Meredith McCarthy's NZACH Talk Time Podcast
Talk time is where Meredith McCarthy and Teresa Saunders talk about everything to do with hypnosis and working as a clinical hypnotherapist. We discuss new topics every week. This is part of the NZACH the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy. www.nzach.ac.nz
Meredith McCarthy's NZACH Talk Time Podcast
Pebbles in the Pond: A Deep Relaxation & Focus Meditation
Kia ora — I’m Meredith McCarthy. Welcome to NZACH Talk Time.
This guided meditation helps your body relax deeply while training your mind to practise single-pointed focus. Using a gentle body-scan and the pebble-and-pond imagery, you’ll release tension, calm racing thoughts, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom inside you.
What this practice will help with:
• Deep physical relaxation (head, jaw, spine, hips and legs)
• Reducing stress, overwhelm and mental chatter
• Improving single-pointed attention and mindful presence
• Supporting restful sleep and nervous-system recovery
• Reconnecting with inner guidance — hearing that gentle “divine whisper”
How to use this video:
• Find a comfortable, safe place to sit or lie down.
• Use headphones for better immersion.
• If you need to fall asleep, let the meditation play; if you prefer to stay awake, practise gentle listening.
• This meditation is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
Timestamps
0:00 Welcome & gentle breathing
0:45 Body relaxation — head to toes
4:10 Eye focus and progressive blinking technique
6:00 Pebble & pond visualisation (mindfulness practice)
14:30 Closing — return, deepen, or drift to sleep
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More from NZACH:
Website / Bookings: https://www.nzach.ac.nz
My private practice & bookings: https://www.meredithmccarthy.com/book-online
Contact: info@nzach.ac.nz
| +64 27 699 3950
Disclaimer: This meditation is a relaxation and mindfulness practice — not a substitute for medical or mental-health care. If you have concerns about your mental health or are experiencing severe symptoms, please seek professional help.