The Peaceful Place: Messages of Love, Hope, & Empowerment

<p><strong>Welcome to The Peaceful Place</strong>, a podcast designed to reconnect you to the peace, security, and confidence that dwells within you. Here we focus on different topics that restore our well-being, such as positive self-talk, personal empowerment, inner calm, and more. We will incorporate different tools into our healing and restoration, ranging from the practical to the spiritual. We also won't shy away from embracing all that we're experiencing, embracing our anxieties, fears, and personal setbacks.</p><p>I'm your host, Melissa Field, and I have spent decades healing my own deepest and darkest thoughts and fears. I have studied and practiced many different things, from meditation to energy healing to breathwork. I have a personal passion for all things related to therapy and psychology, however, please keep in mind I am not a therapist or psychologist, and I cannot offer any medical advice.</p><p>The Dream Life Sanctuary: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortex">https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortex</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa/">https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa/</a></p>

Writing Your Next Chapter: A Calm Practice for Moving Forward With Peace and Purpose

This final episode in the 7 Days of Calm (feel free to jump in here, you don't need to listen to the previous episodes) is more than a conclusion—it’s a turning point. As I recorded these episodes, I didn’t realize how much I needed this. I found myself returning to my breath, refocusing my thoughts, and remembering that peace isn’t something I chase—it’s something I cultivate. This experience reminded me just how powerful it is to choose calm, and how much that simple choice can change the direction of a day, a month, even a life.In this closing practice, we’ll set a heartfelt intention not just for today, but for your path forward. You’ll look ahead one year from now—not from a place of pressure, but possibility. Who could you become? How might peace shape your future?If you want to go deeper, I’d love to invite you into my membership, The Dream Life Sanctuary, where you’ll find hundreds of guided meditations, visualizations, and courses to support your journey into alignment, empowerment, and joy.The Dream Life Sanctuary membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

07-29
20:22

How to Trust Yourself Again: Let Go and Tune In

Welcome to Day 6 of 7 Days of Calm. Today’s episode is a soft return to trust—trust in yourself, in your path, and in the unseen support that surrounds you. If you've been carrying heavy thoughts or lingering worry, this is your invitation to gently let go, to breathe deeply, and to reconnect with the still, knowing voice within.You’ll begin with a visualization for letting go of your worries. Then, we’ll tune into the mantra I trust my inner compass—feeling that wisdom radiate from the heart outward. Our calming visual is a starlit sky, helping you expand beyond fear and reconnect with awe, wonder, and divine perspective. We’ll also call in the loving presence of a guardian angel to remind you: you are not alone. You are loved. You are supported. You are guided.If this experience speaks to your soul, I invite you into the Dream Life Sanctuary, my guided meditation membership. For just $5/month, you’ll receive access to hundreds of audios that help you rewire your thoughts, connect with your highest self, and return to the calm, powerful being you already are. Want to go deeper? Tier 2 includes immersive spiritual courses like the 30-Day Vibration Raising Journey and Beginner’s Meditation, all designed to help you grow with ease.Let go. Breathe in trust. Your inner compass knows the way.The Dream Life membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

07-22
20:39

Why Negative Thoughts Get Louder When You’re Healing

Have you ever noticed that when you try to change your thoughts, the negative ones get louder? That’s not failure—it’s part of the process. In today’s episode, you’ll explore why old self-critical thoughts often fight to survive just as you begin to release them, and why this backlash is actually a sign you’re healing.You’ll learn how to move through resistance with kindness, feel your feelings without fear, and continue building your calm, one loving breath at a time. Together, we’ll repeat the mantra I listen and speak with love—especially toward ourselves—and you’ll visualize a waterfall rinsing away old beliefs, followed by golden divine light flowing through your body, nourishing and strengthening you from within.This episode is your reminder: the way out is through.Today’s Guided Meditation: Grounding is available exclusively in the Dream Life Sanctuary, along with the full 7-day meditation series and printable workbook. You’ll also find a beautifully simple Beginner’s Meditation Course, included in Tiers 2 & 3 or available on its own. Whether you're learning how to feel safe inside yourself or want a more grounded, empowered mind, these tools were made to help you feel better—right now and long term. Thank you for showing up for yourself today. You’re doing better than you think.The Beginner Meditation Course: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/meditationThe Dream Life Sanctuary membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

