Pneuma with Daniel Finneran

The 30-30-30 Protocol—developed by Tim Ferriss and popularized by Gary Brecka—is an approach to nutrition that requires you to: 1. Consume 30 grams of protein2. Within 30 minutes of waking3. After which you perform 30 minutes of exerciseThis method is starkly different from intermittent fasting, in which you to abstain (typically during the morning hours) from eating anything at all. Which method is better? With which have you had more success? In this episode, a very shiny and muscular James Flood and I offer our two cents.Email me and let me know which works better for [email protected] YouTube link: https://youtu.be/WjdO6DdZfkkIf you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

A sauna can be immensely beneficial to your overall wellbeing: It boosts cardiovascular health, enhances recovery, deepens sleep, and supports detoxification. But there’s a common misunderstanding about its power to help you lose WEIGHT, of which you should be disabused. Does sweating in the sauna = weight loss? Have you implemented regular sauna use into your regimen? What impact has it had on you? I'd love to hear about your experience! Send a note to [email protected] and we can discuss it on a future episode. If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

The nutrients with which you fuel up and recover are important, but so too is the time of day at which you consume them. The term for this is, simply enough, “Nutrient Timing”. In this episode, my pal James Flood explains the basics of “Nutrient Timing”, including: The post-workout feeding window: what to eat, what to avoid, and when. The difference between fast and slow digesting carbs, and when each should be consumed. When protein should be consumedAnd more! Please send comments or questions to [email protected] Linkhttps://youtu.be/2n-gbVx1-HUIf you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

The unspoken remedy to restlessness…The quiet cure-all for sleepless nights…Sex!A sleep aid–provided to us by the beneficence of nature–than which there is none more effective, satisfying, nor potent. Have you experienced the soporific impact of sex? Send your (PG-rated) comments toEmail: [email protected] you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

Are protein powders detrimental to your health? 🤔Recently published studies have revealed significant amounts of heavy metals (namely cadmium and lead) to be hiding in them. The highest concentrations were found in: 1. Chocolate flavored powders2. Plant-based powdersMy good pal James Flood offers his take on the issue. X link: https://x.com/DanielEFinneran/status/1885158418329075920YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mhumQJdwl2IComments? What kind of protein powder do you take? Send me an email: [email protected] If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

“The mill cannot grind with the water that has passed”. In this episode, we’ll meditate on an old proverb that addresses the difficulty of: 1. Letting go of the past2. And focusing, instead, on the present. I wonder…Where is your energy directed? Is it concentrated on the PAST–a deep pool of regret into which it impotently drains? Or is it concentrated on the PRESENT? If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

Imagine using a "sink snake", or a drain clog remover, to clean your mind of negative thoughts. With what kinds of thoughts and emotions is it currently filled? Were you easily able to dislodge and dispose of them? What thoughts and emotions remain stuck? If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

Skin, hair, and nails--Collagen is the foundation of them all! And yet...It's severely de-emphasized in our diets. In this episode, we'll cover everything you need to know about this essential protein (including how to consume more of it). Reach out to me with comments and questions. If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

They never TASTE, who always DRINK; They always TALK, who never THINK. -Matthew Prior What did you taste? Let me know! If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? What about “butterflies in your stomach”? Have you ever had them? It turns out, the GUT is much more than a grumbling, bottomless repository for food; Inextricably linked to the BRAIN, the gut plays a vital role in the regulation of your emotions, moods, and stress. In this episode, we’ll examine the mysterious “Gut-Brain Axis” and offer tips on how to strengthen it and improve your overall well-being.Thank you so much for listening! But wait! If you don't mind sharing, tell me…On what foods do you feel as though you thrive the most? What foods cause you to feel sluggish and dull? Let me know in the comments section or send me a message directly to Email: [email protected] If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

