Best Bbc Radio 3 Unwind Podcasts (2025)

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Welcome to Series 5 of The Music & Meditation Podcast 2:14

2d ago2:14

2:14

Host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the fifth series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics such as defining your boundaries to navigating friendships, with specially created ten-minute g…

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Ease social anxiety with Stuart Sandeman 30:52

4d ago30:52

30:52

Izzy and Stuart Sandeman look at how we can ease social anxiety to live a more confident life. Stuart is a breath coach, author and radio host who leads a guided meditation to help us approach social anxiety differently and feel more grounded in our bodies. The music that soundtracks Stuart's guided meditation was composed by Nathan James Dearden a…

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Realise your potential with Nicole Vignola 30:35

11d ago30:35

30:35

Izzy and Nicole Vignola chat about how we can realise our potential by overcoming obstacles standing in our way. Nicole is a neuroscientist, performance coach and author who leads a guided meditation which forms the first step of rewiring our brains to fulfil our potential. The music that soundtracks Nicole's guided meditation was composed by Ameli…

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Rediscover joy with Donna Ashworth 30:44

18d ago30:44

30:44

Izzy and Donna Ashworth explore why joy can get lost in adulthood and how we can start to welcome it back into our lives. Donna is an author, poet and lover of words who creates a beautiful meditative space where we can begin to rediscover joy. The music that soundtracks Donna's guided meditation was composed by Cephas Azariah and recorded by membe…

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Walking towards a clearer mind with Richie Norton 30:51

26d ago30:51

30:51

Izzy and Richie Norton talk about how walking can help process our thoughts and emotions, leaving us with a clearer mind. Richie is an ex rugby player turned yogi and breathwork facilitator who leads a guided meditation about the experience of walking. The music that soundtracks Riche's guided meditation was composed by Callum Au and recorded by th…

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Refine your work life balance with Tamu Thomas 30:34

1M ago30:34

30:34

Izzy and Tamu Thomas share their experiences of work/life balance and how to put ourselves first. Tamu is a holistic life coach, speaker and author who leads a guided meditation to help us move away from toxic productivity towards listening to our bodies and advocating for ourselves. The music that soundtracks Tamu's guided meditation was composed …

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Expand your creativity with Charlotte Church 30:46

1M ago30:46

30:46

Izzy and Charlotte Church chat about how to connect with our inner creativity and imagination. Charlotte Church is a singer turned sound healing therapist who runs a retreat centre in Wales. In this episode, she leads a guided meditation to help us develop our creativity. The music that soundtracks Charlotte's guided meditation was composed by Ceci…

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Manage your fears with Anna Mathur 31:02

2M ago31:02

31:02

Izzy and Anna Mathur explore how we can manage our fears so that we can live fuller and more intentional lives. Anna is a psychotherapist and author who leads a guided meditation to lessen the power that fears of the unknown have over us. The music that soundtracks Anna's guided meditation was composed by Sarah Latto and recorded by the BBC Scottis…

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Wind down for the night with Niall Breslin 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

Izzy and Niall Breslin look at how we can make mindful choices for a more peaceful and fulfilling evening routine. Niall is a podcast host, author, composer and BBC Radio 3 Unwind presenter, who leads a guided meditation to help us reclaim our evenings for some quality relaxation. The music that soundtracks Niall's guided meditation was composed by…

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Welcome to Series 4 of The Music & Meditation Podcast 2:29

2M ago2:29

2:29

Host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the fourth series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics from refining your work/life balance to managing your fears, with specially created ten-minute…

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Build courage and confidence with Gabby Bernstein 30:34

1y ago30:34

30:34

Izzy and Gabby Bernstein chat about how meditation can help build courage and confidence to approach life's challenges in a different way. Gabby Bernstein is a spiritual leader, motivational speaker and author, and her guided meditation will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world. The music that soundtracks Gabby's guided medita…

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Navigate sadness with Jasmin Harsono 30:31

1y ago30:31

30:31

Izzy and Jasmin Harsono look at how meditation can help us move through sadness, pain and grief. Jasmin Harsono is a multisensory artist, meditation guide specialising in energy and sound, author of “Self Reiki” and founder of Emerald and Tiger. She shares her own journey of experiencing sadness alongside a guided meditation to help you process the…

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Make friends with your thoughts with Gelong Thubten 30:39

