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Radio Headspace

Headspace Studioswww.headspace.com
Join us every weekday morning to take a few moments to step out of the internal chatter and external noise. We'll pause and reflect to consider what brings us together in this shared human condition and how we can live a life that best reflects our limitless potential.
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Episodes

Loosening Worry's Grip

It’s natural to care deeply about the people we love — but worry doesn’t have to take over our minds. Today, Kessonga shares how mindfulness helps us notice worry without letting it consume us, so we can respond with clarity and compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 20255 min

When Life Feels Flat

Apathy and boredom are more common than ever. Today, Kessonga explores why these feelings arise and how small shifts in awareness can bring perspective, purpose, and renewed appreciation to the quieter seasons of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 20257 min

This is How I Mastered Communication

Andy unpacks how to navigate difficult conversations by exploring the views of others and approaching discussions with openness and curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 20257 min

Revolutionize Your Routine with Radical Rest

Dora shows how prioritizing rest in your daily routine can increase productivity, resilience, and overall well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 20256 min

Paralyzing Stress

Andy explores the difference between rushing through our days versus keeping a steady pace, with guidance on not letting stress paralyze us from winning the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 20257 min

Optimize Your Sleep

Cognitive neuroscientist Lucas Miller guest-hosts with proven tips for better quality sleep—how to fall asleep faster and wake more refreshed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 20257 min

Boundaries That Build Self Respect

Setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s an act of self-respect and self-care. Rosie shares how boundaries empower us to protect our energy, prioritize what matters, and clarify our own needs. Listeners will learn practical ways to communicate limits with kindness and compassion, so they can show up for themselves and others more authentically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 20256 min

Autism, Unmasking, and Living Authentically, with Taylor Heaton

Rosie speaks with Taylor Heaton, autism educator and founder of Mom on the Spectrum, about what it really means to live authentically as a neurodivergent person. They discuss unmasking, sensory needs, community, and the power of hearing your experience reflected back to you. This conversation reframes autism — from something to “fix” to a meaningful, valid way of being in the world. You can follow Taylor Heaton on Instagram and on YouTube , and visit Mom on the Spectrum . Learn more about your a...

Dec 07, 202524 min

One Thing At A Time

Kaysonga addresses a listener's belief in mastering multitasking, revealing it as a myth that actually creates mental clutter rather than efficiency. She introduces the "three B's" framework: the busy mind, background mind (forming the "doing mind"), and the "being mind" of open awareness. The episode concludes with practical advice on how to gently shift from a goal-oriented "doing mind" to a more present and accepting "being mind" to enhance focus and well-being.

Dec 06, 20257 min

Why Being Real Matters More Than Being Ready

Dora describes the moment she questioned whether someone who had once fallen apart should be teaching others how to heal. But as her students began thanking her for her honesty, she realized that her imperfect journey wasn’t a liability. It was her strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20258 min

Closure Isn’t Always What You Expect

For months, Dora believed that one final talk with her ex would finally make the past make sense. But when the moment came, it left her unsettled, and a bit relieved. In this episode, she unpacks why closure is less about getting answers and more about accepting that some endings will always be unfinished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 20258 min

Let Yourself Be Soft When You’ve Been Strong for Too Long

After years of being “the strong one,” softness felt foreign and dangerous. In this episode, Dora shares the small, courageous steps that helped her reconnect with her tenderness, from letting herself cry to practicing the radical act of receiving help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 03, 20258 min

Stop Tracking Your Healing

After her breakup, Dora did what so many of us do. She tried to fix her heart with structure, lists, and optimization. But her therapist’s simple question revealed the truth: she was measuring her healing instead of experiencing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 20258 min

When Advice Gets Overwhelming, Tune Into Yourself

Dora tells the story of a post-breakup spiral filled with endless advice, conflicting opinions, and “you shoulds” from every direction. But a simple moment in a bookstore helped her realize her intuition was still there. It was just buried under everyone else’s noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 01, 20258 min

You Don’t Need an Aha Moment to Meditate Well

Kessonga explains why “important” thoughts can pop up during meditation, and why we don’t need to cling to them, expect them, or analyze them afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 20256 min