William Morris (1834-1896) was an English poet, designer, and political reformer.He developed a simple philosophy for “keeping house”: Keep nothing in your house that you do not Know to be USEFULBelieve to be BEAUTIFUL If your possessions are neither useful nor beautiful, dispose of them. Abide by this easy philosophy, and enjoy the bliss of an uncluttered, clean, and peaceful living space! If you don't mind sharing, please, tell me…Of what item did you have the most difficulty letting go? Which item in your house is the most useful? The most beautiful? I'm eager to know! Leave a comment below or send a message to Email: [email protected] If you're Interested in bespoke 1:1 coaching, but prefer someone more approachable than your typical trainer, start here ➡️ https://forms.gle/n1q3rpMYi8YhqQ9y6.I’m excited to embark on this journey together!Friendly Disclaimer: I sincerely hope that you enjoy this show, but please take care of yourself and consult a health professional when needed. The tips and ideas shared on Pneuma are meant for education and inspiration—not as a replacement for professional medical advice. Everyone’s body and situation is unique, so please—before making any changes to your diet, supplements, or exercise routine, check in with a qualified healthcare provider. I share ideas that I find fascinating and techniques that have worked for me, but I can’t be responsible for how this information is used. Thank you for your understanding! Take care, listen to your body, and enjoy the journey.

After an inexcusably long hiatus, Pneuma returns! I'm so excited to relaunch this program and, with your help, develop healthy bodies and souls. I sincerely hope that you enjoy the forthcoming content. (If you don't, please--don't hesitate to advise me on ways to improve it!) Reach out to me on X @DanielEFinneran, IG @DanielEthanFinneran, or send your comments, questions, and criticisms to [email protected] Until then, Fare thee well!

“Distracted from distraction by distraction”Look around: we’re in an inescapable loop of distraction. How do we liberate ourselves from this endless cycle? Borrowing from the great poet TS Eliot, this episode offers some advice. I hope that it’s helpful! Check out my sister channel Finneran’s Wake for profound, long-form conversations. Like, subscribe, and share with friends!

“As I in hoary winter night stood shivering in the snow, Surprised was I with sudden heat which made my heart to glow;And lifting up a fearful eye to view what fire was nearA Pretty Babe all burning bright did in the air appear.” Robert SouthwellI hope that you enjoy this bite-sized Pneuma Nugget! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend and subscribing to this channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content! Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran. Email me at [email protected]: @danielethanfinneranX: @DanielEFinneran

“A man travels the world in search of what he needs and returns home to find it”. - George Moore I hope that you enjoy this bite-sized Pneuma Nugget! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend and subscribing to the channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content! Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran. Email me at [email protected]: @danielethanfinneranX: @DanielEFinneranAnd visit my sister project on YouTube/Podcast platforms, @finneranswake, where you’ll find endless great conversations.

“We do not content ourselves with the life we have in ourselves and in our own being; we desire to live an imaginary life in the mind of others…” Blaise Pascal, a French mathematician, inventor, and philosopher, came to this realization about humankind in the 17th century. It remains as true today as it was back then. In this episode, we discuss living an “imaginary life” in the mind of others, as opposed to embracing our real existence in the pursuit of truth. I hope that you enjoy this meditation! Please consider subscribing to this channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content! Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran. Email me at [email protected]: @danielethanfinneranX: @DanielEFinneranAnd visit my sister project, @finneranswake, where you’ll find endless great conversations.

Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski) was a Polish-English novelist. He was born in 1857 and died in 1924. His twenty years spent as a sailor in the British merchant navy inspired many of his literary works, among which Heart of Darkness is most highly acclaimed. In this episode of “Fall Asleep with Me”, I read this work’s opening scene. It takes place on the tranquil waters of the River Thames. Please consider subscribing to this channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content! Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneran. Email me at [email protected] visit my sister project, @finneranswake, where you’ll find endless great conversations.Sweet dreams!

