Think of it like a mental workout. Like what's the muscle that you're trying to build in your meditation?

Is it that you want to be more present? Is it that you want to be more intentional?

Is it that you want to feel more of a sense of like trust and connection to intuition?

Is it that you want to feel less stress? Is it that you want to sleep better?

You know, what is it physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, what are you craving?

And notice in your life, and it will show up, it's the beauty of meditation,

notice when those things start to shift. Hey, hurdlers.

Emily Abadi here, bringing you episode 97 of hurdle, a wellness-focused podcast where I sit down

with inspiring individuals to talk about everything from their big

wins to how they've gotten through some of life's toughest moments. On the show, you can expect

vulnerability, motivation, and candid discussions with everyone from top athletes to aspiring

entrepreneurs on what it really takes to follow your passions. My mission is simple, to inspire you to be your best

self, move with intention and have some fun along the way. Today I am chatting with meditation

teacher and author of Don't Hate Meditate Megan Monaghan. She tells me in the episode that

the practice literally saved her life, something that

she got into totally on a whim, alongside one of the most recognizable names in the space,

Deepak Chopra. Before I get into Megan's story, a quick word from my sponsor, Athletic Greens.

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