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Ep 622"Rock-A-Bye" Feelings

Rocking your body and syncing the movement to your breath activates the parasympathetic nervous system, putting us into “rest and digest” mode. 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 to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20234 min

Ep 621Awe Moments

We can use mindfulness to fully recognize “awe” and awaken a deeper sense of connection, curiosity, and compassion within ourselves. You can find “The Body: A guide for occupants” by Bill Bryson 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 Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here! RHS: Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 20234 min

Ep 620Why We Meditate

There are many reasons to practice meditation. Today, Eve breaks down the benefits of a consistent practice. Eve Lewis Prieto is Director of Teaching at Headspace, a certified Mindfulness & Meditation teacher and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) instructor. At Headspace, Eve helps to introduce new meditation teachers to the platform and creates and oversees a wide array of meditation and mindfulness experiences that meet the diverse needs of our members. She is passionate about teaching the benefits of these time-honoured practices, with the aim of helping people take care of their mental health. Send any general questions to [email protected], or you can connect and meditate with Eve via Instagram @meditatewitheve where she leads a weekly live meditation. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 20235 min

Ep 634Reframing Rejection

This week, Rosie unpacks the power of self-compassion. Today, she tells us why getting a "no" doesn't have to be the end of your story. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 20235 min

Ep 633Quiet Your Inner Troll

This week, Rosie unpacks the power of self-compassion. Today, she reminds us why others' negative comments don't have to sour our opinion of ourselves. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20235 min

Ep 632Loving Our Unfiltered Selves

This week, Rosie unpacks the power of self-compassion. Today, she shares how to cultivate a self-compassionate mindset amid the pressures of digital perfection. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 20235 min

Ep 631Befriend Yourself

This week, Rosie unpacks the power of self-compassion. Today, she invites us to give ourselves grace when things don't turn out the way we'd hoped. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20235 min

Ep 630Create Space for Self-Compassion

This week, Rosie unpacks the power of self-compassion. Today, she talks about the trap of "being perfect," and how to approach mistakes with kindness and curiosity. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Learn more about the podcast Rosie mentioned in this episode here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 20235 min

Ep 614Self-Love and Forgiveness

This week is all about the power of forgiveness. Today, Rosie reminds us that we ALL deserve forgiveness, and discusses how self-love can help us heal. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 20236 min

Ep 613Evolving Through Empathy

This week is all about the power of forgiveness. Today, Rosie shares a personal experience of using empathy to move on from disagreements and grow. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 20235 min

Ep 612From Resentment to Peace

This week is all about the power of forgiveness. Today, Rosie invites us to let go of bitter feuds and see forgiveness as a sign of strength. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 9, 20235 min

Ep 611Set Yourself Free

This week is all about the power of forgiveness. Today, Rosie talks about learning from our mistakes, so we can move on and thrive. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 20235 min

Ep 610The Process of Forgiveness

This week is all about the power of forgiveness. Today, Rosie talks about how to finally let go of grudges and open a new world of compassion and self-love. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 7, 20236 min

Ep 609Break Free From Self-Sabotage

Today, Rosie gets honest about her own self-sabotage and discusses how you can stop derailing yourself. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 4, 20235 min

Ep 608Create Something New

Today, Rosie takes a deep dive into resilience and our ability to ground ourselves in the midst of unavoidable change. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 20235 min

Ep 607We All Stumble

Today, Rosie talks about the importance of self-love through our stumbles, and why difficult moments can help us find our most beautiful selves. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 2, 20235 min

Ep 606Find Peace Amid Chaos

Today, Rosie shares what she learned from the chaos of moving houses, and why we don’t have to constantly fight against things we can’t control. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 20236 min

Ep 605Boundaries and Self-Love

Today, Rosie explores how setting boundaries can help us reach a place of self-respect and give us the clarity to honor our needs. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 31, 20235 min

Ep 604Stress and Inclusion, with Modupe Akinola

Stress Researcher Modupe Akinola is our guest-host all week! Today, she tells us how to recognize and work with stress when emotions around exclusion come up. Listen to Modupe on the TED Business podcast here. Learn more about Modupe's work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 20236 min

Ep 603Stress and Better Decisions, with Modupe Akinola

Stress Researcher Modupe Akinola is our guest-host all week! Today, she breaks down how stress affects our judgment, and what kinds of decisions are best to make when the pressure is on. Listen to Modupe on the TED Business podcast here. Learn more about Modupe's work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20235 min

Ep 602Stress and Creativity, with Modupe Akinola

Stress Researcher Modupe Akinola is our guest-host all week! Today, she tells us how stress can enhance creativity, and some practical ways to use it to innovate.Listen to Modupe on the TED Business podcast here. Learn more about Modupe's work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20235 min

Ep 601Stress and Mindfulness, with Modupe Akinola

Stress Researcher Modupe Akinola is our guest-host all week! Today, she shares how to change the unproductive ways we react to stress, and why we may have been ignoring the things that can give us comfort during hectic times. Listen to Modupe on the TED Business podcast here. Learn more about Modupe's work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20235 min

Ep 600Good Stress, with Modupe Akinola

Stress Researcher Modupe Akinola is our guest-host all week! Today, she talks about how some stress is actually good, and how to respond to it in a way that works for you. Listen to Modupe on the TED Business podcast here. Learn more about Modupe's work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20234 min

Ep 594Quiet the 'Comparing Voice'

This week is all about self-acceptance. Today, Rosie invites us to stop comparing ourselves to others, and acknowledge that we're exactly where we need to be. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 20236 min