The inspiration for this episode is a sonnet–a Shakespearean sonnet–with which you’re unlikely to be familiar; Sonnet 30, you see, isn’t commonly ranked among Shakespeare’s finest works. It’s neither read to romantic lovers, inscribed on elegant tombstones, nor quoted in popular films. Indeed, you’ll very seldom hear a recitation of its fourteen forgotten lines. And yet, to our purposes, my dear friend, I think it’s ideally suited. I hope that you enjoy this meditation on loss, regret, remorse, failure, and–that by which all sadness in life is wiped away–friends. Do me the honor, my dear friend, of “liking” this episode, subscribing to this channel for daily doses of mindfulness, and sharing it with a friend.

“How interesting (it is) to trace the history of a single raindrop!” In this guided meditation, we’ll join the American outdoorsman, conservationist, and writer John Muir as we contemplate the dramatic life story of a single raindrop. Muir was a man of extraordinary depth. In this episode, we’ll accompany him to lofty poetic heights–high, in fact, as the craggy summits atop which he made his home–before following him and his raindrop down to the oceans, rivers, puddles, and flower cups in which they came to rest.I don’t know about you, but there’s nothing I enjoy better than watching the rain fall. It’s a divine spectacle of nature, a beautiful production of sound and movement than which there’s simply none more wondrous in all the world. Hopefully this mediation enhances what is, quite without my meager contribution, a transcendent experience. If I succeed, please give this episode a “thumbs-up” or a “five-star” rating. Share it with friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Return to it any time you’re stuck inside on a rainy day. And subscribe to this channel! You can now watch this episode on my YouTube channel. Just search, “Pneuma by Daniel Finneran” and immerse yourself in the stunning images. With affection,Daniel

Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888 - 1965) was an Anglo-American poet. A devout Christian, Eliot was an important figure in the Modernist movement that sprang to life in the first quarter of the 20th century."Four Quartets", a uniquely sublime work by which all his other poems are eclipsed, addresses the theme of time. It's a theme on which, as you doubtless know, so many of our meditations here on Pneuma are based. I think that you'll enjoy it. Subscribe, like, leave a five-star rating, and share this with friends. Send me poem recommendations at [email protected] you! DanielTime Stamps: 0:00 - Burnt Norton11:35 - East Coker29:52 - The Dry Salvages46:45 - Little Gidding

Footfalls echo in the memoryDown the passage which we did not takeToward the door we never openedInto the rose-garden.This is an excerpt from the first poem of TS Eliot’s masterpiece, “Four Quartets”. It is, in my opinion, the most memorable part of “Burnt Norton”.In this episode, we’re going to meditate on the theme that Eliot presents: Regret. Be sure to listen to my prior episode about remorse. What is the one thing you regret most? If you care to divulge, send me an email at [email protected] or comment below. Be sure to visit my sister project, @finneranswake on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. I think you’ll really enjoy it; Finneran’s Wake is where I have deep, probing, provocative conversations with a multitude of extraordinary people from all walks of life. -Daniel

Charlotte Brontë (nom de plume "Currer Bell") was an English novelist. She lived between 1816 - 1855. She was the eldest (and most gifted) of an immensely talented trio of sisters, which included Emily and Anne.Her most famous work, “Jane Eyre” is also one of the finest in the English language. In this episode of “Fall Asleep With Me”, I read one of my favorite scenes: that in which our eponymous heroine, Jane Eyre, encounters the dashing Mr. Rochester in the garden at dusk. Please consider subscribing to this channel for more sleep stories, meditations, and soothing content! Visit my YouTube page @pneumabydanielfinneranAnd my sister project @finneranswakeThank you.

“Dread remorse when you are tempted to err, Miss Eyre; remorse is the poison of life.”In Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 masterpiece, “Jane Eyre”, Mr. Rochester issues this stark warning to young Jane, the novel’s titular character and heroine. In this episode, we’ll focus on remorse, contrast it with regret, and implement techniques to relieve us of its heavy burden. I ask you, dear friend and listener, which of the two do you think is worse: Remorse? Or regret? Share your thoughts in the comments section below, or send me an email at [email protected] If you do, I’ll dedicate an entire episode to your thoughts. Be sure to visit my sister project, @finneranswake on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. I think you’ll really enjoy it; Finneran's Wake is where I have deep, probing, provocative conversations with a multitude of extraordinary people from all walks of life. -Daniel

Join me for an Alternate Nostril Breathing Session! This simple breathing technique, to which I commit a few minutes every single day, is deceptively powerful. Not only does it invigorate me with fresh oxygen and vital energy, but it helps to balance my body–the left side with the right. This episode is a simple tutorial to which anyone can follow along. If you like this content, be sure to subscribe to the channel! If you really want to stimulate your mind, check out my sister channel, @finneranswake, on which I hold conversations with a variety of interesting guests.