07-14
23:16

How to Calm an Overthinking Mind and Feel Safe in the Moment

Welcome to Day 4 of 7 Days of Calm. Does your mind often jump to the worst-case scenario? Do you find yourself spiraling through what-ifs or stuck in anxious overthinking? In this episode, you’ll learn how to ground into the present, reconnect with your breath, and calm the storm of catastrophic thoughts. You’ll explore how to trust yourself, receive the unconditional love of the universe, and gently bring your awareness back to the peace that’s available right now.Your calming visual today is a ladybug walking on a rose—simple, beautiful, and a reminder to slow down. You’ll also repeat the mantra The Universe loves me unconditionally and set a personal intention to anchor your energy in something steady and supportive.Today’s guided Root Chakra Meditation is available in the Dream Life Sanctuary, along with the full 7-day meditation series and printable workbook. Inside the Sanctuary, you’ll find hundreds of healing and empowering audios to help you calm your nervous system, reprogram limiting thoughts, feel emotionally supported, and manifest your dreams. Whether you're seeking peace, healing, or just a moment to catch your breath, this space is here for you.The Dream Life Sanctuary with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

07-07
19:02

Learning to Feel Safe in Calm: How to Stop Bracing for Impact

Do you find it hard to relax, like you always need to brace for what’s next? In this episode, we explore what it means to truly feel safe in calm and why softness is one of your greatest strengths. You’ll learn how to trust yourself, how to anchor in your breath, and how to gently release survival-mode thinking. Let’s reclaim your peace, your power, and your ability to feel safe in stillness. This is Day 3 of our 7-day journey into calm, and this episode is all about restoring the peace that’s already within you—and learning how to feel safe in it. While listening, I’ll guide you into a quiet moment of stillness and reflection—and if you’re a member of the Dream Life Sanctuary, you’ll also receive the exclusive snowfall meditation that pairs with today's discussion. This peaceful, visual journey is just one of hundreds of healing and empowering audios available inside the Sanctuary. From calming tools to abundance activations, the Sanctuary is designed to support your emotional well-being, spiritual growth, and self-worth—every step of the way.Come back to yourself. Come back to your peace. And if you're ready for more, your sanctuary is waiting.The Dream Life Sanctuary with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

06-30
20:13

Reclaim Your Power: A Path Back to Calm, Creativity, and Joy

When life feels overwhelming, you’re allowed to return to your center. In this episode, we’ll explore how to reclaim your power through calm, creativity, and joyful reflection. You’ll be guided to let go of what’s no longer serving you, reignite your inner spark, and set powerful intentions that bring you back to yourself. This is your space to reconnect, to remember your strength, and to find peace—right here, right now.If you’d like to go deeper, today’s guided meditation, Calm During the Storm, is available in the Dream Life Sanctuary membership and to Apple Podcast subscribers. All seven meditations are already available in the membership, along with 250+ transformational audios to support you on your path. Find the link to join in the episode notes. You are worthy of calm. You are allowed to thrive.The Dream Life membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

06-24
17:50

Find Instant Calm: A Guided Nature Meditation for Relaxation

Welcome to the first meditation in the 7 Days of Calm series: Find Instant Calm: A Guided Nature Meditation for RelaxationTake a deep breath and let go. In this calming guided meditation, you’ll be led through gentle breathwork and peaceful nature visualizations to help you relax, recenter, and find stillness within. Whether you’re feeling anxious or simply need a moment of calm, this meditation is your invitation to return to peace at any time.This meditation is available to everyone as a preview of the full experience. If you'd like access to the rest of the 7 Days of Calm meditations, you can subscribe through Apple Podcasts or join my membership, the Dream Life Sanctuary, where all seven are available now—alongside 250+ empowering guided meditations for energy healing, confidence, manifestation, and more. You’ll find links to both options in the episode notes. I’m so grateful you’re here, and I hope this meditation brings you exactly what you need today.The Dream Life membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