1y ago30:39

30:39

Izzy and Gelong Thubten explore how to make friends with your thoughts and change your approach to meditation. Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation trainer and author, and he leads a guided meditation to help you stop battling against yourself and welcome in more self-compassion. The music that soundtracks Thubten's guided meditation was composed…

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Reduce stress levels with Hannah Barrett 30:42

1y ago30:42

30:42

Izzy and Hannah Barrett share their experiences of reducing stress levels while juggling the demands of day-to-day life. Hannah is a yoga and meditation teacher with a previous career in finance, and her guided meditation gives you an opportunity to recalibrate so that you can respond better to stress going forward. The music that soundtracks Hanna…

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Focus on gratitude with Rob da Bank 30:34

1y ago30:34

30:34

Izzy and Rob da Bank chat about how focusing on gratitude can bring increased happiness and change your mindset for the better. DJ, music festival founder and meditation teacher Rob Da Bank talks about his own meditation journey and leads an uplifting guided meditation to highlight how gratitude can help your outlook on life. The music that soundtr…

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Embrace vulnerability with Megan Rose Lane 31:22

1y ago31:22

31:22

Izzy and Megan Rose Lane look at how to find strength in acknowledging vulnerability and talking to yourself in a kinder way. Spiritual mentor and masterclass leader Megan Rose Lane leads a guided meditation to soften into vulnerability, so you can strengthen relationships with friends, family, partners, work colleagues and yourself. The music that…

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Release body tension with Alex Howard 30:41

1y ago30:41

30:41

Izzy and Alex Howard explore how to use meditation to help release tension and break the cycle of stress and pain using elements of body scan technique. Alex is passionate about making physical and emotional healing accessible to everyone through his clinic, online platforms and books, inspired by his own journey with chronic fatigue syndrome as a …

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Make peace with imperfections with Katie Piper 30:38

1y ago30:38

30:38

Izzy chats to best-selling author, speaker, TV presenter and charity founder Katie Piper who shares her own story of making peace with imperfections. Katie's meditation gives you space to become aware of the 'not good enough' tape and boost your self-worth. The music that soundtracks Katie's guided meditation was composed by Tayla-Leigh Payne and r…

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Welcome to Series 3 of The Music & Meditation Podcast 2:20

1y ago2:20

2:20

New host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the third series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics from reducing stress levels to making peace with imperfections, with specially created ten-…

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Shape your inner voice with Giselle La Pompe-Moore 31:11

2y ago31:11

31:11

Nao and Giselle La Pompe-Moore explore the power of your inner voice and how to be kinder to yourself with the help of meditation. Giselle is a meditation teacher, speaker and author of Take It In, and in this episode she shares her top tips on how to become aware and influence the way you speak to yourself.The music that soundtracks Giselle's guid…

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Reconnect with yourself with Danny Penman 30:03

2y ago30:03

30:03

Nao talks to Dr Danny Penman about a groundbreaking meditation technique that's designed to help you connect with your feeling tones, which are the ultimate driving forces behind everything we think, feel and do. Dr Danny Penman is a mindfulness meditation teacher, author and journalist, and works with research teams at the University of Oxford for…

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Manage difficult emotions with Madeleine Shaw 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Nao chats to Madeleine Shaw about how we can manage difficult emotions like anger, grief and disappointment with the help of meditation and turning inwards. Madeleine is a yoga and meditation teacher, author, nutritionist and founder of digital platform The Glow Space. The music that soundtracks Madeleine's guided meditation was composed by Matilda…

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Enhance sleep and rest with Rod Stryker 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Nao shares her personal experience of insomnia and chats to yoga and meditation expert Rod Stryker about how meditation can help you to rest more easily and sleep more soundly. Nao credits Rod's yoga nidra videos as a huge part in her recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and in this episode they explore why sleeping and resting well proves so di…

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Overcome imposter syndrome with Marisa Peer 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Nao speaks to therapist and author Marisa Peer about imposter syndrome, which is when you feel like a fraud and doubt your abilities. With the help of meditation, Marisa explains how we are all 'flawsome' and gives her top tips on how to be your own inner cheerleader.The music that soundtracks Marisa's guided meditation was composed by Alex Patters…

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Start the day right with Pauli Lovejoy 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Nao and Pauli Lovejoy explore how meditation can help you start the day right and welcome in some positive vibes to boost your mood. Pauli Lovejoy is a drummer, composer, producer, musical director and founder of Flybrations - a radio show on AMP, a wellness day festival and more. In this episode he shares his top tips for seizing the day right fro…

