The Final Episode: A Heartfelt Farewell from Our Mindful Nature

11 years ago, this podcast began as a simple gift for a handful of meditation students. Today, it comes to a close with a full heart and deep gratitude.In this final episode of Our Mindful Nature, host and meditation teacher Meryl Arnett shares a personal reflection on the journey that brought this podcast to life, what it has meant to carry a practice through 11 years of real life, and where mindfulness is calling her next.What began as a simple idea, uploading one- and two-minute meditations to SoundCloud under the name The Mindful Minute, grew into something far beyond what Meryl ever imagined: a community of practitioners finding stillness together through nature-inspired meditations, breathtaking field recordings, and honest conversations about what it means to pay attention in a complicated world.What To Expect- The origin story of Our Mindful Nature — from SoundCloud to 11 seasons- How a simple suggestion from a dear friend changed the entire direction of the podcast- What Meryl has learned about the difference between meditating peacefully and living mindfully- Why she feels called to a more embodied, rooted, and community-centered practice now- Where the podcast will continue to live after this final episode- How to stay connected with Meryl going forward- A final invitation to every listener who has shown up, week after week, for this practiceA Note on the ArchiveOur Mindful Nature will remain available everywhere you listen to podcasts through the end of 2026. After that, all episodes will continue to live on YouTube indefinitely, so these meditations will always be there when you need them.Stay Connected with MerylThe best way to stay connected is through Meryl's newsletter. Sign up at https://www.merylarnett.com to be the first to know what comes next.Learn more about Meryl's work at https://www.merylarnett.com.Thank you to Nick McMahan and Gordon Hempton for the nature field recordings that gave this podcast its soul, and to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support throughout this final season.The final soundscape you hear is Meryl's personal favorite from Gordon Hempton - Primeval Forest recorded in North Carolina's old growth forests.Nick McMahan: https://www.nickcmcmahan.com/Gordon Hempton: https://soundtracker.com/Brianna Nielsen: https://www.instagram.com/itsbriannanielsen