On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Kessonga explains the benefits of letting things unfold in their own time. 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 fo...
Jan 03, 2023•6 min•Ep. 456
Sticking to New Year’s resolutions is tough. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Kessonga talks about how mindfulness can help us successfully tackle our goals any time of year. 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....
Jan 02, 2023•7 min•Ep. 455
When we fear an ending, there's comfort in knowing a new beginning is just around the corner. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Dora explains how to find freedom in change. 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 addictions facility and o...
Dec 30, 2022•6 min•Ep. 454
On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Eve explains how mindfulness helps us accept ourselves just as we are — imperfect human beings. Eve Lewis Prieto is Director of Teaching at Headspace, a certified Mindfulness & Meditation teacher and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor. At Headspace, Eve helps to introduce new meditation teachers to the platform and creates and oversees a wide array of meditation and mindfulness experiences that meet the diverse needs of our members. She is...
Dec 29, 2022•7 min•Ep. 453
If we’re unsatisfied in certain areas of life, we may feel resentment or jealousy when we see others feeling happy. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Sam talks about bringing compassion to how we feel, and sending loving-kindness to others. 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 scienc...
Dec 28, 2022•7 min•Ep. 452
We don't always have to reject feelings of loneliness. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Dora shares how loneliness can be an opportunity to connect with ourselves. 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 addictions facility and organized...
Dec 27, 2022•7 min•Ep. 451
On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Kessonga shares how mindfulness can help us see if certain relationships are no longer serving us. 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 t...
Dec 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 450
There are many moments in life that go differently than we expected. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Eve explains how mindfulness helps us cope with bumps in the road. If you feel like talking to someone would help, consider reaching out or talking to a healthcare professional. If you are in a relationship that you feel you can’t get out of, a resource to also consider is thehotline.org . Eve Lewis Prieto is Director of Teaching at Headspace, a certified Mindfulness & Meditation teacher a...
Dec 23, 2022•6 min•Ep. 449
On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Sam explains how impermanence can prompt us to confront things we’ve been putting off. 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! L...
Dec 22, 2022•7 min•Ep. 448
"Letting go" is a phrase often used in mindfulness, but putting it into practice takes time. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Dora explains how letting go helps us find peace with whatever happens next. 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 wo...
Dec 21, 2022•5 min•Ep. 447
Don't forget about your own needs. On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Kessonga shares how mindfulness can help us see when we’re trying to live up to potentially harmful expectations. 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 psychothe...
Dec 20, 2022•7 min•Ep. 446
On today’s Radio Headspace Rewind, Dora explains how to accept when setting boundaries doesn’t go as we’d hoped, and what to do next. 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 addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC wome...
Dec 19, 2022•8 min•Ep. 445
Cognitive neuroscientist Lucas Miller is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, he shares tips on optimizing your exercise routine for more energy, and why you don't always have to hit the gym for a great workout. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 16, 2022•7 min•Ep. 444
Cognitive neuroscientist Lucas Miller is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, he's sharing easy ways to boost your energy with food, plus what research says about smart snacking. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 15, 2022•8 min•Ep. 443
Cognitive neuroscientist Lucas Miller is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, he'll explain how taking a few minutes to ourselves helps us regain the energy to take on our most important tasks. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 14, 2022•8 min•Ep. 442
Cognitive neuroscientist Lucas Miller is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, he'll offer some proven tips for getting more, better quality sleep, and even how to fall asleep faster. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 441
Cognitive neuroscientist Lucas Miller is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, he's discussing the concept of chronotypes, and how knowing yours can help you make the best use of your energy throughout the day. If you’re curious about your chronotype, check out the assessment mentioned in this episode here. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 440
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, she shares powerful ways to level up your Focus Sprints and make the most of every minute. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 09, 2022•9 min•Ep. 439
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. In this two-part feature on Focus Sprints, she shares how this productivity technique can help get important work done in less time, with less energy. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 08, 2022•7 min•Ep. 438
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, she shares fun and simple ways to use music as a tool for better focus. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 07, 2022•8 min•Ep. 437
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, she talks about how to keep your phone from stealing your focus away from your most important work. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 06, 2022•8 min•Ep. 436
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef is guest-hosting Radio Headspace all week. Today, she shares what she means by "becoming superhuman," and tips on making a to-do list that actually gets done. Learn more about the Becoming Superhuman productivity program here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 05, 2022•9 min•Ep. 435
Kessonga answers a listener's question about relationships, and how to stay in the moment when you're unsure where things are going. Please note that this episode discusses the topic of death, so listen with care. 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 acupuncturi...
Dec 02, 2022•7 min•Ep. 434
It's natural to worry about our loved ones, but mindfulness helps us keep worry from consuming our thoughts. Kessonga explains how. 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...
Dec 01, 2022•6 min•Ep. 433
In a post-COVID world, it's common that people are feeling apathy or boredom with their lives. Today, Kessonga talks about ways to put things back into perspective. 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 rea...
Nov 30, 2022•8 min•Ep. 432
Kessonga breaks down the reasons why multitasking isn't all that it's cracked up to be. You can find the book, "Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression" (2nd Edition) by Zindel V. Segal, Mark Williams and John Teasdale here. 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 ...
Nov 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 431
Kessonga explains how "important" thoughts might come up when we meditate, but we don't have to feel pressure to expect them, or even remember them after our 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 psychotherapist. You can ...
Nov 28, 2022•7 min•Ep. 430
This week, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about gratitude. Today, Eve explores how gratitude can help us combat feelings of anxiety and frustration when we hit speedbumps in life. Eve Lewis Prieto is Director of Teaching at Headspace, a certified Mindfulness & Meditation teacher and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor. At Headspace, Eve helps to introduce new meditation teachers to the platform and creates and oversees a wide array of meditation and mindfulnes...
Nov 25, 2022•7 min•Ep. 429
This week, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about gratitude. Today, Andy talks about how gratitude helps us to focus on the present moment, and reflect on how we got here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022•6 min•Ep. 428
This week, we're replaying some of our favorite episodes about gratitude. Today, Kessonga shares how reflecting on the good times can give us a sense of gratitude and peace. 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. Yo...
Nov 23, 2022•7 min•Ep. 427
