Anchor in Reality

25/09/2025
Anchor in Reality

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Episode Title: Anchor in Reality Podcast: The Meditative Shift Host: Susan Taylor PhDEpisode Summary: In this follow-up to our most-loved episode Rebuilding Connection, we explore what it really means to anchor in reality—beyond the noise, narratives, and digital illusions.Inspired by listener reflections and ancient wisdom, this episode is a grounding invitation to return to what’s steady and true: your breath, your body, and your inner clarity.We’ll explore the neuroscience behind distorted perception, the spiritual practices that bring us home, and real-world tools to help you reconnect with what matters most.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why social media illusions pull us away from our truthHow the brain filters reality through old stories (predictive coding)What spiritual traditions teach about grounding and embodimentA simple breath practice to regulate your nervous systemThree practical tools to help you anchor in the present momentHow small mindset shifts can lead to big transformationsTimestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & mission of The Meditative Shift 01:25 – Reflection on Rebuilding Connection and listener feedback 04:10 – Why we unconsciously reach for social media 06:45 – The science of distorted perception (predictive coding) 09:20 – Ancient wisdom: breath, body, and truth 12:40 – Tree metaphor: staying rooted in a storm 14:00 – 3 tools to anchor in reality 17:45 – Final encouragement and next stepsResources & Links:Get the book: [Insert Book Title] – [insert link]Join the bi-monthly meditation class – [insert link]Learn more about Women in the Round – [insert link]Stay Connected: If this episode spoke to you:Subscribe on YouTube @meditative shiftShare with someone who needs this messageLeave a review—it helps more than you knowClosing Reminder: Change is constant—how you navigate it is the shift. Until next time, honor your body, anchor your mind, and trust the journey.