06-17
08:04

How to Find Calm When Life Feels Out of Control

Welcome to Day 1 of 7 Days of Calm. In this special series, I’m guiding you through a powerful journey of grounding, self-connection, and nervous system restoration. Today’s episode is both an introduction and an invitation—to come home to yourself, to find stillness within, and to remember that even amidst discomfort and uncertainty, you are strong, stable, and secure.We’ll explore how tuning inward can feel disorienting at first, especially if you’re used to scanning the world around you to feel safe. I’ll guide you through intentional breathwork, calming visualization, and reflective prompts to help you reset and anchor in the present. Whether it’s morning, mid-day, or night, this gentle practice will help you shift into your center, release what you can’t control, and embrace the power of now. Your journey to deeper peace starts here.Each day of this series pairs with a guided meditation. The first meditation is available for free, and the next six will be available to members. You can get them through Apple Podcasts by becoming a supporter or through the Dream Life Sanctuary, using the link below.The Dream Life membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

06-17
16:39

Let Go of Worries: Guided Visualization + Discussion on Releasing What You Can’t Control

This episode includes a guided visualization. Please listen at a time you feel safe to do so.In this calming episode of The Peaceful Place, I guide you through a gentle and deeply grounding visualization designed to help you release the worries that have been weighing on you. Whether you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply holding too much, this practice is your invitation to let go—even just a little—and return to a sense of inner peace and trust.We begin with a short discussion about why worry can feel like control and how releasing it is a skill you can gently build over time. Then we move into a peaceful riverside visualization, where you'll symbolically place your worries on a leaf and let the current carry them away. Afterwards, I’ll share a few final thoughts and reminders that you're not alone, you're supported, and you’re doing better than you think. You deserve to feel peace. Let's begin.The Dream Life Sanctuary membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

06-10
18:20

I Can Handle This (Part 2: Practical Tools and Deep Inner Support)

In this empowering follow-up to Part 1 (it's okay if you haven't listened), we move beyond recognizing the belief I can’t handle this and into the practice of rewiring it. If fear, anxiety, or overwhelm have ever felt like your default mode, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate path to something new. You’re not broken—you just learned to survive without the tools you deserved. Now, we start building those tools together.You’ll be guided to gently create your own emotional support toolbox, reconnect to your breath, and anchor into the quiet truth that you can handle hard things—and you already have. This is about reclaiming your strength, rebuilding trust in yourself, and allowing divine support to meet you in your healing. One breath, one belief at a time, we begin again.The DreamLife membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

06-03
29:38

Perfectionism Will Keep You Docked - Here’s How to Sail Anyway

In this episode of The Peaceful Place, I open up about the fear of not being perfect—and how that fear can quietly steal our joy, creativity, and courage. This is something I’ve been navigating myself lately: the doubt, the spiraling thoughts, the urge to delete and redo and never feel quite “ready.”If you’ve ever felt like you can’t start until it’s flawless, or like what you made isn’t good enough to share, or like you're about to be "found out" as an imposter, then this is for you. Together, we’ll explore where this fear comes from, how deeply rooted it can be, and how to soften it with compassion and self-trust. I’ll share a powerful visual that’s been helping me take action now, without waiting to feel perfect first.By the end, I hope you feel a gentle shift—a little more willing to get on the raft, leave the harbor, and go for it, exactly as you are. Even when it’s messy. Even when doubt shows up. You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. You just have to begin.The Dream Life membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

05-27
23:03

I Can Handle This (How to Navigate Fear, Doubt, and Critical Self-Talk)

