Radio Headspace

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, she shares how she was able to adapt to city life, and why nature isn't as far away as we may think. Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, she talks about what happens in our brains when we see green, how it’s helped us survive as humans, and how we can use the color green to improve the way we feel.   Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, she explains how nature creates something called fractal patterns, how they can improve our mood, and why humans find them irresistible.  Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, Florence shares how moments of "awe" in nature can help us create a deeper connection to the world around us.   Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace for National Parks Week! Today, she talks about how engaging our senses with nature can help us see the world in a whole new light. Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Sam discusses how sharing food with those close to us can help build a sense of community.  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...

When we make mistakes, it can be easy to feel judged by others. Sam talks about how we can judge ourselves less harshly when we don't live up to certain expectations, and how to give others grace, 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 psycho...

It can be helpful to infuse our lives and our homes with intentionality. Today, Sam talks about using the principles of Feng Shui to create a space that works for 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...

Today, Sam talks about how we can deal with fears in an uncertain world, and learn to trust ourselves enough to get through tough times. 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 fro...

When we have difficult moments, we can give ourselves permission to share what burdens us instead of suppressing or ignoring it. 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-Sw...

Crying is a natural part of life. But men and boys are often discouraged from showing vulnerability. On a special episode of RHS, Kessonga and Dora break down the social constructs around masculinity and crying, and talk about ways to hold space for EVERYONE to share their emotions. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation t...

It's great to be liked, but not at the expense of our own well-being. Today, Dora shares how to keep our needs in mind when we want to please others. 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 Headspac...

Sometimes, we may rely on the knowledge of books, calendars and notes to take on tasks. But today, Dora explains how we already have the tools to make progress in our lives and work. 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....

Being busy doesn't always lead to more productivity. Today, Dora talks about how to keep from getting caught up in the busyness of our lives. To hear Sam's episode about the different types of rest, click here! 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...

Self-care is important, but what about "community care"? Today, Dora shares how we can help each other and ourselves by reaching out to those closest to us. To start building your own community, here are the links to Eventbrite and Meet Up that Dora mentioned in the episode. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher a...

In meditation, it’s in attending to the present moment that we begin to lay the foundation for our future. Dora shares how we can take care of the future with the decisions and choices we make now. 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 train...

By being fully present in our bodies, we can connect to a greater sense of awareness. Today, Dora shares how being "embodied" can help us know ourselves better. 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...

When we start to practice self-compassion, there could be underlying feelings that come to the fore. Today, Dora gives us some tips on how to work with tough emotions that can arise with a newfound self-compassion practice. Submit a question to Dear Headspace here. And if you're interested in learning more about self-compassion, Dora has a great book recommendation here. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in...

In the pursuit of wanting more for ourselves, it’s rare that we take time to stop, pause, and reflect on just how far we’ve come along. Today, Dora talks about the importance of recognizing what we've achieved. 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...

It can be hard to imagine a life beyond our fixed perception of what we deserve or what we’ve been given. Today, Dora shares how to broaden our perspective so we can achieve our goals.  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 fal...

When we cook, we don’t try to change ingredients – we simply use what we have been given. Today, Dora shares how we can use a similar philosophy when life doesn't turn out as planned. 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....

When we "notice," we’re observing … not being absorbed by what is arising. Today, Dora finishes her series explaining meditation jargon with some ways to help us "notice" how we feel. 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....

Today, Dora takes a deep dive into what "resistance" means in meditation, and how we can learn to come to a place of acceptance, even when things are difficult. 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...

Over the next few days, Dora will be de-mystifying meditation jargon. Today, she explains what it really means to "allow" thoughts and feelings in meditation, and how we can have the courage to give up control. 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...

It's natural for our minds to often wander to the past or into the future. Today, Dora talks about what it means to "work with" a wandering mind, and what we can learn from the way our mind jumps from thought to thought. 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...