George Eliot (the manly nom de plume behind which Mary Ann Evans cloaked her true identity) was an English novelist. She lived between 1819-1880.Her most famous work, “Middlemarch” is also one of the finest in the English language. In this episode of “Fall Asleep With Me”, I read one of my favorite scenes: that in which Will Ladislaw and Dorothea Casaubon (finally) express their love—in word and deed. Please consider subscribing to this channel for more sleep stories and soothing content! Thank you.

What if you had to live your life not only once, but innumerable times over? Would this be a blessing? A curse? Would you delight in the opportunity to live it again? Or, if you haven't lived such a good life thus far, would you bewail the prospect? In his work, "The Gay Science", Friedrich Nietzsche explores this idea. He does so through his doctrine of "Eternal Recurrence", of which the Pre-Socratic philosopher, Heraclitus, is acknowledged to have been the originator. In this meditation, we take up the doctrine of Eternal Recurrence and think about it deeply. Please send your comments to [email protected] affection,Daniel

The concept of the Unimaginable “I” is one to which, so far as I can tell, the Czech-French writer, Milan Kundera, is chiefly responsible for having given life. Kundera, twice expelled from the Czech Communist Party (of which he was, in his youth, a devout member) published a book in 1984 entitled The Unbearable Lightness of Being, about which I talk, at some length, on my sister channel, Finneran’s Wake (Check it out on Podcast/YouTube!) In the book, Kundera contemplates the idea of the Unimaginable “I”, to which today’s episode is dedicated. If you find this content different and stimulating, enlightening and soothing, do consider giving it a “thumbs-up” or a five-star rating. Be sure to share it with friends and family and subscribe to this channel. With affection,Daniel

zzzzZZZZzzzz😴😴😴Hello everyone! Welcome to this latest installment of “Fall Asleep With Me”.In this series, I read classic bedtime stories and great works of literature to which you can (and most assuredly WILL) fall asleep! Tonight’s episode is a sleepy, dream-inducing reading of “Brideshead Revisited” by Evelyn Waugh. Please subscribe to this channel for many more sleepy bedtime stories and soothing meditations to which the whole family can listen along.Send your book recommendations to [email protected]. I can't wait to read them! During the day, be sure to check out my other channel, Finneran's Wake, on which I host profound and enlightening conversations. With affection, Daniel

To breathe deeply into the abdomen with the diaphragm–that’s precisely the way in which Nature intended us to breathe! And yet…We’ve unlearned this simple technique (for which a remedial lesson is urgently needed!)Together, let’s relearn how to breathe properly. Follow along, and–within a few minutes’ time–you’ll significantly improve the quality of each breath. You’ll lower your stress, improve the structure of your palate and face, and appear much more confident and refined. Be sure to subscribe to this channel and share it with a friend and a family member. Check out my other channel, Finneran’s Wake, on which I conduct long-form conversations with an amazing cast of guests. With affection,Daniel

Since its inception in Autumn of 2022, Pneuma has accumulated 50,000 downloads (almost exclusively on Spotify)!I just want to take this opportunity to THANK everyone for supporting this channel and for helping our community grow. Behind every number is a person, a deeply complex and unique human being, to whom I extend my sincerest gratitude. It’s my goal for Pneuma to become the FIRST (and perhaps only!) place you visit when in need of a soothing voice and a thoughtful word. A soothing voice and a thoughtful word: To you, dear friend and listener, I’ll never fail to deliver these things. Affectionately yours,Daniel

