45 - Listening to the Quiet: A Psychologist’s Guide to Starting Meditation with Adrienne Charleston

How do you quiet a mind that never stops moving? Psychologist and meditation coach Adrienne Charleston, founder of Butterfly Flow, joins Dr. Ethan Levine, Rob, and Mukund to break down meditation in practical terms. Adrienne went from military paralegal and court reporter to prison psychologist. She explains why she sees meditation as listening, not talking, and how she coaches clients at every level. In this episode: Why belly breathing is the foundation, and how singing, sports, or yoga can help Guided meditation vs. sitting in silence, and how to pick what fits you Starting at two minutes instead of thirty Meditating for anxiety (return to the present) vs. for goals (ask a question, then listen) Quick resets for high-pressure jobs: the four-count breath and tense-and-release at your desk Why mornings work best, and why journaling and dream capture pair well with meditation Practicing your “happy space” ahead of time so you can use it at the dentist or in a tough moment Vision boards as goal-setting, not decoration Meditation as a counterweight to the attention economy Adrienne also describes transpersonal-style sessions, which she compares to EMDR or hypnosis, and shares what can surface during them. Mental Wealth Pod is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.  Episode Transcript: https://mentalwealthpod.com/45-listening-to-the-quiet-a-psychologists-guide-to-starting-meditation-with-adrienne-charleston If this episode helped you, rate us on your favorite podcast platform and share it with someone who might need it. The Mental Wealth Podcast is co-hosted by Mukund and Rob, with Dr. Ethan Levine serving as clinical advisor, and delivers evidence-based conversations on mental wellness, anxiety, resilience, burnout, and emotional intelligence. www.mentalwealthpod.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalWealthPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mental_wealth_pod/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mental_wealth_pod Adrienne Charleston's Contact: IG: @butterflyflowlife FB: @butterflyflowlife YouTube: @butterflyflowlife3088 DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not constitute legal, medical, or other forms of professional advice. The material and information presented here is for general information and entertainment purposes only. The "Mental Wealth Podcast" and names and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.