Guided Meditations & Talks

Last Updated on May 31, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This talk covers meditation plateaus. These happen when we feel a stagnation in our practice, or a lack of growth. It’s a common experience, and one that can teach us quite a bit. Learn about why this happens, and what we might be able to do to move forward. Mindful Eating: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/mindful-eating Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/

Last Updated on May 25, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s talk is on the concept of the different dharma doors we walk through. It is traditionally held that there 84,000 different dharma doors we can use to work toward awakening. In this talk, we’ll talk about these different doors, how to find one that suits you, and what it means to walk fully through a door. Individual Sessions: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/consultation Online Courses: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/courses Podcast

Last Updated on April 5, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a guided meditation covering the first tetrad of Anapanasati practice. I strongly recommend listening to the accompanying talk covering the basics of this sutta and practice: Accompanying Talk: https://youtu.be/3JI921i2fDo?si=oXsp17gtQ58MhnMB Book Source: Mindfulness of Breathing: A Practice Guide and Translations Post on Anapansati: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/blog/anapanasati Sign up for the free Introduction to Mindfulness onli

Last Updated on April 5, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today’s talk is an introduction to Anapanasati. The Anapanasati Sutta is the Buddha’s instructions on mindfulness of the breath, and offers a systematic way to work through the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. There is a lot to be said about this practice. Here I offer a brief overview or introduction. We cover the basics of Anapanasati, how to actually practice, a bit about my experience, and some tips to get the most out of this meditation tec

Last Updated on March 16, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov Today we discuss a listener question about the process of letting go. From the “small” things in daily life to the deeper attachments we have to identity and stories, letting go is a process that takes time. Sign up for the free Introduction to Mindfulness online course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/intro-to-mindfulness New Practicing Mindfulness Course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/practicing-mindfulness Subscribe on Spotify: https

Last Updated on March 9, 2026 by Matthew Sockolov This is a brief talk on building a complete practice. We are called to incorporate a variety of qualities into our practice, and it’s helpful to know where to focus our energy. Sign up for the free Introduction to Mindfulness online course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/intro-to-mindfulness New Practicing Mindfulness Course: https://www.themindfulcounselor.me/practicing-mindfulness Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2X6FdH3