SLEEP MEDITATION with Lauren Ostrowski Fenton

Hi lovely one, it's Lauren here  I'm so glad you're here with this *Ease Into Rest* meditation. Over the last few days I've had a good, gentle weekend – I've played with the cats, the weather has been absolutely stunning, and even though I've been quite tired with my new job, I'm feeling very grateful and happy.  *Little update for you:* In the next *three days* I'll be releasing a *free/low-cost 3‑chapter companion course* to support this video – with gentle reflections, practices, and a downloadable workbook so you can take this "one breath at a time" approach into your everyday life. I hope you're okay, wherever you are in the world. Please remember to look after yourself: - Focus on self‑care, even in small ways - Be kind to your busy mind - Try not to let the small stuff bother you too much If you'd like to go deeper with me, you can find my full range of courses on Teachable here: https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/ If you would like to have counselling please email me on [email protected] Thank you for being here and for taking this time for yourself. You are enough, and this space is for you.

Welcome to a gentle space for rest, reflection, and emotional healing with **Lauren Ostrowski Fenton**.  
Lauren is a counsellor and meditation guide with a **Masters in Counselling (Monash University)** and **Honours in Anthropology (Monash University)**. Drawing on both psychological understanding and a deep curiosity about how we live, feel, and relate, she creates calming practices to support you through **overthinking, anxiety, grief, exhaustion, and life's many transitions**.  
In this podcast you'll find:  
- **Guided sleep meditations** to help you unwind and rest  
- **Mindfulness practices** to soften anxiety and overactive thinking  
- **Gentle reflections** on self‑care, self‑compassion, and being human  
- Occasional **tools and prompts** to support your healing and growth  
You can also explore Lauren's **free reflections and goals course on Teachable** here:  
👉 https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/new-year-s-reflections-guide-unlock-your-authentic-self-a-simple-reflection-guide  
This is a space where you are reminded that you matter, just as you are, and that it is okay to slow down, rest, and be imperfect.

Come sit with me—let's slow down, sleep better, and feel more like ourselves. My courses (gentle, practical, cozy) Lauren has a MASTERS COUNSELLING MONASH University MONASH HONORS ANTHROPOLOGY MONASH University Sitting Beside Your Grief" Coming soon. This is a gentle, free mini course offering you a soft place to rest with your grief, beginning with a guided meditation/body scan and expanding into simple, cosy practices. The course will grow to include a caring card game for sad moments and short modules on grounding, meeting your thoughts kindly, and staying human in grief. I'm creating this alongside my full-time work as a behaviour support specialist, and I'm slowly building a little nest of supports here for you to return to whenever you need. 😴 Rest Rise and Roar — Founding Cohort $97 (starts Feb 28) One gentle week at a time: short lessons, calming practices, tiny actions, friendly circle. Join here → lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/rest-and-rising 🛏️ Sleep Mastery — start tonight. $29 Practical tools for calmer evenings and deeper sleep. Learn more → https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/sleep-mastery-unlock-the-secrets-to-deep-sleep-and-rest 💝 Free gift (to begin softly) 2026 Reflections Guide and more little gifts within—simple prompts to set a kinder tone for your year: Download → https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/new-year-s-reflections-guide-unlock-your-authentic-self-a-simple-reflection-guide-lauren-ostrowski-fenton A little book for your bedside, Daily Rituals for Happiness → https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ref=KC_GS_GB_AU 😌 Beyond Anxiety — $119 (includes one free counselling session for a limited time, expires 17th Feb 2026). If you're feeling stretched thin, this is my gentle, practical course: 8 chapters, a printable workbook, and 10+ short videos you can do at your own pace. Start here → lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/beyond-anxiety Sleep aids on shopify - little games to help you sleep and feel ok https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-2.myshopify.com/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube ☕️ Let's stay close (come say hi) Substack: https://substack.com/@laurenostrowskifenton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenostrowskifenton/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YfDM1kGnepG5NG4poCwK0 Medium: https://medium.com/@laurenostrowskifenton 🤗 Support the work (only if it feels good) Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/Laurenostrowskifenton Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton Gentle reminder My content is supportive, not medical advice—please reach out to a health professional for personal care. With warmth, Lauren Original vocals and video © 2025 Lauren Ostrowski Fenton #GentleReset #RestedAndRising #Sleep #Mindfulness #SoftPlanning #nervoussystemcare

