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Shannon Stansberry is the founder of Habitual Health, a solution to the gap between will and action.Habitual Health is a method of disciplining body and mind to calm the nervous system and make positive health choices.Join Shannon in her 10-minute Meditations published every weekday to help you find moments of stillness in the chaos and stimulation of everyday life.

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    Being Patient with Yourself

    Join me in today's practice, where we will explore finding patience for yourself and perseverance.

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    Building Community

    Join me in today's practice where we will focus on building community.

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    Reconnecting to Your Why

    Join me in today's practice, where you will explore reconnecting to your 'why'. With gratitude,Shannon

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    Being There for a Friend

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation where you will examine the emotions of being there for a friend and doing your best to be supportive when they are going through something challenging. The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30Habitual Health 30 is a thirty-day program designed to help you build sustainable wellness routines. Every session includes 10 minutes of meditation, 35 minutes of yoga and 5 minutes of habit journaling. If you are ready to calm your mind and make meaningful shifts in your wellness, this program is for you.

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    The Mind-Body Impact of Trauma

    Join me in today's practice where we will explore what trauma is, and how it can be an obstacle to our health.Shannon

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    Moving into December

    Join me in today's practice where we will explore your December health goals.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30Habitual Health 30 is a thirty-day program designed to help you build sustainable wellness routines. Every session includes 10 minutes of meditation, 35 minutes of yoga and 5 minutes of habit journaling. If you are ready to calm your mind and make meaningful shifts in your wellness, this program is for you.

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    Embracing Foods that Love you Back

    Join me in today's practice, where you will explore eating foods that love you back.Being disciplined with our diet every day is not easy. Especially when we are surrounded by delicious foods and others around us are indulging. In our daily practice, we have been able to observe trends in our lives, noticing how the mind and body are connected. We feel how our overall energy is influenced by what we consume - whether it is alcohol, sugar, or processed foods. We notice the foods that make us feel tired, lethargic, and bloated…as well as those that make us feel vibrant and balanced.I invite you to view Thanksgiving as a beautiful opportunity to nourish your body, and also to enjoy foods that you don’t always have on a typical day. Being intentional about how you choose to celebrate this holiday, and doing your best to be kind to your body.

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    Finding Patience for Others

    Join me in today's practice, where we will explore finding patience for others.

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    Being Confident in Yourself

    Join me in today's practice, where you will explore being confident in yourself.Confidence is not a constant state but a skill that can be developed over time through practice, patience, and perseverance. By focusing on your journey and celebrating your progress, you can cultivate a lasting sense of self-assurance.With gratitude, Shannon

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    Being Happy for Others, Not Jealous

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation where you will focus on being happy for others, not jealous.When we are jealous of others, the only person who is harmed by holding on to the toxic energy is ourselves. It causes us to be unhappy and does not bring us any closer to achieving our goals and actually repels others. We have the power to cultivate the landscape of our minds, learning to control our emotions, deciding what kind of reality we want to live in. I invite you to try being happy for others instead of jealous, gently shifting your energy in a different direction to live a happier life.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on Instagram

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    Exploring Function Health

    Join me in today's practice, where we will explore resources to take health into your own hands.

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    Being Open to Making New Friends

    Join me in today's practice, where you will explore being open to making new friends. There are so many opportunities in our daily lives for us to find connection. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by other people when we fear they may not like us or if we are trying to protect our energy, or if we feel we are flawed. I invite you to embrace being open to listening to the stories of others, and to be curious.With gratitude,Shannon

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    Coming Back to Your Routines

    Join me in today's session where you will explore coming back to your routines after taking a break.

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    Cultivating an Abundance Mindset

    Join me in today’s practice, where you will explore cultivating an abundance mindset.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Exercising for Healthspan

    Join me in today's practice, where you will explore exercising for healthspan.Kindly,Shannon

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    Healthcare's Incentives

    Join me in today's practice, where you will explore how the healthcare system's incentives don't always align with what's in the best interest of our health."Every institution that impacts your health makes more money when you are sick and less when you are healthy – this includes hospitals, pharma, medical schools and even insurance companies. " - Casey Means, Good EnergyKindly,Shannon

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    Good Energy and Metabolic Health

    Join me in today's session, where you will explore the connection between metabolic health and disease. The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Taking Inventory of Your Routines

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation, where you will focus on the current structure of your day, looking at little changes you might make to your routines and rituals that may support your well-being.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30Habitual Health 30 is a thirty-day program designed to help you build sustainable wellness routines. Every session includes 10 minutes of meditation, 35 minutes of yoga and 5 minutes of habit journaling. If you are ready to calm your mind and make meaningful shifts in your wellness, this program is for you.

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    Working Through Grief

    In today’s practice, I invite you to bring awareness to your emotional state, noticing how you are processing grief or any other emotion that can overwhelm you, using this time of stillness to shift your energy.There is no ‘easy way’ to make the hole of losing someone disappear, but there are ways to make coping a little bit easier.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30Habitual Health 30 is a thirty-day program designed to help you build sustainable wellness routines. Every session includes 10 minutes of meditation, 35 minutes of yoga and 5 minutes of habit journaling. If you are ready to calm your mind and make meaningful shifts in your wellness, this program is for you.

