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Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself. His lifelong mission is to preserve nature through sound, and his soundscapes are produced with such care and quality that you feel as if he has truly brought a slice of the world into your home...

This sound meditation is tuned to 111 Hertz, a frequency known to help lower cortisol levels, the primary hormone responsible for stress. As you listen, the soothing vibrations work to calm your nervous system, helping to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. This frequency is ideal for those seeking relief from the pressures of daily life, creating a sense of inner peace and balance.

In this season of Sleep Sound, join Richard Armitage as he transports you into peaceful and serene soundscapes from around the globe designed to ease you into a restful slumber. Richard’s rich, calm voice will lull you into a state of deep relaxation while gentle landscapes play out and fade into the background. So take a deep breath, relax, and join Audible, as we help you to Sleep Sound.

When it comes to understanding our health and wellbeing there’s almost too much information out there. It can be confusing, contradictory, and sometimes just plain wrong. So, in his first ever podcast, chef, author, and public health advocate Jamie Oliver talks to six experts who can cut through the noise. Listen in for the latest, science-backed advice and hacks that can try and help us live a happier, healthier life. It’s not about being perfect, but if we can get it right more often than not, the potential benefits are massive and long-lasting.

Relax to the natural symphony of steady rain in Olympic National Park in Washington, as the raindrops plunk onto leaves, drip into puddles, and course down the grooved bark of ancient trees. Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton gives you the real deal. He travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself.

Resonating with the body's natural circadian rhythms, this frequency promotes relaxation and sleep readiness while enhancing the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone, while decreasing sleep latency (the time it takes to fall asleep). It's also associated with delta brainwave activity, which predominates during deep, restorative sleep stages.

Learn the art of self acceptance in this simple yet profound meditation designed to help you let go of perfectionism and tension by directing love toward every part of your body.

Our Bedtime Stories are designed to let you drift off with no nagging feeling that you need to listen through to the end. Their purpose is to let you slowly fall into peaceful, restful sleep. With that in mind, we present actor Brian Cox—Golden Globe winner for his portrayal of media tycoon Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession—returning to his Scottish roots with these evocative tales from the Scottish Highlands.

The 396.3 frequency is associated with achieving a state of total harmony and balance. This sound meditation aids in liberating the mind from negative emotions and fears. It is perfect for those who seek clarity, a sense of alignment, and emotional freedom, helping you to reset and reconnect with your true self.

In Embrace Discomfort, Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. Each of the 10 episodes except for the final one will feature an expert in a discomfort area, including ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter, survivalist Laura Zerra, nutritionist Dr. Trevor Kashey, and fear expert Dr. Joseph E. LeDoux

Imposter Syndrome doesn’t just affect middle-aged suits in big board rooms. The typical thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are part of the imposter experience - things like overwork, perfectionism and procrastination, hiding out, playing small and holding back – are common for so many of us. This is not just a different name for self-doubt. It is pervasive and goes directly to your sense of self-worth and belonging. You don’t need a confidence hack. You need to go to the root cause of your feelings of unworthiness and learn to trust that you are enough.

285.3 Hertz is known to stimulate brain function and enhance mental clarity. Whether you need to focus on a project or sharpen your cognitive skills, this meditation will help to improve concentration, boost memory, and enhance overall brain performance, providing a mental recharge.

This frequency aids in the release of endorphins, the body's natural mood elevators. It also reduces the activity of the amygdala and stress-related brain networks, fostering a sense of calm and reducing negative mental patterns.

639 Hertz is the frequency of love, connection, and pure empathy. This sound meditation enhances your ability to connect with others and deepen relationships. It opens your heart and fosters understanding, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to cultivate empathy and strengthen their emotional bonds with others.

Do you struggle to Sleep Sound? Let Australian musician Natalie Imbruglia lead you on a journey towards sleep. Featuring a selection of verse from celebrated poet Dorothea Mackellar, travel through rich and immersive soundscapes inspired by the rugged Australian landscape.

It’s hard to have ADHD in a world not built for our brains. It can leave us feeling discouraged, like we’re always getting in our own way. Like we can never quite have the life we want. But the reality is that we can influence how our brains work, and we have unique strengths. We just need the right tools. In 30 Days to Thrive with ADHD, Dr. K brings us those tools. As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who also spent time training to be a monk, he draws on both modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to help you understand and harness your ADHD brain.

Welcome to our voyage of discovery. In this series we’ll be travelling to many hard to reach places. Some hidden from view entirely: deep waters, high skies, the vastness of space. We’ll fly with a bee across a summer meadow all the way into her hive. Dive deep into the ocean to visit the miraculous Black Smokers. And we’ll even travel on the inside of a water molecule before it turns into a hailstone. We’re on an extraordinary audio journey of imagination – to learn something fascinating about our world and gently relax or fall asleep along the way.

Have you ever noticed that when you do something positive to your body, your mood lifts too? Our minds and bodies are more connected than you could ever imagine and the latest science is proving just that. In this podcast, Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explores a range of activities that can help to boost your focus, energy and overall mental wellbeing. And she’ll reveal her easy take-home tips and tricks that you can add to your daily routine to help you get started right away - whether you want to reboot with a nap, take a cold water splash, or reap the benefits of a burst of morning sun.

Activating the right hemisphere of the brain, the center of creativity, intuition, and artistry, this frequency is associated with theta brainwave stimulation, which is present during deep meditation and light sleep, states where creative insights occur. By fostering theta wave activity, it encourages imaginative and innovative thinking, making it invaluable for creative endeavors.

Meditation makes you more productive because it lets you earn back time. For each minute you spend meditating, you'll earn around nine minutes back, as Chris Bailey - author of The Productivity Project and Hyperfocus - will show in this candid and counter-intuitive guide to the productivity benefits of meditation.