Are you ready? Here’s the secret: Gaining mastery over your emotions is as simple as replacing one word with another. When angry, do you say: “I am angry”? Try this: the next time that you’re visited by the emotion of anger, simply substitute the word “feel” for “am”. “I feel angry” is much different from “I am angry”. Feelings are fleeting. They are visitors to which you can either open or close your door. Being is a bit more permanent. Once you perceive your emotions as visitors, you can gain control over their coming and going. I hope this meditation is helpful! If so, please subscribe to this channel and share this episode with an (overly emotional!) friend.Be sure to check out my other channel, Finneran’s Wake, on which I host profoundly insightful and endlessly edifying conversations. With affection,Daniel

Grounding (or mindfully connecting your bare feet to the earth) is one of the simplest, least expensive, and most powerful things that you can do for your health. And guess what? With a little guidance, it’s something at which you can become an expert in just a few minutes’ time! In this episode, I’ll help you to become a “grounding” pro! I’ll lead you through my own grounding practice, to which I religiously commit a few minutes every single day, no matter the weather. This is my “Advanced” grounding practice. I’ll be sure to create an episode with which novices might have an easier time.Do consider joining Pneuma’s growing community! Please subscribe to this channel (and encourage family and friends to do the same)! I assure you, nothing transactional is involved. Our goal is to promote wellness, to obtain happiness, and to know eudaimonia. Share your comments and thoughts below or email me directly at [email protected] my sister project, @finneranswake to watch my long-form conversations with diverse and fascinating people. finneranswake.comWith undiminished affection, Daniel

The title, I think, says it all! In this video (over whose script I toiled for weeks!), I count down from 100 to 0 in a super SLEEPY tone of voice. My prediction is that you won’t make it past 75. When you wake up, be sure to comment below with the last number you remember hearing. I’m curious to know if there’s a soporific “sweet-spot” at which everyone falls asleep.Please consider subscribing to this channel and sharing it with family and friends. With your help, our community can continue to grow! Blessings,Daniel

Through winter-time we call on spring,And through the spring on summer call,And when abounding hedges ringDeclare that winter’s best of all…–WB YeatsIs it not the case that we’re incessantly looking ahead to the future? That we very seldom stop and appreciate the season in which we’re living? That we live not in the present moment, in the sacred “here and now”, but in the distant times and places to which our hopes and fears drag us? No more! In this episode, we’ll discuss how to live in the “here and now”! Borrowing from the wisdom of the Irish poet, William Butler Yeats and the American Transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau, we’ll learn how to “live in each season as it passes”. We’ll learn how to be fully present and immersed in the Now. Tell me: Do YOU live in each season as it passes? Or are you constantly yearning for a cooler, or warmer, or more festive time of year? Respond in the comments section below! Be sure to “like” this episode and share it with a friend and family member. Subscribe to my channel for new material!

In a previous episode, we meditated over a question than which, in my opinion, there simply is none bigger, more profound, nor more important: “TO BE, OR NOT TO BE”. (Or, in other words: to keep on living, or to give up and die).This is the famously quotable line with which Act III of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” opens. Hamlet, the troubled Prince of Denmark does what he does best: he dithers. I suppose, ultimately, he decides NOT to be (a decision for which nearly everyone close to him suffers). In “Paradise Lost”, the great epic written by John Milton, an unlikely proponent of the “TO BE” position, Belial (one of Satan’s fellow demons!) comes forth and answers Hamlet. He says, in short: “To be no more; sad cure; for who would lose, Though full of pain, this intellectual being”? Join in this fascinating meditation as we explore a devil’s “pro-life” response to Shakespeare’s Hamlet! Become a part of the Pneuma family (16 members strong!) by subscribing to this channel. “Like” this episode, give it a good rating, and share it with a loved one. Leave me a note in the comments section below, or send me an email directly at [email protected] out my other project @finneranswake, available on YouTube and Podcast streaming services. May you enjoy tranquility and bliss!