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Let it go with Maude Hirst 30:04

2y ago30:04

30:04

In this episode Nao talks to Maude Hirst about how to let it go - anything from arguments to negative criticism that's holding you back in life. Former actor turned meditation coach, writer, and founder of the EnergyRise app Maude Hirst shares her top tips on how meditation can help you release things you're holding on to and move forward more free…

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Calm the chaos with Izzy Judd 30:05

2y ago30:05

30:05

Nao chats to Izzy Judd about the chaos of everyday life, the need to juggle various demands and how meditation can help you navigate it more calmly. Izzy Judd - author, violinist, mindfulness expert and mum of three - explains some techniques from her book Mindfulness for Mums to help you find a few moments for yourself. The music that soundtracks …

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Welcome to Series 2 of The Music & Meditation Podcast 2:26

2y ago2:26

2:26

Nao welcomes you back to the second series of the ultimate therapeutic podcast, featuring music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world. Episodes cover topics from how to start the day right and sleep better to overcoming imposter syndrome, with specially created …

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Trust your instincts with Emma Cannon 30:47

3y ago30:47

30:47

NAO speaks to Emma Cannon about exploring ways to future-proof your decisions and calm worries about the future through starting to trust your intuition. Emma is a fertility mentor, keeper of women's stories and author who is increasingly interested in the power of the mind in our journey through life. The music that soundtracks Emma's inspirationa…

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Heal your heart with Alex Elle 30:43

3y ago30:43

30:43

NAO speaks to Alex Elle about how meditation can help work through the pain of heartbreak and relationship troubles. Alex is a teacher, breathwork coach and author of After the Rain: Gentle Reminders for Healing, Courage, and Self-Love, whose wisdom and guidance reaches large audiences through social media. The music that soundtracks Alex's comfort…

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Power of connection with Kathryn McCusker 30:47

3y ago30:47

30:47

NAO chats to Kathryn McCusker and discovers how a singing mantra meditation can help you feel less lonely and more connected to yourself and the world around you. Kathryn - a Kundalini yoga and meditation teacher, singer and the author of Everyday Kundalini - helps us understand why singing can be so powerful during mantra meditation. The music for…

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Banish FOMO with That Meditation Guy 30:43

3y ago30:43

30:43

NAO meets Jimmy Wightman aka That Meditation Guy to help you banish the fear of missing out and feel more present in the moment with the help of meditation. Jimmy, a meditation coach and founder of the Delve Deep programme, explains the interesting and unlikely connection between clubbing and meditation. The music that sound-tracks Jimmy's groundin…

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Beat burnout with Dr Julie 30:41

3y ago30:41

30:41

NAO meets Dr Julie Smith to explain how meditation can calm your nervous system, help overcome that feeling of burnout and feel more resilient going forward. Dr Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, TikTok sensation and author of the Sunday Times bestseller Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? The music that soundtracks Julie's relaxing guided med…

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Ease your anxiety with Jambo Truong 30:43

3y ago30:43

30:43

NAO chats to Jambo Truong and discovers how meditation can help manage anxiety. Jambo is a Forrest yoga and meditation practitioner and a specialist in integrated health. He speaks about his own journey of anxiety and how breathing can help us through our own struggles. The music that soundtracks Jambo's soothing guided meditation was composed by S…

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Body positivity with Megan Jayne Crabbe 30:45

3y ago30:45

30:45

NAO meets author, blogger and social media legend Megan Jayne Crabbe to chat about body positivity - how we see ourselves, the pressure to look a certain way and the anxiety that can cause - and how meditation can help. The music that soundtracks Megan's guided meditation was composed by Liam Taylor-West and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra ex…

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You are enough with Michael James Wong 30:40

3y ago30:40

30:40

NAO chats to Michael James Wong and discovers how meditation can help you cope with the pressures of social media. Michael is a meditation teacher, author and founder of Just Breathe and the Just Breathe app. The music that soundtracks Michael's guided meditation was composed by Kristina Arakelyan and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusive…

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Welcome to The Music & Meditation Podcast 2:20

3y ago2:20

2:20

A warm welcome from your host NAO as she introduces this unique series on music and meditation designed to combat the challenges of daily life and leave you refreshed and ready to take on the world. From gentle guided breathing, expert guided meditations and honest conversation on current topics enhanced by carefully selected music and specially co…

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