Why Can't I Meditate?

A short, honest podcast about meditation for people who think they can’t meditate. With Deb Phelps — meditation teacher since 1980, offering simple guidance, a little humor, and practices that help you begin again. debphelps.substack.com

Why Can't I Meditate? is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Why Can't I Meditate?, a health show with 24 episodes published.

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  Why Can't I Meditate?

  Ep. 15: The Pause Between Trigger and Reaction

  Jun 23, 202616 minS0

  <p>One of the greatest gifts meditation has given me over the years isn’t a quieter mind or a life free from stress. It’s something much simpler—and much more practical.</p><p>In this episode, we explore the small but powerful space between what happens and how we respond. Whether it’s an unexpected text message, a frustrating conversation, traffic, worry, or a change of plans, meditation helps us notice our reactions before they completely take over.</p><p>This episode includes a short guided meditation to help you practice creating a little more space, awareness, and choice i...

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  Bonus Meditation Episode: Coming Back to Yourself

  Jun 16, 202613 minS0

  <p>This week’s episode is a little different.</p><p>Instead of a talk, I invite you into a simple 10-minute or so guided meditation designed to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. No special techniques. No expectations. Just a few moments of stillness and awareness in the middle of a busy life.</p><p>This practice is perfect for beginners and experienced meditators alike and can be returned to anytime you need a gentle reset.</p><p>🌿 meditatewithdeb.com</p><p></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Meditate with Deb | Peaceful Wellness at debphelps.substack.com/s...

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  Episode 14: Why Silence Can Feel So Strange

  Jun 9, 202615 minS0

  <p>Many of us are surrounded by constant stimulation throughout the day — noise, scrolling, music, conversations, notifications, and endless input. So when things finally become quiet, silence can sometimes feel unfamiliar… or even uncomfortable.</p><p>In this episode, we explore why stillness can feel strange at first, especially when beginning a meditation practice, and how that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. You’ll learn how meditation gently helps us notice what’s already happening beneath the surface — without needing to force perfect calm or silence.</p><p>This episode includes a short guided meditation focused on sound, stillne...

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  Ep. 13 You're Already Closer Than You Think

  Jun 2, 202613 minS0

  <p>After exploring starting small and coming back to your practice, there’s something many people don’t realize — they’re often already closer than they think.</p><p>In this episode, we look at how everyday moments of awareness — like pausing, noticing your breath, or catching your thoughts — are already part of meditation, even if you haven’t been calling them that. You’ll begin to see how these small moments quietly build a foundation for your practice, helping you feel more confident and less like you’re “not doing enough.”</p><p>This episode includes a short guided meditation to help you...

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  Episode 12: What Consistency Really Means in Meditation

  May 26, 202612 minS0

  <p>If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t consistent enough with meditation — or that you needed to “start over” after missing a few days — you’re not alone.</p><p>In this episode, we explore a gentler and more realistic way to understand consistency. Instead of striving for perfection or daily practice without interruption, you’ll discover how consistency in meditation is simply about returning — even after a break, even when it feels imperfect, and even when it hasn’t gone the way you expected.</p><p>This episode includes a short, guided meditation to help you reconnect with your practice i...

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