Savor the Good While It’s Here

Kessonga talks about how practicing gratitude can help us fully experience life’s happy moments instead of worrying about when they might fade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 20256 min

You Don’t Have to Know It All

We often feel the need to know everything. We want to know what’s next, and that need for control can lead to a lot of anxiety. Because the truth is, you don’t have to know it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 20256 min

Expert Single Tasker

We only have so much energy in our lives. If we channel it into the wrong things, including multi-tasking, we find that we may not be present for some pretty important stuff. What if instead, you gave something your entire focus? Try it today and see how you feel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20256 min

Fight Club Rules Apply

Today Andy talks about how to get your friends and family interested in meditation. His suggestion? Tell them they just have to try it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 20255 min

Let Go of Great Expectations

Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations on who or what they’re going to be. But in doing that, we don’t allow people to be who they actually are. Today, instead of trying to anticipate, try experiencing someone as they are in that moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 20255 min

Happiness Isn't A Destination

We hear from a lot of people looking for “happiness” or “enlightenment” like it’s a status or level to achieve in our lives. But really, it’s a state of being. And whenever we are present in the moments of our life, that is enlightenment. Happiness isn’t waiting for you somewhere in the future - it’s here, right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 24, 20255 min

How Simple Sounds Help Us Feel Safe, with Jojo ASMR

Rosie sits down with Jojo, one of the most beloved ASMR creators online, to explore how a childhood tingling sensation turned into a decade-long career helping millions relax and fall asleep. Jojo shares the origins of his soothing style, the fear he overcame when posting his first video in high school, and how everyday objects — from apples to erasers — become tools for calm. Stay until the end for a special ASMR experience created just for the Headspace audience. Learn more about your ad choic...

Nov 23, 202526 min

Find the Space Where Your Creativity Thrives

Kessonga invites us to explore how changing our workspace — even slightly — can open up new inspiration. Whether it’s a library, a sunny bench, or your kitchen table, discovering the places that bring out your creativity can deepen your practice and make it more enjoyable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 20256 min

Bring More Joy Into Your Everyday Life

For Jeffrey Marsh, joy isn’t just a feeling — it’s freedom. In this episode, they share how embracing joy as a visibly queer person became an act of defiance and self-celebration. Through breath, play, and compassion, Jeffrey reminds us that joy is not frivolous — it’s what makes us unbreakable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 21, 20257 min

Heal Old Wounds by Inviting Love In

When Jeffrey Marsh stopped chasing love and started practicing it inwardly, everything shifted. Drawing from Buddhist practice and personal healing, Jeffrey shares how treating yourself with compassion can rewire old patterns, strengthen relationships, and bring joy where self-doubt once lived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 20, 20259 min

Setting Boundaries and Staying Kind

When Jeffrey first set a boundary with family, it felt like breaking the rules of love. But over time, it became one of the healthiest choices they ever made. In this heartfelt episode, Jeffrey reframes boundaries as acts of courage, clarity, and compassion — and offers a simple way to start practicing them today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 20258 min

Why Asking for Help Is a Strength, Not a Weakness

For years, Jeffrey believed that needing help meant something was wrong. But a chance encounter with a book — and a path toward Buddhist practice — changed everything. In this heartfelt episode, Jeffrey reflects on how seeking help became a radical act of self-acceptance and how vulnerability can lead to the deepest kind of resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 20259 min

How Self-Kindness Builds True Resilience

This week, Jeffrey Marsh invites us to rethink what resilience really means. Through the story of their non-binary journey — from isolation and self-doubt to peace found in a Buddhist monastery — Jeffrey reveals how choosing authenticity and practicing self-kindness can become the most powerful form of strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 17, 20259 min

When Connection Speaks Louder Than Words

A simple moment abroad becomes a lesson in how we relate. Kessonga shares how mindful attention can build understanding across cultures, even when we don’t share the same vocabulary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 16, 20256 min

How to Build a Practice You’ll Actually Stick To

From meditation to learning something new, showing up regularly makes all the difference. Kessonga shares approachable ways to stay consistent and reminds us why the payoff is worth the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 20256 min
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