The Music & Meditation Podcast
BBC Radio 3 Unwind 55 episodes Nov 2, 2026
Join Izzy Judd to escape the noise of daily life through the power of music and meditation in the ultimate therapeutic podcast. Experience guided meditations covering themes such as refining work life balance, winding down for the night and easing social anxiety from a range of experts enhanced by an immersive classical soundtrack. And if you want the guided meditations without the chat, each one is available separately as a Ten Minute Meditation.
Episodes
Meet reactivity with compassion with Dr Shefali
Izzy and Dr Shefali chat about how guided meditation can help us be kind to ourselves when we experience emotional reactions. Dr Shefali is a clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author who shares her unique perspective on what makes us reactive, before leading a guided meditation created especially for us.
The music that soundtracks Dr Shefali's comforting meditation was composed
Notice glimmers of calm with Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips
Izzy, Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips share an uplifting meditation to help you notice tiny present moments that make your body feel more safe, settled and alive. Nadia and Katia are bestselling authors, wellness experts and sisters who explain how glimmers can help strengthen resilience and support emotional wellbeing, before guiding us through a meditation created especially for us.
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Ease your commute with Rob Rea
Izzy and Rob Rea look at how guided meditation can provide us wth some much needed time and space to centre ourselves while we travel to and from work. Rob is a breathwork, meditation and high-performance coach who leads a guided meditation to help make our commutes feel smoother and more manageable.
The music that soundtracks Rob's peaceful meditation was composed by Ben Cook and recorded by the
Make decisions authentically with Yrsa Daley-Ward
Izzy and Yrsa Daley-Ward talk about how guided meditation can help us navigate those big crossroads in life and trust our own instincts. Yrsa is a writer, poet and actor who assists us to filter out some of the external noise, get curious and feel more comfortable with the choices we make thanks to her guided meditation.
The music that soundtracks Yrsa's supportive meditation was composed by Dylan
Lessen overwhelm from the outside world with Dr Scott Lyons
Izzy and Dr Scott Lyons explore how guided meditation can be a valuable tool when it feels like there's too much coming at us from all directions. Scott is a psychologist, body-based trauma expert and author who explains what's happening in our bodies and minds when we get overwhelmed, and leads a guided meditation to help soothe us in those moments. The music that soundtracks Scott's calming medi
Release the need to people please with Madison Mindset
Izzy and Madison Mindset look at how guided meditation can help us rethink putting other people's needs above our own. Madison is a mindset coach, yoga teacher and meditation guide who will help us understand what's driving our need to people-please, and she creates a meditation to start release that need.
The music that soundtracks Madison's soothing meditation was composed by Jasmine Meaden and
Enjoy rejuvenating rest with Rose Wild
Izzy and Rose Wild chat about how guided meditation can give ourselves time and space to rest. Rose is a yoga, meditation and breathwork practioner who creates a supportive and safe space for us to let go, slow down and enjoy some much-needed rest during our meditation.The music that soundtracks Rose's relaxing meditation was composed by Jack Oades and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for t
Sit with discomfort with John Robins
Izzy and John Robins share how guided meditation can help us sit with uncomfortable emotions and experiences. John is a comedian, author and podcaster who explains his unique perspective on how meditation can help us acknowledge discomfort rather than immediately trying to escape it. The music that soundtracks John's insightful meditation was composed by Vivek Haria and recorded by the BBC Singers
Welcome to Series 7 of The Music & Meditation Podcast
Host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the seventh 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 decision making to people pleasing, with specially created ten-minute guided meditations from a range of experts, all enhanced by an im
Nurture kindness and compassion with Sharon Salzberg
Izzy and Sharon Salzberg share how meditation can help nurture kindness and compassion for ourselves and others. Sharon is a meditation teacher and author who leads a guided meditation inspired by the loving-kindness practice to help us reconnect with warmth, generosity and care.The music that soundtracks Sharon's guided meditation was composed by Niamh O'Donnell and recorded by the BBC Scottish S
Channel your inner strength with Rebecca Dennis
Izzy and Rebecca Dennis explore how we can consciously channel our inner strength and access it in a range of situations with the help of guided meditation. Rebecca is a breathwork coach and author who leads a guided meditation to help us build our ability to keep going when things get tough using our breath to support us.The music that soundtracks Rebecca's guided meditation was composed by Sarah
Reframe your anxiety with Owen O'Kane
