To learn more about Headspace therapy, visit headspace.com/online-therapy or tap the Care tab directly in the Headspace app. Availability and cost of therapy services may vary by location, age, and insurance coverage. Access to tools between sessions requires a Headspace subscription and may involve additional purchase. Therapist and speaker Kier Gaines opens up about what therapy really is—and what it’s not. In this honest and accessible episode of Radio Headspace, Kier unpacks why many men res...
Jun 17, 2025•11 min
To learn more about Headspace therapy, visit headspace.com/online-therapy or tap the Care tab directly in the Headspace app. Availability and cost of therapy services may vary by location, age, and insurance coverage. Access to tools between sessions requires a Headspace subscription and may involve additional purchase. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Joy Harden Bradford (host of Therapy for Black Girls) guides you through how to make mental health a priority in your daily life....
Jun 16, 2025•8 min
Loneliness can feel heavy, but it can also open the door to self-discovery. Dora reflects on how moments of solitude can deepen our understanding of ourselves and create space for genuine connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 15, 2025•7 min
We’ve all held on too long, whether to a job, a relationship, or a routine, just because we’ve already put so much into it. In this episode, Dora invites us to rethink the idea of “wasted time” and recognize the insight it can offer for what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2025•6 min
Dora shares how marathon training taught her a quiet truth: real self-care begins before discomfort appears. In this episode, learn how gentle preparation today creates resilience for tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025•6 min
After a one-day Grand Canyon hike, Dora reflects on the difference between reckless risk and mindful challenge. Today’s episode explores how self-trust helps you know when to stretch—and when to pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025•6 min
Dora shares the story of a midnight relay race and the quiet power of support. Today’s episode reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. We’re never meant to run alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 11, 2025•6 min
Dora shares the story of walking away from her childhood dream of playing in the WNBA, and the guilt that came with it. Today’s episode explores how letting go of past goals isn’t failure—it’s maturity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025•6 min
Dora shares a story from her high school basketball days—missing two clutch free throws—not because of nerves, but because of overthinking. In today’s episode, we explore how stillness can intensify our inner noise, and why clarity comes when we stop trying to force it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2025•5 min
In this heartfelt conversation with Rosie, Myra Sack shares how grief reshaped her life after unimaginable loss. She and Rosie explore how grief can deepen love, sharpen purpose, and offer surprising wisdom, if we let it. This is a tender, powerful reflection on holding sorrow AND a guide on how to move forward. You can find Sack's book Fifty-seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 08, 2025•21 min
Feedback isn’t a reflection of failure. It’s an opportunity to learn and evolve. In this episode, Dora explores how embracing constructive feedback can help us grow with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 07, 2025•6 min
Dora explores the myth of “arriving” at personal growth. Through humor and storytelling, she reminds us that progress is ongoing, imperfect, and beautifully human—and that mastery means always being open to learning more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 06, 2025•5 min
Inspired by a stonecutter’s perseverance, Dora unpacks the invisible build-up behind every breakthrough. She reminds us that real change comes not from one moment of effort, but from all the unseen ones before it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 05, 2025•5 min
Dora explores the paradox of insight—how the harder we think, the further it gets. Through a Zen koan and personal reflection, she explains why stepping back is sometimes the best way forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 04, 2025•6 min
In this episode, Dora reflects on the invisible progress we make when we feel like we're stuck. Through the metaphor of a bridge, she reminds us that every small effort is building something lasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 03, 2025•5 min
Dora shares how learning to crochet revealed a powerful truth: most progress happens invisibly. Through the symbol of the lotus flower, she explores how growth takes root in the dark—before it ever blooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 02, 2025•6 min
While endings can feel daunting, they often open the door to something new. Today, Dora explores how embracing impermanence can lead to unexpected freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 01, 2025•5 min
In this episode, Dora reflects on how spending time alone can help us reset, replenish our energy, and listen more closely to what we truly need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 31, 2025•7 min
Ever feel like the more you fight a problem, the harder it gets? Dora shares a Zen story about a knot, revealing how surrendering — even slightly — can lead to surprising clarity, relief, and momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 30, 2025•6 min
Whether it's micromanaging projects or clinging to expectations, gripping too tightly often leads to unnecessary stress. Dora explores the power of the open palm, and why trust beats control when it comes to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 29, 2025•6 min
What if letting go of labels like “good” or “bad” helped you feel more grounded? Dora shares the famous parable of the Zen farmer and unpacks how adopting a “we’ll see” mindset can ease anxiety and build resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 28, 2025•6 min
Dora explores the paradox of precision through piano lessons and Zen archery. Learn why forcing things often backfires, and how relaxing your grip might be the secret to better focus, performance, and peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2025•6 min
Ever feel like the harder you try to stay in control, the more things wobble? In this episode, Dora shares a story about tightrope walking that reveals why true balance comes from trust, not tension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2025•6 min
Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson break down the science of learning, sharing how the HEAL framework helps turn everyday experiences into lasting knowledge, rewiring your brain for growth and resilience. You can find their incredible podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2025•19 min
When life doesn’t go as planned, it’s easy to spiral. Today, Eve reflects on how turning to gratitude can help ease anxiety and bring us back to center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 24, 2025•6 min
Rejection is hard, but it doesn’t have to break us. Today, Rosie shares a personal moment of being turned away and how we can use rejection to strengthen our sense of self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 23, 2025•7 min
Feeling excluded can sting. Whether it’s missing a hangout or not being part of the group chat, Rosie shares how these moments can be reframed as invitations for clarity, self-worth, and conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 22, 2025•6 min
When we’re hurt, it’s tempting to assume the worst in others. Today, Rosie explores how leading with compassion can shift our perspective and help us heal from interpersonal pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 21, 2025•7 min
Saying no isn’t always easy, especially with the people we love. Rosie opens up about setting boundaries with her father and how doing so can lead to more honest, grounded relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2025•7 min
Regret can linger, but it doesn't have to shape who we are. Today, Rosie reflects on how our missteps can reveal unexpected growth and why it's okay to find grace in looking back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2025•7 min
