This week, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about gratitude. Today, Sam talks about why it’s important to recognize the little things in life that bring us joy, and how to make it a habit. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can re...
Nov 22, 2022•6 min•Ep. 426
This week, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about gratitude. Today, Dora talks about how we can always get in touch with feelings of gratitude, even when they feel hard to find. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictio...
Nov 21, 2022•6 min•Ep. 425
Today, Kessonga shares how gratitude can help us enjoy the good times in life, instead of worrying about if they'll end. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace ...
Nov 18, 2022•7 min•Ep. 424
Kessonga invites us to try working creatively in different spaces, and seeing what environments inspire us the most. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app ...
Nov 17, 2022•7 min•Ep. 423
Kessonga talks about a recent trip to Paris, and how empathy can help us connect to one another, even if we don't speak the same language. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! ...
Nov 16, 2022•6 min•Ep. 422
Practicing a new language, sport, or even meditation isn't always fun, but it's so satisfying when all that work pays off. Today, Kessonga shares tips for developing a consistent practice. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psyc...
Nov 15, 2022•7 min•Ep. 421
Today, Kessonga talks about the power of getting out of our comfort zone and embracing the unknown. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days ...
Nov 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 420
When we want something, we want it now. But patience is always within us — we just need to uncover it. Andy shares some tips for practicing patience on today's Radio Headspace Rewind. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, visit Headspace.com/election. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 11, 2022•7 min•Ep. 419
It can be hard to process our individual feelings on an event felt around the world. On today's Radio Headspace Rewind, Andy unpacks the ways global or national events affect our own mental health. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, visit Headspace.com/election. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 10, 2022•7 min•Ep. 418
There’s a calm, quiet eye in every storm. On today's Radio Headspace Rewind, Andy shares tips on finding a sense of calm, no matter what’s going on around you. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, visit Headspace.com/election. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 09, 2022•7 min•Ep. 417
As humans, we love to assign meanings to things. We think, “this is good, and this is bad.” In this Radio Headspace Rewind, Andy talks about how stepping out of these thought patterns can help us experience life in a different way. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, visit Headspace.com/election. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 08, 2022•7 min•Ep. 416
On today's Radio Headspace Rewind, we wanted to share some techniques that Andy learned in the monastery to help you get through the election season, no matter your politics. For more support with managing the stress and uncertainty around the election, visit Headspace.com/election. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 07, 2022•10 min•Ep. 415
Headspace is proud to present our brand new podcast Dear Headspace. It's a call in advice show featuring the Radio Headspace teachers answering questions about relationships, work, meditation, anxiety, and everything else. You can find it on the Headspace App and wherever you listen to podcasts. Ask the Headspace teachers a question here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 05, 2022•11 min•Ep. 425
Sam talks about the power of friendship, and how we can nurture those relationships for a fuller life. Learn more about Dr. Anna Akbari here. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free...
Nov 04, 2022•7 min•Ep. 414
Sam explains the role of emotions in our lives, and how mindfulness can teach us better ways to react to difficult feelings. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here...
Nov 03, 2022•7 min•Ep. 413
Sam explains the concept of koans — repeatable phrases that help us think more deeply about ourselves and the world around us. You can find Joan Sutherland's book, “Through Forests of Every Color: Awakening with Koans,” here. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Swede...
Nov 02, 2022•7 min•Ep. 412
Today, Sam talks about how we can learn from memories of our adolescence and from the teenagers in our lives. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more ab...
Nov 01, 2022•7 min•Ep. 411
Sam shares some easy tips for introducing mindfulness to kids (and they work for adults, too). Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad cho...
Oct 31, 2022•6 min•Ep. 410
Master-Certified Life Coach Kara Loewentheil is our guest-host all week. Today, she breaks down how imposter syndrome sneaks into our thoughts, and how anyone can learn to outsmart it. Listen to Kara's podcast here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 409
Master-Certified Life Coach Kara Loewentheil is our guest-host all week. Today, she'll dive into some of the biggest hurdles to self-confidence and effective ways to create it for ourselves. Listen to Kara's podcast episode on thought ladders here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 27, 2022•8 min•Ep. 408
Master-Certified Life Coach Kara Loewentheil is our guest-host all week. Today, she explains why self-criticism doesn't actually help us grow, and some tips on being kinder to ourselves. Listen to Kara's podcast here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 407
Master-Certified Life Coach Kara Loewentheil is our guest-host all week. Today, she explores why anxiety can be tied to our self-esteem and how to keep anxious thoughts at bay. Listen to Kara's podcast here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 25, 2022•8 min•Ep. 406
Master-Certified Life Coach Kara Loewentheil is our guest-host all week. Today, she talks about how our brains trick us into believing we're not good enough, and how we have the power to change it. Listen to Kara's podcast here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Oct 24, 2022•9 min•Ep. 405
Today, Sam explains how we can visualize archetypes, like a wizard or a warrior, and think about how they would handle situations that we're faced with. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspa...
Oct 21, 2022•8 min•Ep. 404
Sam shares some tips on getting kids ready for a new school year, which can be useful for anyone starting something new. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Le...
Oct 20, 2022•6 min•Ep. 403
Today, Sam talks about how telling stories helps us see what memories we want to revisit time and time again. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more ab...
Oct 19, 2022•6 min•Ep. 402
We don't have to let our childhood bonds keep us from having great relationships as adults. Sam shares ways we can still re-parent ourselves today. Click here to learn more about Amir Levine and Rachel Heller's book, “Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love.” Listen to Sam's past episode on personal narratives here. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years....
Oct 18, 2022•7 min•Ep. 401
Sam explains attachment styles and how the way we bonded with our caregivers as children affects our present relationships. Check out Dr. Dan Siegel's courses here! Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try...
Oct 17, 2022•7 min•Ep. 400
We don't have to let spoiled plans get us down. Today, Sam talks about finding the humor and joy in whatever life throws at you. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days ...
Oct 14, 2022•7 min•Ep. 399
Today, Sam talks about what a "flow state" is, and how it can help us feel more creative and free in our daily lives. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn...
Oct 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 398
