Heathen - Secular Meditation

A secular meditation app for people who want stillness without the spiritual packaging. Heathen draws from the traditions that shaped how thoughtful humans have confronted suffering, impermanence, and meaning — Stoicism, existentialism, Eastern philosophy, and the scientific humanism of writers like Carl Sagan. No chakras. No auras. No vague talk of "energy." Just short readings, quiet meditations, and an honest journal — grounded in texts you could find in any library. WHAT'S INSIDE • Daily readings from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus, Kierkegaard, Shunryu Suzuki, and more — delivered one page at a time. • Daily affirmations for atheists, agnostics, and freethinkers — 100 affirmations celebrating reason, human agency, and finding meaning on your own terms. • Guided meditation sessions for morning focus, evening reflection, and the difficult middle of the day. Every session is based on a specific passage from a specific thinker. • A private journal with daily prompts drawn from the day's reading. Not just a mood tracker. A place to think. • Multi-day programs — Stoic Week, Mindfulness Foundations, Existential Foundations, Better Sleep, and a 21-Day Gratitude challenge. • Morning and evening routines that combine meditation, readings, and intention-setting. • A standalone meditation timer with 12 ambient soundscapes: rain, thunderstorm, ocean, waterfall, forest, birdsong, fireplace, and more. • Streak tracking, weekly activity, and a favorites library — so you can return to what helped. DESIGNED FOR QUIET Heathen is built to be used briefly and put down. No notifications that pretend to be your friend. No shame when you miss a day — a streak you break can be recovered, not mourned. Track what you've practiced if it helps you return. Ignore it if it doesn't. A practice, not a product. BY THE NUMBERS 366 daily quotes from philosophers and scientists. 365 daily philosophical readings. 100 atheist-specific affirmations. 28 guided meditations across 7 categories. 5 multi-day programs. All grounded in reason, not revelation. WHY HEATHEN? Most meditation apps assume you're on a spiritual journey. Heathen assumes you're a thinking person who wants to live well. The name is a badge of honor. Heathen Pro unlocks the full library of meditations, readings, and programs. A free tier is available so you can explore before you commit. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://heathenapp.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://heathenapp.com/terms