The Music & Meditation Podcast
Series 7
Meet reactivity with compassion with Dr Shefali
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2 November 2026
Available for over a year
Izzy and Dr Shefali chat about how guided meditation can help us be kind to ourselves when we experience emotional reactions. Dr Shefali is a clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author who shares her unique perspective on what makes us reactive, before leading a guided meditation created especially for us.
The music that soundtracks Dr Shefali's comforting meditation was composed by Lucie Treacher and recorded by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra exclusively for this episode. Whether you're just starting to meditate or you're a seasoned meditator, this is the perfect podcast for you.
Music heard in this episode:
Saint-Saëns: The Swan from Carnival Of The Animals
Lucie Treacher: Meditation
JS Bach: Violin Sonata in E major BWV 1016, first movement
Rachmaninov: Tebe poem (from Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom)