Izzy and Owen O'Kane look at how meditation can help us accept rather than fight our anxious self, which can transform our response to anxiety. Owen is a psychotherapist, mental health expert and author who leads a guided meditation which helps us let go of unintentional habits built around anxiety so we can gently reframe our anxious self. The music that soundtracks Owen's guided meditation was c
Reset your energy with Emma Tian Williamson
Izzy and Emma Tian Williamson explore what we mean by energy and how we can rethink it in terms of balance and flow helped by a mix of qigong and meditation. Emma is a mindfulness, yoga and qigong teacher who leads a guided meditation with mindful movement to gently reset our energy and restore our sense of flow. The music that soundtracks Emma's guided meditation was composed by Chris Gough and r
Deepen your trust with Alex Mytton
Izzy and Alex Mytton talk about how to loosen our grip on control and allow trust to form more deeply with the help of meditation. Alex is a producer, DJ, sound healer and retreat host who leads a guided meditation to encourage us to accept life's uncertainties and deepen our trust of ourselves and others. The music that soundtracks Alex's guided meditation was composed by Anna Appleby and recorde
Soothe your inner child with Kate Silverton
Izzy and Kate Silverton look at how early emotional patterns can shape our adult lives and how to meet them with compassion and calm with the help of meditation. Kate is a child therapist, best-selling author and broadcaster who creates a beautiful meditative space so we can begin to reconnect with and soothe the younger parts of ourselves.The music that soundtracks Kate's guided meditation was co
Welcome restorative sleep with Jason Stephenson
Izzy and Jason Stephenson share how we can enjoy a more restorative night's sleep with the help of meditation. Jason is a meditation teacher, author and podcast host who leads a guided meditation to help listeners relax, manage stress and fall asleep easier. The music that soundtracks Jason's guided meditation was composed by Derri Lewis and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusiv
Ease into relaxation with Kirsty Gallagher
Izzy and Kirsty Gallagher explore how meditation can help us sink deeper into relaxation through soothing our bodies and minds. Kirsty is a yoga and meditation teacher, spiritual mentor, author and podcast host who leads a guided meditation using visualisation to encourage us to approach relaxation in a different way. The music that soundtracks Kirsty's guided meditation was composed by Sam Nutter
Welcome to Series 6 of The Music & Meditation Podcast
Host Izzy Judd welcomes you back to the sixth 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 restorative sleep to reframing society, with specially created ten-minute guided meditations from a range of experts, all enhanced by an
BONUS - Live Episode: Harnessing hope with Donna Ashworth
In a special episode recorded with a live audience and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at The Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, Izzy and author and poet Donna Ashworth explore the idea of hope, what it really is and how harnessing it through meditation can help strengthen our resilience, motivation, and wellbeing. Donna combines her poetry with a specially composed musical soundtrack to create a bea
Focus on forgiveness with Jillian Turecki
Izzy and Jillian Turecki chat about what stands in our way of forgiveness and how meditation can help us move through it. Jillian is a certified relationship expert, author, teacher and podcast host, who leads a guided meditation to help us navigate through the difficulties of forgiveness.The music that soundtracks Jillian's guided meditation was composed by Sun Keting and recorded by the BBC Sing
Navigate changing friendships with Emma Reed Turrell
Izzy and Emma Reed Turrell explore how meditation can help handle changing friendships and consider transitions from different angles. Emma is a a psychotherapist, author and podcaster who leads a guided meditation which helps us change our approach so we can navigate friendship transitions more smoothly.
The music that soundtracks Emma's guided meditation was composed by Simmy Singh and recorded
Concentrate on your own path with Aisha Carrington
Izzy and Aisha Carrington look at how meditation can help us concentrate on our own path rather than compare ourselves to others and be affected by the expectations of those around us. Aisha is an intuitive guide plus wellness and relaxation expert, who leads a guided meditation which helps us feel free of pressure so we can live from a place of authenticity.
The music that soundtracks Aisha's gui
Prepare like a pro with Don Macpherson
Izzy and Don Macpherson chat about how meditation can help us mentally prepare for challenges more effectively. Don is a mind coach with a background in sports psychology who leads a guided meditation to help boost confidence and prepare like a pro. The music that soundtracks Don's guided meditation was composed by Laura Jurd and recorded by Laura and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusivel
Let go of guilt: Julia Samuel
Izzy and Julia Samuel explore how meditation can help us let go of guilt. Julia is a psychotherapist, paediatric counsellor and author who leads a guided meditation which encourages us to recognise guilt as a sign of care and meet it with kindness and compassion.