Ep 593Compassion Begins Within

This week is all about self-acceptance! Today, Rosie shares her personal story of cultivating self-compassion. Here are the self-compassion questions mentioned in the episode… Have you ever found yourself being overly self-critical or judgmental towards yourself? How did it affect your well-being and relationships? Can you recall a time when you offered compassion and support to a loved one who was going through a challenging situation? How would it feel to extend that same level of understanding and kindness to yourself, in moments of difficulty or failure? What self-care practices or activities bring you joy and help you reconnect with yourself? How can you prioritize these moments of self-care and make self-compassion a consistent part of your daily life? Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 20235 min

Ep 592Acknowledge and Accept

This week is all about self-acceptance. Today, Rosie invites us to unpack and accept how we feel with a technique called "noting." Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 20236 min

Ep 591The Journey of Self-Acceptance

This week is all about self-acceptance. Today, Rosie reminds us that acceptance is a journey, not a destination. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 20235 min

Ep 590Tackle Self-Criticism

Rosie's back with a whole week about self-acceptance! Today, she tackles self-criticism and how to calm that negative voice within. Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes and The New York Post. You can find Rosie’s book, Radically Loved, by clicking here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 20236 min

Ep 589Mindfulness and Raising Teens, with Kessonga and Sam

Today, Sam joins Kessonga to talk about mindful caregiving, as they discuss the ups and downs of parenting teens. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram 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 science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 20237 min

Ep 588Enjoy the Moment

It's natural to anticipate what's to come, especially if it's something we're looking forward to. Today, Kessonga reminds us to appreciate what's right in front of us. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 20235 min

Ep 587I'm A Big Kid Now

Most of our time is spent doing all the adult things. But there's also value in humor, joy and laughter. Today, Kessonga shares one of his favorite joyful memories, and how we can all invite more joy into our lives. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 20235 min

Ep 586Using Tech AND Mindfulness

Our phones are a part of our lives, but they can lead to distractions and even health risks. Today, Kessonga shares how to use mindfulness WITH your devices, so you can enjoy tech in a skillful way. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 20235 min

Ep 585Finding Acceptance

We all have goals, but sometimes, life gets in the way. Today, Kessonga talks about how his daughter had to find acceptance when her plans didn't turn out the way she'd hoped. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 20236 min

Ep 584Change Takes Time

This week, Kessonga answers listener questions! Today, he give some tips on how to incorporate your practice into daily life, and how small changes can lead to big benefits. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 20236 min

Ep 583Intention vs. Expectation

This week, Kessonga answers listener questions! Today, he shares an inquiry about avoiding strong emotions, and how we can approach them in a skillful way. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 20236 min

Ep 582Responding to Discomfort

This week, Kessonga answers listener questions! Today, he gives advice about how pfysical discomfort can teach us to respond less impulsively. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 20236 min

Ep 581It's Okay When Plans Change

This week, Kessonga answers listener questions! Today, he addresses a question about goal setting, and why we sometimes set the bar too high. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 20235 min

Ep 580Give Yourself A Break

This week, Kessonga answers listener questions! Today, he talks about why we need to have compassion for ourselves, even when our practice doesn't turn out the way we'd like. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 20235 min

Ep 579Mindful Music: Love Rules

This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. He ends the week with some lyrics about how mindfulness can help us be more aware of our loved ones, and our best memories with them.This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. He ends the week with some lyrics about how mindfulness can help us be more aware of our loved ones, and our best memories with them. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 20236 min

Ep 578Mindful Music: Wiser Decisions

This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. Today's lyrics are all about how to respond intentionally, instead of reacting on impulse. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 20235 min

Ep 577Mindful Music: Addressing Anxiety

This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. Today, he shares some song lyrics about the challenges of depression and anxiety, and why acknowledging those difficult feelings can help us cope. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 20236 min

Ep 576Mindful Music: Hold on to Hope

This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. Today, he breaks down some lyrics about hope, and why having hope can soothe us in the face of adversity. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 20235 min

Ep 575Mindful Music: A Song for Acceptance

This week, Kessonga returns with his Mindful Music segment. Today, he shares a song about acceptance, and how we can learn to stop resisting when things don't turn out the way we'd like them to. 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 outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 20235 min

Ep 573Stay Open to Possibilities

Sam discusses the role self help books have played in her life and reveals the one that made the biggest difference. 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 to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 20235 min

Ep 572Raise the Stakes

Today, Sam shares how "raising the stakes" can help us tap into energy, engagement and passion when we’re feeling uninspired. Learn more about the research on mindfulness that Sam mentioned in this episode 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 science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 20235 min

Ep 574Sympathetic Ease

Today, Sam explains how we can create ease for ourselves by wishing easeful moments for others, and feel relieved when we see those we care about relaxing. 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 to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 20235 min

Ep 571Authentic Confidence

Today, Sam talks about why self-trust is such a huge part of confidence, and how we can find confidence more authentically. 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 to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 20234 min

Ep 570Reframe Self-Control

Self-control can often be associated with judgmental thoughts. Today, Sam offers a different look at self-control, and how we can use it to feel better. 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 to Sam on Instagram here! Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 20235 min

Ep 569Tap into Your 'Wise Mind,' with Dr. Jenna Glover

Dr. Jenna Glover is our guest-host for Pride Week! Today, she breaks down the different "mind states," and how she was able to tap into her own "wise mind" during a particularly difficult period of motherhood. For more Pride content, check out our collection in the app! Start a free 30-day trial here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 20236 min

Ep 568Speak Your Truth, with Dr. Jenna Glover

Dr. Jenna Glover is our guest-host for Pride Week! Today is all about speaking your truth. Dr. Glover shares some simple ways to take the reins when it comes to your needs, and how to cultivate more self-respect in the process. For more Pride content, check out our collection in the app! Start a free 30-day trial here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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