Gentle Guided Meditation for Comfort, Calm & Deep Rest Welcome, friend. This gentle guided meditation is designed to help you slow down, feel deeply supported, and reconnect with a sense of safety, kindness, and self-worth. 
 --- Come sit with me—let's slow down, sleep better, and feel more like ourselves. My courses (gentle, practical, cozy) Lauren has a MASTERS COUNSELLING MONASH University MONASH HONORS ANTHROPOLOGY MONASH University Sitting Beside Your Grief" Coming soon. This is a gentle, free mini course offering you a soft place to rest with your grief, beginning with a guided meditation/body scan and expanding into simple, cosy practices. The course will grow to include a caring card game for sad moments and short modules on grounding, meeting your thoughts kindly, and staying human in grief. I'm creating this alongside my full-time work as a behaviour support specialist, and I'm slowly building a little nest of supports here for you to return to whenever you need. 😴 Rest Rise and Roar — Founding Cohort $97 (starts Feb 28) One gentle week at a time: short lessons, calming practices, tiny actions, friendly circle. Join here → lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/rest-and-rising 🛏️ Sleep Mastery — start tonight. $29 Practical tools for calmer evenings and deeper sleep. Learn more → https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/sleep-mastery-unlock-the-secrets-to-deep-sleep-and-rest 💝 Free gift (to begin softly) 2026 Reflections Guide and more little gifts within—simple prompts to set a kinder tone for your year: Download → https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/new-year-s-reflections-guide-unlock-your-authentic-self-a-simple-reflection-guide-lauren-ostrowski-fenton A little book for your bedside, Daily Rituals for Happiness → https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ref=KC_GS_GB_AU 😌 Beyond Anxiety — $119 (includes one free counselling session for a limited time, expires 17th Feb 2026). If you're feeling stretched thin, this is my gentle, practical course: 8 chapters, a printable workbook, and 10+ short videos you can do at your own pace. Start here → lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/beyond-anxiety Sleep aids on shopify - little games to help you sleep and feel ok https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-2.myshopify.com/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube ☕️ Let's stay close (come say hi) Substack: https://substack.com/@laurenostrowskifenton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenostrowskifenton/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YfDM1kGnepG5NG4poCwK0 Medium: https://medium.com/@laurenostrowskifenton 🤗 Support the work (only if it feels good) Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/Laurenostrowskifenton Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton Gentle reminder My content is supportive, not medical advice—please reach out to a health professional for personal care. With warmth, Lauren Original vocals and video © 2025 Lauren Ostrowski Fenton #GentleReset #RestedAndRising #Sleep #Mindfulness #SoftPlanning #nervoussystemcare

0:00 – **Welcome & Guided Grief Meditation Introduction** 3:45 – **Arriving in the Present Moment (Safe Enough to Rest)** 7:20 – **Calming Breath & Grounding for Grief and Anxiety** 10:30 – **Hand on Heart Self-Compassion Practice** 14:25 – **Gentle CBT for Grief: Thoughts as Passing Clouds** 19:15 – **Full Body Scan Relaxation for Grief** 29:55 – **Releasing "I Should" Thoughts & Self-Blame** 35:15 – **Healing Heart Space & Planting a Seed of Kindness** 46:10 – **Grief in the Body: Hips, Legs, Feet & Feeling Supported** 58:40 – **Deep Rest with Grief: Soothing Affirmations & Closing** 😌 Beyond Anxiety — $119 (includes one free counselling session for a limited time, expires 17th Feb 2026). If you're feeling stretched thin, this is my gentle, practical course: 8 chapters, a printable workbook, and 10+ short videos you can do at your own pace. Start here → lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/beyond-anxiety Sleep aids on shopify - little games to help you sleep and feel ok https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-2.myshopify.com/?utm_medium=product_shelf&utm_source=youtube ☕️ Let's stay close (come say hi) Substack: https://substack.com/@laurenostrowskifenton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenostrowskifenton/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YfDM1kGnepG5NG4poCwK0 Medium: https://medium.com/@laurenostrowskifenton 🤗 Support the work (only if it feels good) Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/Laurenostrowskifenton Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton Gentle reminder My content is supportive, not medical advice—please reach out to a health professional for personal care. With warmth, Lauren Original vocals and video © 2025 Lauren Ostrowski Fenton Come sit with me—let's slow down, sleep better, and feel more like ourselves. My courses (gentle, practical, cozy) Sitting Beside Your Grief" Coming soon!!!! Watch this space(or look on Teachable) This is a gentle, free mini course offering you a soft place to rest with your grief, beginning with a guided meditation/body scan and expanding into simple, cosy practices. The course will grow to include a caring card game for sad moments and short modules on grounding, meeting your thoughts kindly, and staying human in grief. I'm creating this alongside my full-time work as a behaviour support specialist, and I'm slowly building a little nest of supports here for you to return to whenever you need. 😴 Rest Rise and Roar — Founding Cohort $97 (starts Feb 28) One gentle week at a time: short lessons, calming practices, tiny actions, friendly circle. Join here → lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/rest-and-rising 🛏️ Sleep Mastery — start tonight. $29 Practical tools for calmer evenings and deeper sleep. Learn more → https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/p/sleep-mastery-unlock-the-secrets-to-deep-sleep-and-rest 💝 Free gift (to begin softly) 2026 Reflections Guide and more little gifts within—simple prompts to set a kinder tone for your year: Download → https://lauren-ostrowski-fenton-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/new-year-s-reflections-guide-unlock-your-authentic-self-a-simple-reflection-guide-lauren-ostrowski-fenton A little book for your bedside, Daily Rituals for Happiness → https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B01GA4KXWY?ref=KC_GS_GB_AU #GuidedMeditation #MindfulnessPractice #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthSupport #GentleCBT #BodyScanMeditation