Doctor Susan Taylor hosts the Meditative Shift. Author of The Overnight Diet, Return to Radiance, Feeling Good Matters, and the Vital Energy Program. Susan guides us as we navigate ancient wisdom and modern science across the topics of mind, medicine, and holistic health. Topics include: mood, metabolism, diet, nutrition, supplements, food as medicine, brain nutrients, immunity, weight loss, inflammation, PTSD, meditation, yoga science, holistic lifestyle, metabolism, detox, anxiety, depression, bioenergetics, and the power of the mind to heal.
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Doctor Susan Taylor hosts the Meditative Shift. Author of The Overnight Diet, Return to Radiance, Feeling Good Matters, and the Vital Energy Program. Susan guides us as we navigate ancient wisdom and modern science across the topics of mind, medicine, and holistic health. Topics include: mood, metabolism, diet, nutrition, supplements, food as medicine, brain nutrients, immunity, weight loss, inflammation, PTSD, meditation, yoga science, holistic lifestyle, metabolism, detox, anxiety, depression, bioenergetics, and the power of the mind to heal.
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 truth* How the brain filters reality through old stories (predictive coding)* What spiritual traditions teach about grounding and embodiment* A simple breath practice to regulate your nervous system* Three practical tools to help you anchor in the present moment* How 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 shift* Share with someone who needs this message* Leave 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.
The Meditative Shift
Doctor Susan Taylor hosts the Meditative Shift. Author of The Overnight Diet, Return to Radiance, Feeling Good Matters, and the Vital Energy Program. Susan guides us as we navigate ancient wisdom and modern science across the topics of mind, medicine, and holistic health. Topics include: mood, metabolism, diet, nutrition, supplements, food as medicine, brain nutrients, immunity, weight loss, inflammation, PTSD, meditation, yoga science, holistic lifestyle, metabolism, detox, anxiety, depression, bioenergetics, and the power of the mind to heal.