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    The Foundation of Habitual Health

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation where you will focus on why Habitual Health is structured the way it is.The habits we have in our life are part of our identity… and overtime, bring us closer or farther away from the life we want. They are the foundation of getting the results you want in your life. If your goal is to exercise everyday, lose weight, lower blood pressure, improve your metabolic health, have better balance, or lengthen your healthspan, it all drills down to your everyday behavior, your habits. Habitual Health is designed to make mindfulness, nutritional awareness and movement part of your routine. It provides you with a system to take action in your daily life to improve your health, grounded in science. The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30Habitual Health 30 is a thirty day program designed to help you build sustainable wellness routines. Every session includes 10 minutes of meditation, 35 minutes of yoga and 5 minutes of habit journaling.Habit: A routine or practice performed regularly; an automatic response to a specific situation

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    Making Habitual Health Easier

    Join me in today's session, where you will focus on building strategies to make your practice more accessible.Everyday there are endless demands on our time. And each day, we must choose how we are going to share our limited supply of energy. On days where we have very little energy left for ourselves, the idea of dedicating almost an hour to a workout feels completely overwhelming and out of reach. The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Understanding Your Natural Advantages in Life

    Join me in today's practice where you will explore how your genetics influence how easy or difficult it is for you to build healthy habits. Today's session includes a reading from Atomic Habits by James ClearThe light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Finding Sustainable Wellness

    Join me in today's Hit Pause practice, where we will explore integrative nutrition and how embracing it leads to wellness practices you can sustain. Thank you for showing up today! Kindly, ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Planning for Healthspan

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation where you will reflect on the healthspan you want to have as you age.Kindly,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    The Domesticated Mind

    Join me in today's session, where you will explore how your beliefs have been shaped by the world around you. In today's practice, I share a reading from The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz.Kindly,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    How to Stop Hating Yourself: Wabi-Sabi

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation, where you will focus on being kinder to yourself. Learn to embrace imperfections, and impermance by exploring the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi.Wabi-sabi teaches us to recognize that we, along with everything else, have flaws, and this is part of what makes us real and beautiful.In today’s practice, I invite you to identify parts of your life that you obsess over and make an effort to let go. Let go of the feeling of not being enough and let go of the mental burden of never being satisfied.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Why High Insulin Levels Cause Obesity

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation, where you will explore how high insulin levels relate to obesity.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Using Your Practice to Get Through Hard Days

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation, where I share a reading from Baron Baptiste's book, Journey into Power.Your practice is a tool that you can use to get through hard days, and show up as the best version of yourself.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30 What is Habitual Health 30?Learn to tap into the best version of yourself in 30 daily sessions. Each session lasts 50 minutes and starts with 10 minutes of meditation, 35 minutes of movement and 5 minutes of habit journaling. Sessions are designed to improve emotional health, create the habit of exercise, and build nutritional awareness.

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    The Benefits of Meditation

    Join me in today's session where you will dive into some of the benefits of meditation.

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    My Personal Exercise Journey

    Join me in today's session, where you will explore how movement /exercise changes in your life. I will be sharing my own personal journey with exercise, and what led me to where I am today. We have all been through different exercise and fitness journeys, embracing different types of activities in various seasons of our lives. With gratitude,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    The Eight Limbs of Yoga

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation where we will be exploring what the eight limbs of yoga are.Yoga is about more than doing some downward dogs; it is a journey toward self-discovery and inner peace. The practice of yoga is based on a concept called “The Eight Limbs of Yoga”, which dates back to roughly 400 CE. This framework comes from an ancient Indian text written by the philosopher Patanjali, in his book The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.The light in me sees the light in you,Shannon

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    Reframing Challenging Habits

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation where you will be exploring strategies to overcome bad habits.In your daily practice, you are learning to pause and take inventory of your behavior. Noticing the habits you have that support your health…and those that don’t.Changing habits can often feel overwhelming, especially when those habits are challenging or require substantial effort. However, the good news is that our brains are inherently adaptable. Through the lens of neuroplasticity, we can reprogram them to not only accommodate new, beneficial habits but also to find joy in the process of adopting those hard habits. This practice explores transforming your perspective on difficult habits and looking into a more enjoyable experience.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Experimenting with Intermittent Fasting and Mindful Eating

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation, where you will listen to a short story about making nutritional and lifestyle changes."When we eat, we are not just nourishing our bodies, we are also nourishing our souls. Mindful eating is a way to connect with our bodies, our emotions, and our surroundings, and to cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and appreciation for the food we eat." - Jon Kabat-ZinnThe light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    The Impact of Being Impeccable with Your Word

    Join me in today's Hit Pause session where you will focus on being impeccable with your word.Being impeccable with your word is a profound commitment to integrity and authenticity. It involves speaking truthfully and thoughtfully, ensuring that your words align with your values and intentions. By choosing your words carefully, you cultivate trust and respect in your relationships, both personal and professional.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Discover Your Ikigai: Unlock the Secret to a Fulfilling Life

    In today's session, you will explore the Japanese word, Igikai, in this 10-minute meditation.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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    Seeing Yourself in a Positive Light

    Join me in today's Hit Pause meditation where you will be focusing on seeing yourself in a positive light.The light in me sees the light in you,ShannonCLICK HERE to subscribe to Habitual Health on YouTubeCLICK HERE to connect with Habitual Health on InstagramCLICK HERE to connect with Shannon on InstagramCLICK HERE to sign-up for Habitual Health 30

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Shannon Stansberry is the founder of Habitual Health, a solution to the gap between will and action.Habitual Health is a method of disciplining body and mind to calm the nervous system and make positive health choices.Join Shannon in her 10-minute Meditations published every weekday to help you find moments of stillness in the chaos and stimulation of everyday life.

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