This a reading of my Substack essay “Unfinished Hikes” for those who prefer podcast to article. You can find the original piece here (plus some guided practices for my paid subscribers). Hope you enjoy!
Unfinished Hikes: Audio Essay
Dopamine, perfectionism, and the lost craft of completion
Aug 28, 2025

Centered with Abby
Centered with Abby is the mindfulness‑meets‑somatics podcast for anyone tired of living on autopilot. Every other week you’ll get a calming mini‑retreat—guided breath, gentle yoga, journaling, and more—to pause, reset, and reduce stress. On alternate weeks Abby reads her “Deep Talk” essays, offering a blend of psychology, philosophy, and practical tools for crafting a vivid life of meaning and purpose.
Hosted by licensed psychotherapist, yoga‑somatics instructor, and embodied arts facilitator Abby Ilardi Lowry, this show helps you stay centered, creative, and fully alive amid modern chaos.
Centered with Abby is the mindfulness‑meets‑somatics podcast for anyone tired of living on autopilot. Every other week you’ll get a calming mini‑retreat—guided breath, gentle yoga, journaling, and more—to pause, reset, and reduce stress. On alternate weeks Abby reads her “Deep Talk” essays, offering a blend of psychology, philosophy, and practical tools for crafting a vivid life of meaning and purpose.
Hosted by licensed psychotherapist, yoga‑somatics instructor, and embodied arts facilitator Abby Ilardi Lowry, this show helps you stay centered, creative, and fully alive amid modern chaos.
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