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Eve, Robin, and Headspace coach Corey answer questions about how to take care of yourself when you’re a freelancer, how to stop exaggerating, and how to be at peace as an artist who makes less money than your peers. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace coach Shula answer questions about obsessing over your teen’s safety, being jealous of other people while being too hard on yourself, and what to do when your child expresses fluid sexuality. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Resources for parents of LGBTQ youth mentioned: PFLAG GLSEN And for fun, the Ani Difranco song mentioned: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with family and inheritances, how to stop overspending, and can meditation really change life-long problems Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora, Robin, and Headspace clinician Samantha answer questions about overcoming fears of cancer and how to look inward to assess your triggers. We also share a mindful moment from a listener who felt a special connection while hiking in nature. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're focusing on strengthening our ability to manage stress, improve well-being, and set boundaries at work, so we can feel happier everywhere else. Learn more here. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace The book Dora referenced: Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga, Robin, and Neca answer questions about what to do when you care too much about what others think, managing strong emotions caused by the weather, and how to process the end of a long-term relationship. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're focusing on strengthening our ability to manage stress, improve well-being, and set boundaries at work, so we can feel happier everywhere else. Learn more here. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie, Robin, and Headspace coach Corey answer questions about navigating life when you’re still growing, dealing with a breakup when you caused it, and handling a coworker who stresses you out. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we're focusing on strengthening our ability to manage stress, well-being, and boundaries at work, so we can feel happier everywhere else. Learn more here. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eve, Robin, and Headspace coach Neca answer questions about feeling overwhelmed but wanting to take care of yourself, handling an immature parent, and learning to deal with emotions instead of internalizing them. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie, Robin, and Headspace clinician Runjhun answer questions about improving communications with a partner, processing grief, and getting over being forced to be a mom at a young age. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora, Robin, and Shula answer questions about dating and obsessive thoughts, letting go of material possessions, and dealing with online friends who distance themselves. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Books referenced in today's episode: If The Buddah Dated and How to be an Adult in Relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga, Robin, and Samantha answer questions about creating a sense of belonging, how to not feel guilty when saying no to a favor, and dealing with intense emotions that come up while meditating. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eve, Robin, and Headspace coach Chris answer questions about getting angry when people ask how you’re doing, not feeling grateful enough, and dealing with anxiety-causing stomach issues when eating. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace coach Corey answer questions about how to deal with having trouble taking compliments, putting intention into practice, and thinking about the next phase in your life after quitting a job. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace If you'd like to check out the book "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho click here: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/18144590 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie, Robin, and Headspace coach Neca answer questions about guilt after leaving a job, how to help others who are disappointed, and what to do when you fear the end of the world. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Please Note: Headspace provides mindfulness and well-being content, not clinical treatment. If you are struggling with a mental health condition, please make sure to talk with a licensed provider. You can also find support resources on Headspace's mental health resources page (https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources). If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora and Robin answer questions about restless leg syndrome, binging on YouTube before sleep, and dealing with neighbors who keep you up at night. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eve and Robin answer questions about anxiety after a break up, trouble shuttind down after work, and how to deal with microaggressions in the workplace as a woman. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie and Robin answer questions about overcoming shyness and social anxiety, doubting your abilities and always thinking you should do better in sports, and how to take care of yourself after an emotionally abusive relationship. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora and Robin answer questions about sharing your anxiety with new friends, balancing your mental health with that of your partner, and making decisions when you are a people pleaser. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Here is the book Dora mentioned in the episode: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie and Robin answer questions about how to support a partner who processes things differently, how to improve communication in a marriage, and how to forgive yourself after a breakup. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eve and Robin answer questions about how to balance privilege and care for the world, how to deal with procrastination, and what to do when you experience the loss of a relationship but still want to find love. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace For information about the "Relationship Temperature Check" that Eve referred to click here: https://thrivefamilyservices.com/relationship-temperature-check/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about dealing with a narcissist in your family, overcoming road rage, and how to feel joy when you're depressed. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie and Robin answer questions about managing a highly stressful work environment, finding your people, and recovering after an emotional affair. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eve and Robin answer questions about putting too much pressure on yourself, having trouble sharing problems with friends, and mourning the loss of competitive sports and those fun college days. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora and Robin answer questions about guilt from not meditating, feeling addicted to your phone, and dealing with a loved one whoe believes in conspiracy theories. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam and Robin are back for the annual holiday episode. They tackle questions about changing gift-giving culture in your family, creating holiday traditions in a relationship, and how to handle required family trips during the holidays. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how to hold contradictory feelings after a breakup, having more mindful moments during the day, and maintaining composure when you have young kids and feel depleted. