The practice of meditation is known to reduce stress, increase self awareness, and improve overall emotional health. This episode explores the benefits of meditation and how to incorporate a daily practice into your lifestyle with the help of two guests, Brandon Klein and Mac Realo. Brandon is a former U of M student who is now a practicing meditation coach, and Mac is currently a U of M student who founded Mindful Michigan. The first 24 minutes feature a conversation about meditation with Brandon and Mac, and Mac leads us through a guided meditation beginning at *CONTENT WARNING: obsessive thoughts and death discussed.*If you find yourself in distress or need immediate help call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255, or text HOME to 741-741 to talk to someone at the Crisis Text Line. U of M’s Counseling and Psychological Services, or CAPS for short, offers counseling and other services to any U of M student. Need help with an urgent mental health concern? CAPS After Hours lets you speak with a counselor at 734-764-8312.