Radio Headspace

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...

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...

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 outp...

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 megaphone.fm/adchoice...

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 megaph...

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a...

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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...

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 scien...

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...

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 clinica...

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. Yo...

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...

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 emo...

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 Uni...

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. Yo...

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...

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 a...

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-S...