The Steve Grives Podcast: Meditation, Mindfulness, and (Sometimes) Music
By Steve Grives
A lighthearted look at meditation and mindfulness from a beginner’s perspective.
Hosted by Steve Grives. Steve is a musician, conductor, professor, and a Certified Meditation Teacher currently living in Shepherdstown, WV.
Hosted by Steve Grives. Steve is a musician, conductor, professor, and a Certified Meditation Teacher currently living in Shepherdstown, WV.
The Steve Grives Podcast: Meditation, Mindfulness, and (Sometimes) MusicJul 06, 2022
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Meditation talk: Shepherd University October 4, 2023
I spoke with Shepherd University music students about meditation and wellness, and led a short sitting meditation.
Oct 04, 202317:56
It’s OK to be OK
A short talk encouraging us to recognize and celebrate the moments in our lives when we feel good.
Apr 08, 202307:44
For when the world is too much
A short, centering meditation for when you are experiencing overwhelming feelings.
Mar 30, 202307:54
Walking Meditation
A talk about walking while meditating and meditating while walking with my friend Iris Derke.
Mar 17, 202314:41
Midweek Meditation: Begin Again
A talk in tandem with a blogpost on Choralnet. (choralnet.org/blogs)
Mar 14, 202320:05
Happy New Year!
The podcast is back! In this talk, Steve gives his take on the year, when we should be working and when we should be resting.
Mar 13, 202320:34
Midweek Meditation: The End
The final episode of the podcast. Just a short goodbye. Thank you all for listening.
Dec 14, 202210:02
Midweek Meditation: I’m bad at this
A talk. A Mid-term assessment of my meditation practice.
Oct 11, 202211:30
Midweek Meditation: Fall is in the air
Before moving on to Winter, take a few moments to appreciate Fall.
Sep 06, 202207:09
Midweek Meditation: Awareness of Sounds
Start or end your day with this short meditation on sounds and hearing.
Aug 31, 202206:00
Midweek Meditation: Impermanence
A short meditation on impermanence. We are all building sandcastles.
Jul 25, 202212:58
Midweek Meditation: Here, Alive, Breathing
A short, guided meditation. Take a few minutes and just BE. Here. Alive. Breathing.
Jul 19, 202210:40
Midweek Meditation: Five Minutes to Focus
Steve shares a short guided meditation, "Five Minutes to Focus" applicable to choral rehearsals.
Jul 11, 202218:25
Midweek Meditation with Jaclyn Normandie
Steve is joined by the multi-faceted musician-yoga instructor-author Jaclyn Normandie to talk about the intersection of wellness and the music profession. Jaclyn is the author of “The Mindful Musician.”
Jul 06, 202226:42
Midweek Meditation: the Inner Critic
Steve talks a bit about his "Inner Critic" and offers a few ways to relate to this voice. The episode works in conjunction with a blogpost (choralnet.org/blog).
Jun 28, 202226:01
Midweek Meditation: Starting a Practice
This week, I talk briefly about how I started and where I am in my meditation practice.
Jun 22, 202215:31
Midweek Meditation: Letting go of Perfectionism
The first episode of the Midweek Meditation podcast series. Steve discusses the purpose of the podcast, and comments on his first blogpost on Choralnet.
Jun 15, 202228:31