In this heartfelt episode of The Peaceful Place, I guide you back to the part of yourself that knows—deep down—you can handle this. Whatever you're facing, you can and will get through it. This is something I’ve needed to remind myself of lately. No matter how scared or overwhelmed I am, I'm remembering, "I can handle this."Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck in self-doubt, or overwhelmed by fear, this is your invitation to return to your power. We’ll talk about why negative thoughts take root, how to gently release the pressure to be perfect, and how to shift from spiraling and into strength. Through breathwork, mindset reflection, and honest sharing (I'm walking this with you), I’ll help you anchor into the quiet truth: you’ve made it through hard things before, and you will again.By the end, I hope you feel a soft but steady fire in your heart: I can handle this. I’ve got it—even when it’s messy, even when I’m scared. I’m still here. And that means I’m already doing better than I think.The Dream Life Sanctuary membership with hundreds of meditations, visualizations, and empowering audios (begins at $5/month): https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissaMy Full Shop: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/

05-20
34:16

13: Calming Affirmations for Political Anxiety & Overwhelm

This episode is for the progressives, the dreamers, the changemakers who feel deeply and care deeply. It’s for those of us who believe in a world built on love, inclusivity, and justice—and who refuse to give up, even when the road ahead feels uncertain.It’s for those of us who are feeling tired, anxious, or overwhelmed by the state of the world, yet still carry a fire inside. It’s for those who need a moment to breathe, to be held, to remember their strength. This episode offers soothing, grounding affirmations to help you: ✔ Release tension and fear ✔ Reconnect with your power and resilience ✔ Feel safe, strong, and supported ✔ Rest and renew so you can keep moving forwardIf you’ve felt yourself knotted up with anxiety, struggling to hold onto hope, or carrying the weight of everything that’s happening—these affirmations will help you let go, breathe, and return to a place of peace. Simply listen, breathe, and allow.For the full guided meditation + 250 others, join my membership, The Dream Life Portal: 🔗 melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexLet this be your sign it's time to rest and renew. You are safe. You are free. You are deeply supported. 💛

02-19
12:20

12: Why You Believed in Change - And Why It Still Matters

The world feels heavy right now. If you’re grieving, afraid, or wondering what comes next, this episode is for you.This is a space to reconnect to hope—not as wishful thinking, but as fuel for the road ahead. We are not powerless. We are not alone. And the vision we hold—a world built on love, inclusion, and justice—is still alive. It still matters. And it is still possible.Join me today as we connect, heal, and remember that together, we are strong. Together, we are powerful. This episode is here to release the weight of fear, realign your energy, and remind you of how important your intentions really are.When you feel depleted, I invite you to return to this space. And if you need deeper support, The Dream Life Manifestation Portal is here with nearly 300 meditations to help you stay grounded and empowered: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexThank you for being here. You matter. Your dreams matter. And together, we are still moving forward.

02-12
18:26

11: Embracing Expansion: Releasing Stress and Welcoming Divine Flow

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or discouraged by the new administration and the results of the 2024 election, this episode of The Peaceful Place is for you. Join me, along with other progressive hearts, as I guide us through a calming meditation on expansion—designed to help you release tension, reconnect with your infinite spirit, and renew hope for a more loving and inclusive future.Together, we’ll soften the stress caused by political and social turmoil, renew our energy, and embrace the divine flow that reminds us we are part of something bigger. I will also introduces you to the 30-Day Vibration Raising Journey, a powerful resource to help you stay centered and uplifted. Use code PEACE30 for a special discount!Links:Explore the 30-Day Vibration Raising Journey with code peace30 for $30. (https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/30Days)Learn more about The DreamLife Membership: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortex Choose TIER 3 to access the 30 day Vibration Raising Journey!Your peace is powerful. Let’s connect to it together.Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa/

02-05
13:35

10: Reclaim Your Power Through Self-Care & Solidarity

Feeling overwhelmed or discouraged in the aftermath of the 2024 election? This episode of The Peaceful Place is here to remind you that you’re not alone. Part pep talk, part self-care, and part community connection, we’ll explore how asking “How am I?” is an act of resistance that fuels strength and compassion. Together, we’ll reconnect to love, inclusivity, and the power of the divine feminine. Join this supportive space to nurture your well-being, uplift each other, and transform uncertainty into hope.Ways to continue your healing and empowerment:10 step beginner-friendly meditation course: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/meditationThe course is also includes in Tiers 2 AND 3 (I mistakenly only said 3) of my membership: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortexConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa/