The music that soundtracks Julia's guided meditation was composed by Ben Rowarth and recorded by the BBC Singers and guest string player
Be in the present with Light Watkins
Izzy and Light Watkins look at how meditation can help us to live in the present. Light is a mindfulness expert, best-selling author and transformational speaker who leads a guided meditation which encourages us to embrace the now, using present moment awareness to lessen worries about the past or concerns for the future. The music that soundtracks Light's guided meditation was composed by Zoe Di
Define your boundaries with Helen Marie
Izzy and Helen Marie chat about how to define your boundaries by prioritising your own needs and protecting your physical and mental health. Helen is a psychotherapist, author and podcast host, who leads a guided meditation which gives us permission to help strengthen our boundaries and in turn improve our mental health and our relationships. The music that soundtracks Helen's guided meditation wa
Evolve with change with Deepak Chopra
Izzy and Deepak Chopra explore how we can evolve with change to welcome transformation within ourselves and in our lives. Deepak is a physician, world-renowned speaker and author who writes about integrative wellbeing and spiritual intelligence. In this episode, he leads a guided meditation to help us understand how we can adapt and make consciously informed choices. The music that soundtracks De
Welcome to Series 5 of The Music & Meditation Podcast
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 guided meditations from a range of experts, all enh
Ease social anxiety with Stuart Sandeman
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 and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively for thi
Realise your potential with Nicole Vignola
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 Amelia Clarkson and recorded by the BBC Scottish Sympho
Rediscover joy with Donna Ashworth
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 members of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusi
Walking towards a clearer mind with Richie Norton
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 the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for
Refine your work life balance with Tamu Thomas
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 by Jamie Elless and recorded by the BBC Scottish S
Expand your creativity with Charlotte Church
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 Cecilia Tyrrell and recorded by the BBC Scottish Sympho
Manage your fears with Anna Mathur
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 Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode.
Wind down for the night with Niall Breslin
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 Piers Connor Kennedy and recorded by the BBC Sing
Welcome to Series 4 of The Music & Meditation Podcast
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 guided meditations from a range of experts, all e
Build courage and confidence with Gabby Bernstein
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 meditation was composed by Emily Lim and recorded by the
Navigate sadness with Jasmin Harsono
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 inevitabilities of life.The music that soundtrack
Make friends with your thoughts with Gelong Thubten
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 by Anita Datta and recorded by the BBC Singers exc
Reduce stress levels with Hannah Barrett
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 Hannah's guided meditation was composed by Noa Margalit
Focus on gratitude with Rob da Bank
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 soundtracks Rob's guided meditation was composed by Ghisl
Embrace vulnerability with Megan Rose Lane
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 soundtracks Megan's guided meditation was compose
Release body tension with Alex Howard
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 teenager.
The music that soundtracks Alex's guided
Make peace with imperfections with Katie Piper
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 recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra exclusively f
Welcome to Series 3 of The Music & Meditation Podcast
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-minute guided meditations from a range of experts,
Shape your inner voice with Giselle La Pompe-Moore
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 guided meditation was composed by Will Everitt and re
Reconnect with yourself with Danny Penman
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 formulating programmes to improve mental health condi
Manage difficult emotions with Madeleine Shaw
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 Brown and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra ex
Enhance sleep and rest with Rod Stryker
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 difficult in modern-day life.The music that soundtra
Overcome imposter syndrome with Marisa Peer
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 Patterson and recorded by the BBC Singers exclusively fo
Start the day right with Pauli Lovejoy
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 from the beginning.The music that soundtracks Pauli's
Let it go with Maude Hirst
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 freely.The music that soundtracks Maude's guided medit
Calm the chaos with Izzy Judd
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 Izzy's guided meditation was composed by Segun Akin
Welcome to Series 2 of The Music & Meditation Podcast
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 ten-minute guided meditations from a range of expe
Trust your instincts with Emma Cannon
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 inspirational guided meditation was composed by Lucy Walker an
Heal your heart with Alex Elle
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 comforting guided meditation was composed by Belle Chen a
Power of connection with Kathryn McCusker
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 Kathryn's singing mantra meditation was composed
Banish FOMO with That Meditation Guy
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 grounding guided meditation was composed by Lloyd Coleman
Beat burnout with Dr Julie
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 meditation was composed by Sarah Jenkins and recorded
Ease your anxiety with Jambo Truong
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 Sam Rapley and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestr
Body positivity with Megan Jayne Crabbe
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 exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just st
You are enough with Michael James Wong
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 exclusively for this episode. If you’re brand new to medita
Welcome to The Music & Meditation Podcast
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 composed soundtracks, we present the complete package
