The Daily Shine

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Every weekday, tune in to the Daily Shine, a podcast-meets-meditation to help you breathe, cope with stress and anxiety, and build self-care skills.

And for more self-care support: Download the Shine app. Founded by two women of color, the Shine app is your space for daily self-care. Download the app—named Apple's Best of 2020—in the App Store and Google Play for even more daily meditations (including sleep meditations!), weekly self-care courses, and monthly virtual workshops with mental wellness experts. Head to www.theshineapp.com ✨

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585 episodes

Appreciate Your Joy

Joy is a feeling you can cultivate and amplify. Today, Joy Ofodu https://www.instagram.com/joyofodu/ guides you through an exercise to help you tap into “appreciative joy” on the days you need an extra boost.

7m
Jul 08, 2022
Greet Social Anxiety With Compassion

If you’ve ever worried “Is everyone mad at me?” you’re not alone. Especially when we’re connecting digitally: It’s hard to read body language and feel assured that all is well. Today, show compassion to your social anxiety with Joy Ofodu.

10m
Jul 07, 2022
Quiet Your Mind

You have everything you need in your breath. Use it to calm yourself in moments of stress or energize yourself to focus better. Practice with today's meditation.

9m
Jul 06, 2022
Honor Your Complexity

It’s easy to feel like a human *doing,* but you’re more than your productivity. You are beautifully complex—and all the pieces you’re made of can help you feel fulfilled today. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a visualization practice to honor your whole self.

9m
Jul 05, 2022
Your Self-Care Isn't Selfish

When life gets stressful, it can be hard to prioritize our wellbeing. Today, Joy Ofodu leads us through an affirmation journaling exercise to remind us that self-care isn't selfish. Grab that journal!

11m
Jul 04, 2022
Honoring BIPOC Mental Health Month

Today marks the start of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Mental Health Month. Join us in honoring our BIPOC community members and setting an intention to care for your mental health this month and beyond. A note from Shine: If you're struggling with your mental health, know that seeking help is a strength, not a weakness. Take the first steps to get support with these resources https://www.mhanational.org/finding-help from Mental Health America.

10m
Jul 01, 2022
Be Awe-Inspired Today

Each and every day is a new chance to be awe-inspired—it just takes looking closely and savoring the world around you. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in a daily “awe” practice, helping you appreciate the things you might typically overlook. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

9m
Jun 30, 2022
Move with Mindfulness

Stress can get stuck inside our bodies, not just our minds. Today, Elisha guides you through some mindful movements to help release tension. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

11m
Jun 29, 2022
Calm Your Racing Thoughts

When our thoughts are racing: Relaxation techniques can help us recenter and ease anxiety. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a progressive muscle relaxation technique you can use to quiet your mind, especially before bed. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

9m
Jun 28, 2022
Get to Know Your Energy

Your energy will always ebb and flow—but learning its rhythms can help you be kinder to yourself and feel more in control of your day. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in an exercise to notice the things that give and take your energy. Grab that journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

14m
Jun 27, 2022
Find Your Happiness Today

You deserve to feel happiness in the present moment. Today, join Joy Ofodu https://www.instagram.com/joyofodu/ in learning about the “arrival fallacy” and how to root your joy in the present moment rather than leaving it up to the future. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

7m
Jun 24, 2022
Celebrate the Present Moment

Your past self used to dream of something you have now in the present. Today: Let’s honor and savor all that we have in the present moment in a practice led by Joy Ofodu. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

9m
Jun 23, 2022
Find Your Humming Bee Breath

When we’re in a moment of frustration or anxiety—a deep breath can make a huge difference. Find a space where you’re comfortable making some noise, and use this humming bee exercise to help you tune out the world and give yourself your own private sound bath. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

9m
Jun 22, 2022
Shift the Narrative of Your Day

When we take the time to celebrate our small wins, we can shift the narrative of our days and honor our progress. Today’s practice with Joy Ofodu will help you remember that you are doing enough. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

