He Meditates Since 1970—Here’s The One Intention Rule That Makes It Stick | Enrico Mayor Podcast #23

Richard Miller — Founder of iRest Yoga Nidra — The surprising shift that changes everything: start your meditation with what’s already “right” in you (indestructible well-being), then use it to meet stress, trauma, pain, and life.In this uncut conversation we discuss:• What iRest is (and why the U.S. military helped popularize it for PTSD)• The 10-step iRest protocol: intention, body sensing, breath, emotions, pure awareness, integration• Why “just come back to the breath” can become emotional repression—and what to do instead• The powerful “opposites” method that can move you into present-centered insight• A practical 7-day iRest starter plan + where to find free guided audios (iRest.org, Insight Timer, Mindfulness Coach)00:00 - Meditation as a toolkit for modern life00:42 - What iRest is (Yoga Nidra roots + non-dual traditions)01:38 - Veterans, PTSD, and why it was renamed “iRest”03:02 - The 10-step protocol explained (high-level walkthrough)07:19 - Choosing the right “bucket”: TM vs Zen vs integrative practices10:40 - Why returning to the breath isn’t always enough (working with difficult emotions)16:30 - How long should an iRest session be? (30 seconds to 35+ minutes)21:43 - Guided mini-practice: body sensing + breath + well-being24:07 - Guided mini-practice: emotions + “opposites” technique28:18 - Guided mini-practice: accessing “indestructible well-being” (5 inquiries)38:29 - Can you do iRest without guidance? Memorizing the inquiries44:16 - A simple 7-day iRest plan + embedding well-being into daily routines50:51 - Where to get iRest audios, courses, and apps (free + paid)53:14 - What Richard is still learning after decades of meditation55:42 - Building an unbreakable meditation habit with tiny intentions📍 Follow Enrico:Instagram – @enricomayorTikTok – @enricomayor🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.💬 Drop your takeaway in the comments & don't forget to Like & Subscribe.