Radio Headspace

Dora remembers a night from her time working as a nurse. She's tired, overstretched, and faced with a small but meaningful choice with a patient: keep moving things along, or sit and stay with them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A silent retreat gives Dora something unexpected. Not silence, but a clearer view of the constant inner commentary running in her mind. Back in the world, that awareness follows her into everyday moments, especially the ones where words come quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora starts to notice a small but important distinction in her practice: the difference between being present and quietly trying to get somewhere. It’s easy to miss, but once she sees it, she can’t unsee it. And something about that awareness begins to change how she relates to the experience itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora’s clearing out her phone when a quote stops her mid-scroll. It gets her thinking about how often we’re convinced we know what someone meant only to realize later we filled in the gaps ourselves. She starts to notice how quickly the mind turns moments into meaning, and how different things feel when we step back from the story and just see what’s there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Dora gets a text from a friend going through a breakup, she finds herself sitting with a familiar question. Why do endings feel so personal? She starts to think about her own experiences, from heartbreak to quiet moments on retreat, and begins to see endings a little differently. There’s a little less weight to carry, and a little more room to be with what’s here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Dora moves to a new city, she arrives with nothing but suitcases, and a growing sense of overwhelm. She begins to notice not just the stress of starting over, but the story she’s telling herself about it. And slowly, she starts to find a little more space, and a little more ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we let go of familiar routines and roles, it can feel like losing a part of ourselves. Dora shares her experience of stepping away from alcohol and rebuilding her sense of belonging, and learning that growth sometimes means releasing the things that once carried us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares personal reflections from travels that challenged her idea of where she belongs. Through moments of connection and loneliness, she discovers that feeling at home isn’t about the place. It’s about the relationship we have with ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora reflects on the quiet grief that can arise as loved ones grow older. A thoughtful exploration of anticipatory grief, impermanence, and how mindfulness can help us meet change with presence and care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aric Prather breaks down the growing popularity of sleep tracking devices and what their insights can and can’t tell us about our nightly rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep psychologist Dr. Aric Prather explores the role sleep aids can play in our nightly routine. From supplements to medications, he breaks down when they may help, when they might not, and what to consider before relying on them for better rest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Aric Prather takes a closer look at the science of sleep, challenging common myths and offering simple, effective tips to help you build healthier sleep habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie explores the myth of the midlife crisis, the disappearing happiness “U-curve,” and the quiet tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming. A gentle invitation to evolve without waiting for a breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie reflects on a launch that didn’t go as planned and the deeper lessons it revealed about approval, service, and self-worth. A compassionate look at how we grow through what doesn’t land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie shares a personal story about setting a boundary with someone she deeply cares about, and why speaking your truth, even when it risks discomfort, is an act of alignment, not confrontation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Music does more than entertain. It can shape your cognitive state. Dr. Sahar Yousef shares how to use music intentionally to reduce distraction and enter a state of sustained focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef breaks down why smartphones are so hard to ignore — and how small, intentional shifts can help you keep your focus where it matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef guest-hosts Radio Headspace this week. In today’s episode, she explains what she really means by “becoming superhuman” — and how understanding your brain can help you build a to-do list that actually gets done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we focus only on content, we forget how we show up. Matt Abrahams explains how mindful breathing, posture, eye contact, and feedback can transform your presence and why authenticity matters more than performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do people tune out, and how do we bring them back? Matt Abrahams explores how questions, energy shifts, inclusive language, and presence can activate attention and build lasting connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are you saying? Why does it matter? What comes next? In this episode, Matt Abrahams explains how answering these three questions sharpens your message and makes spontaneous communication feel more manageable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to strengthen your relationships? Start by listening more deeply. Matt Abrahams explains how slowing down, creating mental space, and paraphrasing what you hear can increase trust and improve communication at work and at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we worry about how we’ll be received, our anxiety spikes. Matt Abrahams explains why staying present is the antidote to communication fear, and walks you through a simple grounding breath to prepare for your next meeting, interview, or presentation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lighthearted story about air-frying gone wrong opens up a conversation about self-blame, negativity bias, and how to meet failure with humor and curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A harmless video turns into a full-blown mental horror film. Rosie talks about rumination, why our brains jump to catastrophe, and how small grounding actions can quiet fear before it takes over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all ghosts live in old houses. Some live in our bodies and our stories. Rosie reflects on how recurring fears and memories can become teachers when we stop avoiding them and start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie reflects on how the people who hurt or challenge us often shape us in unexpected ways. She shares how reframing “enemies” as unlikely teachers can build resilience, compassion, and clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie unpacks a moment where setting a boundary felt necessary but still complicated. She talks about polarization, cancel culture, and how we can step back from conflict without turning people into villains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie reflects on how easily we slip into negative self-talk, and how self-compassion helps us respond to mistakes with understanding instead of shame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosie shares a deeply personal moment of stepping into perimenopause and not recognizing herself — physically or emotionally. She explores how hormonal shifts can distort self-perception, awaken harsh inner voices, and how mindfulness and compassion help us meet ourselves with care during major transitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices