reconnect in less than 10 minutes. Just lie back and listen. The words and music will carry you the rest of the way and have you ready to face your world again. This song was written for a highly creative soul who is the visual artist who designed my Guided Harmonies logo. He listens to meditative music in the early morning so it was fun to be inspired to create this tune.

07-19
09:15

GH - Tempered Unpredictability

Focus: relaxation, soothing, grounding. Find a moment to reconnect in less than 10 minutes. Just lie back and listen. The words and music will carry you the rest of the way and have you ready to face your world again. When you can temper your behaviour, you are softening the extremes you participate in. We all talk about balance and presence and being grounded. But at the same time, we are all over-working, over-playing, over-spending, over-imbibing. . . what happens when we 'under-work'? Som...

06-15
08:48

GH - Treasured Solace & Soothing

Focus: Finding comfort and feeling soothed. Find a moment to reconnect in less than 10 minutes. Just lie back and listen. The words and music will carry you the rest of the way and have you ready to face your world again. Looking for a little comfort? This is just what you need. Two songs will embrace you in a comforting and soothing session of warmth.

06-08
09:26

GH - Joyful Perseverance

Focus: Staying present, process over progress, reaching goals. Find a moment to reconnect in less than 10 minutes. Just lie back and listen. The words and music will carry you the rest of the way and have you ready to face your day again. What does it really take to reach your goals. Intention is merely the beginning. There is always a process that is required to accomplish just about anything. Sometimes we just want to be there without getting there. . . the goal of this episode is to encour...

06-02
08:21

GH - Getting There

Focus: letting go, process over progress. Find a moment of reconnect in less than 8 minutes with this musical escape. Just lie back and listen. The words and music will carry you the rest of the way and have you ready to face your day again. Do you sometimes feel let down that you are not accomplishing your goals? Big or small, we all need a reminder that we don't have to get where we are going immediately, we just need to be Getting There. Want your own Guided Harmony? Reach out! Great news:...

05-24
07:52

GH - Placid Ground

Focus: Breathing: Find a moment of reconnect in less than 8 minutes with this musical escape. Just lie back and listen. The words and music will carry you the rest of the way and have you ready to face your day again. This episode is about breathing and feeling safe and secure. Want your own Guided Harmony? Reach out! Great news: this podcast has been listed in the top 15 Music Therapy podcasts by FeedSpot! (Podcast theme song: Emerging by Margaret Dahlberg).

05-18
07:28

GH - Recovery

Now with words, this episode reminds us that recovering is an ongoing and gradual process. This piece was inspired by a mountain spring, joyfully babbling in the warm sun after a heavy spring snowstorm.

08-26
08:23

GH - Waves

Now with words, I released the music alone back in May. The waves were recorded in Northern California as I sat in the warm sun on a peaceful and beautiful beach. Let the words added to this podcast episode take you to a relaxing beach where you can allow yourself to let go.

08-21
08:49

GH - Floating (re-release)

From March, 2022, I listened to this and decided that the vocals were too quiet for the music. It's more accessible for listeners to access in it's new form since we download our podcasts. Enjoy Floating into a deeper place of self-acceptance. As we live, grow & evolve we can gradually allow ourselves to come into our full potential. This comes from a gentle place – not from force or pushing.

07-07
09:38

GH - Momentum

This week's episode was inspired by those who experience significant events that cause a sense of a loss of momentum. We often feel discouraged when we lose our footing from unexpected occurrences. This piece is designed to create a revitalized sense of recovery when rebuilding from that sense of loss.

03-15
11:20

GH - Ballast

In order to float and feel free, we need ballast to keep ourselves grounded and steady at the same time. This is the great balancing act that keeps us all on course. This week's episode brings you a sense of presence and strength as it connects you with the gravitational power of our planet.

03-09
10:34

GH - Floating

Back for another season, this week's episode focuses on breathing from a place of kindness and gentleness. guidedharmonies.com

02-28
09:44

GH - Beautiful Dream

This week's episode, Childhood Dream, is about the aspects of our childhood that we grieve. This episode is not about darkness or sadness, it focuses on creating the beauty, joy and innocence that we wish for all children. guidedharmonies.com

06-04
10:49

GH - Soaring

Have you noticed that the pandemic has created discord between you and some of your people? This week's episode promotes a sense of love and acceptance for all the perspectives you hear of from others, even the ones may find challenging. It is possible to feel connected to your loved ones even when you share different opinions. guidedharmonies.com

05-28
09:35

GH - Body & Soul

Today's episode takes a break from the mental/emotional and goes on a physical body exploration. Using somatic awareness you can bring yourself into the present, alleviating anxiety, insomnia or simply promoting a sense of deep relaxation. guidedharmonies.com

05-21
15:12

GH - Powerful Powerlessness

Sometimes we confuse 'growth' with a desire to become different. What if you could truly accept your imperfections? Imagine the power that comes with accepting your powerlessness to change your internal wiring. Of course you will continue to grow and evolve, yet when it comes from a place of self-love instead of a yearning to be a different person, your potential for expansion will be greater! guidedharmonies.com

05-14
10:00

GH - Loving Commitments

Today’s episode, Loving Commitments, is all about making that change that always seems an arm's length away. This will be the last for a little while, for I am making my own loving commitment to expand my Guided Harmonies offerings. I will be offering workshops, personal sessions and of course, always more therapeutic music. Look for my latest album that I will release in the next week. It will be called Guided Harmonies and will be music only. Thank you for continuing to listen and believe i...

04-17
11:02

GH - Emotional Inventory

This week's episode invites you to explore your emotional self. What if we could release our emotions just as efficiently and effectively as we can release our bodily wastes? Talk about emotionally healthy! guidedharmonies.com

04-11
13:41

GH - Departures & Arrivals

This episode takes you on a journey that connects you with your mind & body, allowing you to depart from your active brain to your deeper self. My music & words are combined to create a somatic experience, allowing you a greater sense of well-being in a short time. I can create your own personal Guided Harmonies: guidedharmonies.com

04-05
11:50

GH - Resignation & Surrender

When we resign ourselves to our reality, this creates an opportunity for surrender. This allows for a greater sense of core acceptance for ourselves and all that is. Guided Harmonies is a podcast that represents the therapeutic music and words I like to create to help people feel better. I can create a personal one just for you! guidedharmonies.com

03-29
11:04

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