01-29
13:51

9: Finding Peace in Difficult Times: Reconnecting to Your Heart and Spirit

In this heartfelt episode of The Peaceful Place, I will offer you a gentle space to reconnect with your inner peace amidst the uncertainty and challenges of life. Reflecting on the overwhelming emotions many of us have faced recently, I will guide you back to your heart and the powerful love within, reminding you that your peace is not only sacred but also a profound act of resistance.Through grounding reflections and soul-nourishing affirmations, you’ll explore the ways peace can be found—whether in the universe, the world, or within your own life. I will end by introducing you to my transformative 30-Day Vibration Raising Journey, designed to help you feel aligned, peaceful, and inspired.Take a deep breath, find your calm, and remember: your peace matters, and it creates a ripple effect of healing for the world.Links:Explore the 30-Day Vibration Raising Journey with code peace30 for $30. (https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/30Days)Learn more about The DreamLife Membership: https://melissafield.gumroad.com/l/ManifestingVortex Choose TIER 3 to access the 30 day Vibration Raising Journey!Your peace is powerful. Let’s connect to it together.Connect with me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa/

01-25
12:01

8: Return to Your Light: Finding Peace, Safety, and Ease Within

In this deeply soothing episode of The Peaceful Place, I will gently guide you on a transformative journey to reconnect with your inner light and divine essence. Through a calming visualization, you’ll breathe into a bubble of peace and protection, allowing love, guidance, and wisdom to flow into your heart and mind. As you anchor yourself in this radiant energy, you’ll release shadows and heaviness, restore clarity, and remember the light that is always within you. Let this episode nourish your soul, providing a sacred space to heal, feel supported, and shine brightly.Join me on Patreon or Apple subscriptions for more peace through guided meditations.Patreon: patreon.com/thepeacefulplaceMembership: https://bit.ly/3OaTyEMThreads: https://www.threads.net/@meditate_with_melissaInstagram: www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa

12-03
09:44

7: Reclaim Your Strength: Restoring Personal Power with the Earth and Divine Feminine

In this episode of The Peaceful Place, we focus on reclaiming your personal power by reconnecting with the deep well of strength that lies within you. Through soothing guidance and a powerful visualization, you’ll release the weight of fear, worry, and anxiety, making space for healing and renewal.Feel yourself supported as you draw strength from the earth’s grounding energy and the nurturing embrace of the divine feminine. This episode is a sacred space to remember your inherent courage, amplify your inner light, and receive the love and energy that flows abundantly through the universe.Whether you need to take the next step on your path, renew your dreams, or simply find the strength to keep going, this episode will empower you to tap into the infinite source of love and resilience that surrounds and resides within you.Take a deep breath, open your heart, and let the earth and the divine feminine remind you of your true, limitless power.Join me on Patreon or Apple subscriptions for more peace through guided meditations.Patreon: patreon.com/thepeacefulplaceMembership: https://bit.ly/3OaTyEMInstagram: www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa

11-20
17:08

6: Embracing the Divine Feminine - Healing Our Hearts to Heal the World

In this episode of The Peaceful Place, we embrace a shared desire to reconnect with and honor the Divine Feminine.Many of us feel a deep yearning for this sacred energy of compassion, intuition, and deep strength. This Divine presence is both gentle and powerful, and the world needs it now more than ever. Together, we’ll invite the Divine Feminine into our lives, allowing her powerful love and softness to bring healing, strength, and connection to our hearts and spirits.We’ll also send this energy out into the world, knowing that this nurturing force has the power to heal us all. Join us in creating a sanctuary of love, peace, and empowerment, as we remember that WE are powerful, and we get to call in the energy that we want to see in this world. We will finish by setting the intention that we carry this energy going forward, allowing it to hold, protect, and heal us.Let this episode be a light for you, a source of healing for the world, and a powerful affirmation that we are not alone in our desire for a kinder, more connected future.Join me on Patreon or Apple subscriptions for more peace through guided meditations.Patreon: patreon.com/thepeacefulplaceMembership: https://bit.ly/3OaTyEMInstagram: www.instagram.com/meditate_with_melissa

11-14
12:02

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