zzzzZZZZzzzz😴😴😴Hello everyone! Welcome to this episode of “Fall Asleep With Me”.In this series, I read classic bedtime stories to which you can (and most assuredly WILL) fall asleep. Tonight’s episode is a sleepy, dream-inducing reading of “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak. For what it’s worth…I’m not so sure the mischievous, misbehaving, wolf-boy Max is totally deserving of the hot supper (served to him in his bedroom, mind you!) to which he returns, but it’s a fantastic story regardless. I think you'll enjoy it. Tell me in the comments below: should Max have returned home to his hot supper? Should he have gone to bed hungry? Should he have stayed with the Wild Things? Please subscribe to this channel for many more sleepy bedtime stories and soothing meditations to which the whole family can listen along.

Don’t it always seem to goThat you don’t know what you’ve gotTill it’s gone…The legendary Joni Mitchell (to whom the Counting Crows don’t hold a candle!) said it best: “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone”. GK Chesterton, the great English essayist, cultural critic, and Christian apologist of the early 20th-century wrote something very similar in his article, “On Being Moved”. In it, he said: “For it is the point of all deprivation that it (deprivation) sharpens the idea of value”. The joined and timeless wisdom of Mitchell and Chesterton will be the focus of today's meditation. Use it to cultivate a sense of gratitude, to expand your consciousness, to calm your nerves, and to reflect on the objects–be they little or big–that you possess, but seldom appreciate. I hope that you enjoy this episode. If so, be sure to subscribe to this channel for MUCH more original content to come. “Like” this video, share it with a friend and loved one, and comment below.Send me an email directly at [email protected] my sister channel, finneranswake (finneranswake.com), on which I host long-form conversations with fascinating people. Affectionately yours,Daniel

Shhhh! Hello everyone! Welcome to this special bedtime episode of Pneuma.This is a sleepy, dream-inducing reading of “Goodnight Moon”--a book to which, so far as I can tell, the entire English-speaking world has been falling asleep since its publication way back in 1947. Can you believe that this timeless book (of which every newborn child is the recipient!) is over three-quarters of a CENTURY old? There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular and enduring bedtime stories. Tonight, you can choose to read along with me, or just listen to my voice as you drift away to a placid land of dreams. Either way, I can assure you: we’ll be asleep before you know it! When you wake, be sure to “like” this episode and share it with a friend. Tell me in the comments below: to whom do you most enjoy saying “Goodnight”? The cow? The mouse? The mush? Please subscribe to this channel for many more sleepy bedtime stories and soothing meditations to which the whole family can listen along.#sleep #bedtime #sleepmeditation #bedtimestories #sleepy #asmr #childrensbooks #soothing

The marrow–be it of a bone or of a book–is the deepest, healthiest, most sought-after thing that we can nourish ourselves with. It is the hidden flake of gold, the buried piece of diamond for which we all dig–than which every lustrous rock and special stone is far less valuable. In this episode, we draw our inspiration from the great French Renaissance writer, François Rabelais. In his immortal book, “Gargantua”, Rabelais compares a dog (crowned by Plato as the animal kingdom’s most “philosophical” creature) who is in hungry pursuit of bone marrow, and a human’s attempt to get at the marrow of wisdom. The aim, in both cases, is to get to the marrow of life–for the nourishment not only of the body, but of the soul as well. What do you think? Do you like bone marrow? Comment with your opinions below! Or send me an email directly at [email protected] sure to “like” this episode and to share it with a loved one and friend. You can also check out my other channel, finneranswake, on which I host stimulating long-form conversations. Blessings!

