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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2025 · 39 MIN

I’ve Been Meditating an Hour a Day for 15 Years — How to Get Out of Your Head, ADHD & Self-Talk

from Grounded Confidence: Social Anxiety, Self-Awareness, and Authentic Communication · host Dylan Wheatley

Dylan and Cyrus dive into meditation, ADHD, self-talk, and emotional healing. Cyrus shares how his 15-year daily meditation practice helped him manage ADHD and navigate the self-help world. They break down effective meditation techniques, the power of emotional work, and practical tips to build a lasting meditation habit.Key Takeaways:How meditation calms overwhelming thoughtsWhy emotional work is essential for personal growthReframing your inner critic as a “scared roommate”Setting clear goals and building a meditation routineCreating a safe space for emotional healingTimestamps:00:00 Intro02:27 ADHD & Meditation05:02 How Long to Meditate08:00 Meditation Techniques22:35 Navigating Self-Help29:03 Healing Low Self-Worth35:22 Understanding the Inner Critic40:02 Building a Daily PracticeQuotes:“You are enough. You are worthy of love.”“You can gamify your multiple focus points.”Check out Cyrus, the man behind The Mental Level:Insight Timer guided meditations: https://insighttimer.com/thementallevelYouTube channel:    / @thementallevel  Popular meditation I tried before the podcast:    • Ultimate Body Scan Meditation: Science Sho...  “Roommate” video mentioned near the end:    • What to do when the voice in your head won...  Instagram:   / thementallevel  Website: https://www.thementallevel.com/Please comment if anything stood out or if there’s something you want to learn about next! :)Like and subscribe for more on mindset, movement, and communication.#Meditation #ADHD #EmotionalWork #SelfHelp #Mindfulness

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