In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Emily Frieze-Kemeny, for an honest, myth-busting conversation about meditation. We explore what meditation really is, why it matters, and how to make it work in real life—even with a busy schedule, noisy household, or racing mind.
Emily shares her personal journey with meditation, including her experience with transcendental meditation. We talk about the science-backed benefits, why it’s more accessible than you might think, and how meditation can be a practical, powerful tool for grounding, healing, and tuning in.
Whether you’ve never meditated before, or you’re looking to deepen your practice, this conversation will meet you where you're at and help you redefine what meditation can look like for you.
About Emily Frieze-Kemeny
Emily is the CEO and Founder of the leadership and organizational change consulting and coaching firm, AROSE Group. Emily and her coaches and consultants work with individuals, teams, and organizations to "Bridge Humanity and Profitability”.
In addition to being a leadership advisor and coach, Emily is a multi-modality wellness practitioner certified in numerous healing and therapeutic modalities.
She is also the host of the podcast, Let’s Talk, People, where leaders and people managers come to unpack their hardest-to-navigate people dynamics at work.
Connect with EmilyListen to Emily's podcast: Let's Talk People
Visit Emily's website: AROSE Group
Connect with Emily on LinkedIn and Instagram
Episode ResourcesBook Recommendation: Glennon Doyle - Untamed
Transcendental Meditation resources: David Lynch Foundation
Insight timer meditation app: insighttimer.com
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Topics discussed: meditation, mindfulness, transcendental meditation, personal growth, mental health, meditation myths, meditation benefits, meditation practice, self-care, stress relief, visualization, self-care, wellness, personal growth, sleep, productivity, relaxation, meditation techniques, workplace wellness
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