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie and Robin answer questions about being jealous of other people’s abilities, dealing with problems that interfere with meditation, and what to do when you can’t let go of possessions. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace For some folks, hoarding behaviors - and the distress that can come along with them - can cause a lot of suffering and get in the way of daily life. In these cases, it's important to reach out to a mental health or medical provider for help. Some great resources for hoarding: IOCDF NAMI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eve and Robin answer questions about how to handle work problems that seep into your personal life, learning to enjoy and process happiness, and what to do when someone sets a boundary with you. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora and Robin answer questions about how to recover from a major life event, switching from guided to unguided meditation, and what to do when you feel hopeless. If you are struggling with a mental health condition, please talk with a licensed provider. You can also find support resources on Headspace's mental health resources page https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam and Robin answer questions about being a new mom with new anxieties, strategies for dealing with harsh or abrasive people, and what to do when you feel like you want to hide from all the pain in the world. The poem Sam mentioned about kindess: https://poets.org/poem/kindness If you are struggling with a mental health condition, please talk with a licensed provider. You can also find support resources on Headspace's mental health resources page it’s in the show notes. (https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources). If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about learning to be more emotionally independent, setting up mourning routines, and how to be a little less self-reflective. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora offers some help to those feeling overwhelmed and lost during a global crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam and Robin answer questions about how to be still while wanting to check things off a to-do list; which comes first, the thinking or the feeling; and how to forgive yourself for past self-destructive behavior. If you are struggling with a mental health condition, please talk with a licensed provider. You can also find support resources on Headspace's mental health resources page it’s in the show notes. (https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources). If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie and Robin answer questions about distractions during meditation, depression during your period, and feeling anxious over the start of new semesters. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eve and Robin answer questions about falling back into thoughts of an ex, what to do when you feel stuck in your life but feel a lot of pressure about your future, and mindful gardening. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about recovering from surgery, continuing your practice during the good days, and using mindfulness to deal with an ever-growing to-do-list. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie and Robin answer questions about the difference between self-care and selfishness, managing health conditions mindfully, and dealing with negative thoughts. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Honor your feelings where they are. Sam and Robin answer questions about setting boundaries with your kid’s friends, dealing with neurotic parents, and never feeling like you’re enough. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Compassion is a true skill. Eve and Robin answer your questions about difficulties with parent and adult child relationships, troubles staying in romantic relationships, and the art of managing difficult coworkers. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep your wants, examine your expectations. Rosie and Robin answer questions about letting go of wants and desires, but still having that fuel to go after your dreams, managing conflict in romantic relationships, and dealing with extreme PMS. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't let your technique turn into a hidden form of resistance. Sam and Robin talk about getting stuck when doing body scans, struggling to make deeper friendships, and overcoming the feeling of not being good enough. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embrace wherever you're at in your life right now. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how not to compare yourself to others on social media, being present in relationships, and recommended books for dealing with change. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a beginner's mind, there are many possibilities. Dora and Robin answer questions about struggling to learn a new skill, acting out with your family, and when people think you're mean. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't have to let fear dictate your behavior. Robin, Rosie, and Dora answer questions about balancing new parenthood with life, being stuck in the middle between a partner and mother-in-law, and feeling unsafe in the world. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here and Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May I feel home wherever I am. Robin, Rosie, and Dora answer questions about romantic loneliness, dealing with change when you tend to be controlling, and setting boundaries with family. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here or Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are unique, and there's nothing that can take that away from us. Sam and Robin answer questions about life after an eating disorder, balancing our need to feel unique while recognizing we are part of something bigger, and how to get your kids interested in meditation. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting go allows you to move forward in a more appropriate and healthy way. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding grudges, anxiety when presenting, and long-term conflicts in relationships with parents. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strength and resilience are intergenerational, just like trauma. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how to apply mindfulness during difficult conversations, how to know if you’re making progress on a healing journey, and how to honor ancestors when you have negative feelings toward them. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace To listen to the podcast The Long Time Academy click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I can sit with this feeling– even just for a moment, and just notice what arises. Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with setbacks with anxiety, being too self-critical, and how to remain playful as an adult. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Other relationships will come and go, but you are the one who creates the narrative about who you are. Sam and Robin answer questions about trust being broken in romantic relationships, friend break ups, and understanding when to believe a person who is critical of you. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace For more info on the book Sam mentioned go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're most beautiful when you're being yourself. Dora and Robin answer questions about correcting people in authority when they use the wrong pronoun, navigating a relationship with someone who’s in the closet, and showing up fully as yourself. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices