<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/podmeditations/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Meditations for Podcasters: Mindfulness Sessions]]></title><podcast:guid>87b7fdf6-55da-5b2f-ac6e-226a8632a71e</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:46:21 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Matthew Bliss]]></copyright><managingEditor>Matthew Bliss</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A series of short, poetic meditations designed to calm your mind and reconnect you with the heart of your podcasting journey.
Each session helps you quiet the noise of comparison, return to the present moment, and rediscover motivation through clarity and intention. 
Rooted in mindfulness and creative purpose, these meditations are your companion through the challenges of podcasting. Protecting you from self-doubt and perfectionism, and inviting you to create with confidence, connection, and calm.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/0110e768-6a9a-4160-b175-b8b5ecb518d3/MedPod-CoverArtV3.jpg</url><title>Meditations for Podcasters: Mindfulness Sessions</title><link><![CDATA[https://podmeditations.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/0110e768-6a9a-4160-b175-b8b5ecb518d3/MedPod-CoverArtV3.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Matthew Bliss</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Matthew Bliss</itunes:author><description>A series of short, poetic meditations designed to calm your mind and reconnect you with the heart of your podcasting journey.
Each session helps you quiet the noise of comparison, return to the present moment, and rediscover motivation through clarity and intention. 
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