“To be, or not to be, that is the question…”Verily, ‘tis a line quotable not only by every English-speaker, but most non-English-speakers who are scattered across the world. And while it deserves, and shall forever deserve, our quotation, it no less demands our contemplation. I’m convinced that this line, and the entire passage of which it’s the opening and defining part, is more than mere poetry, scribbled out by a short-lived bibulous bard at the end of the sixteenth century.No.It is, in no exaggerated terms, life’s BIGGEST question–a profound idea over which we’d do well to meditate for a little while. For the next half hour, that’s precisely what we’ll do. Tell me, dear friend: how would YOU respond to Hamlet’s question? What would you advise him to do? What would YOU do? Comment below or send me an email at [email protected]. If you do, I’ll read your responses in a forthcoming episode. Be sure to “LIKE” this video, SHARE it with a friend, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel.Visit my sister project, Finneran’s Wake, on which I host an array of fascinating guests for deep conversations:Finneranswake.com Youtube: @finneranswake#literature #meditation #relaxation #hypnosis #shakespeare #wisdom

Good morning! Are you looking to boost your confidence as you prepare for the trials and tribulations of the day ahead? Are you looking to uplift your spirit and strengthen your resolve as you embark upon a new and daunting journey? I can assure you: you’ve come to the right place! Take a seat, close your eyes, attend to your breathing, and join me on this 15-minute affirmation meditation, at the end of which your confidence will be completely restored. You’ll exit this meditation equipped (spiritually, if not physically!) to go out there and conquer the world. If you find this type of meditation encouraging and helpful, please share it with a friend. “Like” this video, leave me a note in the comments section below, and email me at [email protected], of course, subscribe to this channel! I hope to grow with you and to be the voice of calm upon which you can always rely, no matter the circumstance, whenever you’re in need. Blessings,Daniel

A simple, soothing guided meditation for when you drink your tea. I assure you: this episode will enhance what is, on its own, without my meager contribution, one of the great human institutions of which we have the good fortune to partake: teatime. Let us take the opportunity (the opportuni-TEA?--I couldn't resist!) to employ some mindfulness while we enjoy this delightful beverage. Tell me, what is YOUR favorite tea? Chai? Chamomile? Green? Oolong? Accompanied by honey and sugar? Or unadulterated in its native form? Comment below with your choice! And please, if you find this and my other episodes enjoyable, consider subscribing to this channel and sharing it among your friends. Give it “like” and a kind rating. Thank you so much! (now back to my tea!)

No doubt—this world in which we live is a crazy one! From political unrest, to economic uncertainty, to global pandemics, and interminable wars, you might begin to feel as if there’s no escape. Rest assured, there is. The path is simple: all you need to do is retire into yourself and find your inner peace. Join me on this soothing meditation to rediscover your inner peace and, above all, to keep your calm in what is, by any measure, an increasingly crazy world! Like this episode, share it with a friend, and Subscribe to this channel! Send me a note at [email protected]

Jason Stephenson is the founder and host of the wildly popular YouTube channel, “Jason Stephenson: Sleep Meditation Music” to which some 3 million people (and counting!) are subscribed. Since joining the platform in 2011, Jason’s videos on sleep, mindfulness, meditation, music, nature, life, and breathing have amassed over 700 million views–a number to which I’m honored to say I’ve contributed!In this conversation, Jason and I discuss…His tumultuous background and how it led him to a life devoted to wellness; quitting his job in order to pursue his true passion; the prodigious growth of his YouTube channel; becoming a full-time “content creator”; how he formulates ideas and approaches the writing process; his diet, consumption of caffeine, and daily/nightly regimen; the importance of community; the role of religion; his atheistic upbringing; his experience in a Buddhist temple and a Christian Church; life in Australia; the epidemic of anxiety and depression in the West; his advice to young YouTubers beginning their journey, and MUCH more! Links to Jason’s stuff: Website:https://www.jasonstephenson.net/lp/sleep-meditation/free-sleep-meditationEnter your email address and receive a mindfulness MP3! YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@jasonstephensonmeditationJason’s other YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonstephensonmeditation/channelsLinks to my stuff: (My original site): Finneranswake.com Listen to this and all episodes of Finneran’s Wake on your favorite podcast streaming service: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/74eUg83Q8zOgaRA5EBuzyl?si=871b6aa8082146af. Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finnerans-wake/id1560923796. –Pneumameditations.comFor Sleep Storieshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_8UKeM6leybSC3ZgKsh9AOr, check out the podcast for mindfulness exercises and calming talks: https://open.spotify.com/show/6b9DBhemWHvEy0wiiBHwYo?si=05b5fc8e12a84050Please, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or send me a message (to which, I assure you, I’ll promptly respond!) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080972774597Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielethanfinneran/Twitter: @DanielEFinneranEmail me at [email protected]#conversation #sleep #meditation #wellness

