There’s a kind of fatigue that comes from being constantly on. Not just socially, but mentally. It’s the subtle result of being reachable, relevant and responsive.

Sometimes connection isn’t found in big gestures. It’s in the quiet act of being present. In this episode, Beth explores how showing up for the small, everyday moments can rebuild a sense of belonging...

To get this podcast rolling, I uploaded multiple episodes up front. Enjoy a brief moment of calm by listening to any episode that appeals to you. Each is under 5 minutes and achieve a moment of calm. Give Affirmations and Micro-Meditations a try. Here's my favorite link: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/affirmations-and-micro-meditations--6793204

Feeling at Peace in the Moment:  A gentle invitation to settle into the calm that’s already here. This micro-meditation guides you through soft breaths and quiet awareness, helping you let go of tension and rest fully in the present. A brief pause that leaves you feeling steadier, clearer, and peacefully connected to the moment. Music credit: One More Day, by Beyza (sourced via http://www.EpidemicSound.com)

Some days, peace feels like a rumor.

We all have those moments when our minds wander straight into the land of what ifs. What if I fail? What if I say the wrong thing? What if this doesn’t work out? In this episode of Social Leopards, Be...

Setting Reasonable Expectations:  A calming moment to release pressure and invite more grace into your day. These affirmations help you soften perfectionism, honor your limits, and create space for a gentler, more sustainable pace. A brief reminder that you’re allowed to be human—and that balanced expectations can bring deeper peace.  Music credit: At the Beginning, by Rikard From (sourced via http://www.EpidemicSound.com)

There’s a moment, every year around this time, when everything starts to feel a little louder.

The holidays can be joyful… and heavy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, lonely, stressed, or worn down, you’re not alone. Affirmations and Micro-Meditations offers a moment of calm when everything feels like too much. Short episodes. Gentle resets.  🎧 Listen whenever you need a little peace this season: https://spreaker.com/podcast/affirmations-and-micro-meditations--6793204

Gratitude season is here, but what if you’re not exactly feeling the “overflowing abundance” energy this year? In this Thanksgiving episode, Beth takes a refreshingly honest look at what gratitude act...

In this bonus mini-episode, Beth shares her short story called "A Soft Place for Gratitude," following Aya as she discovers quiet moments of thankfulness on a peaceful hillside. The tale shows how gratitude can be found in small, simple moments rather than big celebrations. This episode closes with a set of gentle affirmations to help you notice the steady, luminous things supporting you through the holiday season. Beth responds personally to all communications received.  Buy Beth Butram a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/bethpodcast. Never required, always appreciated!  - Substack: https://substack.com/@bethbutram - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastsbybeth/ - Threads: https://www.threads.com/@podcastsbybeth - TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@podcastsbybeth Music credit: Fly-by-Night, Wendy Marcini and Would You Hold Me, Franz Gordon (sourced via http://www.EpidemicSound.com)