10m
Jun 21, 2022
You Are Not Your Anxiety

As you move through today: Remember that you are not your anxiety. Join Joy Ofodu for a reflection to help you move through anxious moments, with a favorite Shine technique. Grab that journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

15m
Jun 20, 2022
Care For Your Inner Home

“You are your home. Take care of it.” Join Joy Ofodu https://www.instagram.com/joyofodu/ for a practice that embodies this affirmation, helping you tend to and prioritize your innermost self without guilt. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

9m
Jun 17, 2022
Greet Feedback With Compassion

Feedback is an important part of growth—but when we receive feedback, it’s easy to get defensive with others or tough on ourselves. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a chance to navigate receiving feedback with care. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

8m
Jun 16, 2022
Ocean Breathing

“If the ocean can calm itself, so can you.” - Poet Nayyirah Waheed. Today, we look to the ocean to inspire our visualization and breath practice.  Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

10m
Jun 15, 2022
Interrupt Anxious Thoughts

Some of our anxious behaviors and thoughts—rituals, rumination, or good ol’ fashioned worrying—are actually habits that we can break. Today, join Joy Ofodu to learn the RAIN technique to help you step out of worry spirals. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

10m
Jun 14, 2022
Pour Into Yourself

Instead of focusing just on your output this week, join us for a guided journaling meditation that prioritizes all the ways you can pour into *yourself.* Grab that journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

13m
Jun 13, 2022
Love Yourself Like A Friend

We all experience loneliness sometimes. And in those moments: The best thing we can do is respond to ourselves with care and compassion. Today, join Joy Ofodu https://www.instagram.com/joyofodu/ for a visualization focused on being a friend to yourself. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

10m
Jun 10, 2022
Cultivate Small Moments of Care

When our days get busy: Building in self-care “microbreaks” can help us feel restored and recharged. Today, join Joy Ofodu today in visualizing what microbreaks can look like in your day-to-day life. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

9m
Jun 09, 2022
Direct Your Breath

Mindfulness techniques offer us so much, but nothing is more important than paying attention to what your body needs. Today, we practice self-directed breathwork to help check in with how we feel and care for ourselves. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

13m
Jun 08, 2022
Rebuild Your Hope

Hope can feel like wishful thinking—but studies show it’s the first step in making positive change. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in a meditation to reconnect and rebuild your sense of hope. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

8m
Jun 07, 2022
Write a Gratitude Letter

The amazing power of gratitude: It can shift us from a negative emotional place to a more positive one. Today, Joy Ofodu guides you in writing a gratitude letter, either to someone you care about—or yourself! Grab that journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

10m
Jun 06, 2022
Practice Loving-Kindness

We always have the power to send love to others and ourselves—we just have to choose to activate it. Today, join Joy Ofodu https://www.instagram.com/joyofodu/ for loving-kindness meditation, also known as “metta,” to help you send and feel more love. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

12m
Jun 03, 2022
Let Yourself Feel at Ease

We often overlook the moments of ease in our day—but savoring them can help us feel more at peace. Today, join Joy Ofodu for a practice in feeling present and safe. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

7m
Jun 02, 2022
You Are Worthy of Love

To kick off Pride Month: We’re passing the Daily Shine mic to Jamila Reddy, one of our favorite Shine meditation hosts. Join Jamila in reflecting on the love you deserve and cultivating that energy within you. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

16m
Jun 01, 2022
Create New Beginnings

With a new month around the corner: It's time to savor the fresh start ahead of you. Join Joy Ofodu in an exercise to create new beginnings, rooted in gratitude. Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

9m
May 31, 2022
You Deserve Self-Compassion

Checking in with yourself can feel scary, but it’s key to knowing what you need. Join Joy Ofodu for an exercise to help you prioritize compassionate check-ins. Grab that journal! Bring the employee wellbeing program based on Shine's award-winning app to your team, school or workplace with one simple step. Refer your HR leader to make Shine your newest wellness benefit and get a free year of Shine Premium for yourself. Learn more at theshineapp.com/work http://theshineapp.com/work

12m
May 30, 2022