William Butler (WB) Yeats (1865 - 1939) was an Irish poet, dramatist, writer, and statesman. A poet to whom I was introduced at the tender age of twelve, Yeats has continued to inhabit a special place in my heart. His finest work, in my opinion, is "Sailing to Byzantium". After the collapse of Rome in the fifth century AD, the center of European culture shifted east to the Golden Horn. Renamed "Constantinople" after the famed Christian Emperor, Byzantium was, to Yeats, the spiritual homeland to which, in a modern world overcome by materialism, he yearned to return. The tone of the poem, at its beginning, is wistful: Yeats, now an old man, feels like a stranger in both his time and place. The world around him abounds in flesh, sensuality, youth, and lust. It is, as he says, "no country for old men". No. The country in which he belongs, for which he pines, and to which, by way of his poetry, he'll take us, is that of the spirit. Subscribe, like, leave a five-star rating, and share this with friends. Send me poem recommendations at [email protected] you!

Thomas Traherne (1636-74) was an English poet, writer, theologian, and Anglican cleric to whom I was recently introduced.His only extant work, Centuries of Meditations, completely swept me away. It’s a short but powerful book with which you should spend an afternoon. In this episode, we’ll focus on a couple of passages from Traherne’s Meditations. In them, he lists the countless gifts that the sun bestows upon us every single day–of which we’re almost always unmindful, and for which we’re hardly ever grateful. You can use this episode to think about and appreciate nature or, if drowsy, to help you fall asleep. Please give this channel a 5-star rating. Like it! Leave a comment. Subscribe and share it with family and friends. Send me an email at [email protected] (to which I guarantee I’ll respond!)

The 4-7-8 breathing exercise, of which the great Dr. Andrew Weil is widely-acknowledged to be the inventor, is simple and effective. You need only do the following: inhale for 4 seconds; hold the breath for 7 seconds; and exhale for 8 seconds. That constitutes one cycle. You'll then repeat this sequence for a total of four cycles. Perform this at least twice a day. A little "behind the scenes": this episode, which was completely unscripted, was recorded while I was sitting on the beach. Sadly, I was a bit too far away from the shoreline to capture the calming music of the waves. Instead, I got a background full of the clamorous din of a jet plane flying up above! For that, I offer you my sincerest apology. I hope, nevertheless, you enjoy this episode. Send comments and criticisms to [email protected] my sister project, finneranswake.com and the "Finneran's Wake" YouTube channel and podcast.

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English poet, journalist, and author of short stories. An unbending defender of the British imperial project, his reputation has suffered in recent years. Many of his detractors today echo the judgment rendered by George Orwell, who called him, in positively venomous terms, a morally insensitive, aesthetically disgusting, brutal, sadistic, jingo imperialist. Well then! Despite Orwell's unflattering assessment of his near contemporary, Kipling's finest poem, "If--", is one you'll want to commit to memory. It's a brief, beautiful work that you can memorize in but a few weeks' time. Untarnished by politics, inspirational from its first word till its last, "If--" is, without a doubt, one of the great poems of all time. Visit my website at pneumameditations.com Visit my sister podcast at Finneran's Wake and finneranswake.com

The title says it all! After a peaceful morning spent reading on the beach, I took a few minutes to absorb all the natural beauty, tranquility, picturesqueness, and happiness that surrounded me. Join me and interrupt your day with the gentle sound of waves rolling on the beach, wind blowing through the trees, laughter dancing in the air, music echoing in every direction, and--the least euphonious of the aforementioned--my calming voice leading you through a simple breathing exercise. Visit my website at pneumameditation.com and send me an email at [email protected] my sister podcast/youtube channel at finneranswake.com