Radio Headspace

Psychology professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is on Radio Headspace all week. Today, she talks about how acknowledging tough feelings and actually dealing with them brings us closer to the happiness we seek. If you want to learn more about the science of happiness, check out Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast The Happiness Lab here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is on Radio Headspace all week. Today, she talks about how gratitude is a foolproof way to feel a little better, especially during tough times. If you want to learn more about the science of happiness, check out Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast The Happiness Lab here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is on Radio Headspace all week. Today, she shares some tips on avoiding burnout, even when you don’t have time for a break. If you want to learn more about the science of happiness, check out Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast The Happiness Lab here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is on Radio Headspace all week. Today, she's talking about finding self-care activities that restore us and bring us back to ourselves. If you want to learn more about the science of happiness, check out Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast The Happiness Lab here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychology professor and podcast host Dr. Laurie Santos is on Radio Headspace all week. Today, she'll explore surprising and simple ways to find happiness. If you want to learn more about the science of happiness, check out Dr. Laurie Santos' podcast The Happiness Lab here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate Eve’s 100th Radio Headspace episode, this week, she’s sharing 5 she really enjoyed writing, and tells us how they came together. Today, Eve reminds us how to enjoy the weekend, instead of worrying about the week ahead. For more ways to make the most of your weekend, listen to our Sunday Scaries podcast here. 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

To celebrate Eve’s 100th Radio Headspace episode, this week, she’s sharing 5 she really enjoyed writing, and tells us how they came together. Today, Eve talks about the challenge of making decisions, and how it's often rooted in doubt of our abilities and preparedness. We have to rid our minds of doubt in order to make decisions from a place of confidence. 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

To celebrate Eve’s 100th Radio Headspace episode, this week, she’s sharing 5 she really enjoyed writing, and tells us how they came together. Today, Eve shares a story that reminds us that it’s okay if we need help, and that we don’t always have to do things on our own. 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

To celebrate Eve’s 100th Radio Headspace episode, this week, she’s sharing 5 she really enjoyed writing, and tells us how they came together. Today is all about being present. Life very seldomly gives us the opportunity to go back to pivotal moments when we did not pay enough attention. Mindfulness challenges us to be present for our peers and those around us. Paying enough attention is a small price to pay for the reward of being present. 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

To celebrate Eve’s 100th Radio Headspace episode, this week, she’s sharing 5 she really enjoyed writing, and tells us how they came together. Today is all about dealing with climate anxiety. When we practice mindfulness, we are cultivating more perspective. This extends outwards into our environment and can help us make more informed choices about the planet. Read Headspace’s article on climate anxiety here. 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

Today, Eve shares tips on how mindfulness can help us focus on what we're proud of, instead of comparing ourselves to others. 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

Today, Eve talks about where to focus our attention and modify our practice if we're having difficulty sticking with it. 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

Our bodies do so much for us. Today, Eve talks about cultivating an open and accepting relationship with our bodies. 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

Today, Eve talks about how mindfulness helps us gain more control over our devices and become less reliant on them. 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

When illness or exhaustion hits, we tend to be hard on ourselves for not feeling well. Eve talks about taking time to heal when you need it. 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

Today, Eve breaks down how meditation can physically change our brains and help us process strong emotions. 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

Eve talks about how meditation and mindfulness can have a real impact on the way we respond to and manage pain. 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

Noticing awe-inspiring moments can prompt us to be more creative, and give us a sense of connection with the world around us. Eve explains how. 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

When we're busy thinking about all the things we don’t have, it's hard to see what's in front of us. Eve shares some tips for shifting that mindset. 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

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

We may want to see the results of meditation right away, but consistent practice is needed to reap the lasting benefits. Eve gives tips on sticking to it. 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

Eve explains how mindfulness helps us accept ourselves just as we are — imperfect human beings. 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

Sometimes it feels impossible to slow down. Eve explains how taking time to ask yourself what you need can give you perspective in a hectic world. 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

As we wait for the pandemic to end, our minds can feel on high alert with worry. Eve talks about how meditation helps us feel less anxious and gain perspective. 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

When we're bombarded by difficult news headlines, Eve discusses how small acts of kindness can help us make the world a better place. 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

How does your heart feel today? In today's episode, Dora discusses how mindfulness can connect us to our heartbeat, and notice how the heart feels when we're fulfilled. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prepping for a big event? Dora explains how to find a comfortable balance between being prepared and staying in the present moment. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world is waiting for you to share your gifts. Dora shares how your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable wherever you go. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all connected to nature and its healing power. Dora discusses how mindfulness can help us commune and engage with the natural world. 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. See a list of plant identification apps here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling bombarded by messages about "doing the work" on yourself? Dora explains how sometimes, we can rely on our experiences to live our best lives. 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. Listen to Kessonga's episode about "non-striving" here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell is on Radio Headspace all week! Today, he discusses how overcoming adversity can benefit us in the long run. You can listen to Malcolm Gladwell's podcast, Legacy of Speed, here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell is on Radio Headspace all week! Today, he shares the benefits of being curious, and how asking questions shaped his career. You can listen to Malcolm Gladwell's podcast, Legacy of Speed, here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell is on Radio Headspace all week! Today: how challenging the status quo creates the perfect conditions for innovation. You can listen to Malcolm Gladwell's podcast, Legacy of Speed, here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell is on Radio Headspace all week! Today, he's discussing how it's never too late to achieve success. You can listen to Malcolm Gladwell's podcast, Legacy of Speed, here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell is on Radio Headspace all week! Today, he talks about superstar track and field coach Bud Winter, discovering how relaxation can lead to big wins. You can listen to Malcolm Gladwell's podcast, Legacy of Speed, here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we fear an ending, there's comfort in knowing a new beginning is just around the corner. In today's episode, Dora explains how to find freedom in change. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Constructive feedback doesn’t mean that we're incapable. Dora talks about responding to feedback in a way that helps us grow. 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. See the article mentioned about getting the most out of feedback here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora discusses how disconnecting with alone time is an opportunity to recharge, reset, and get back in touch with your own needs. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We don't always have to reject feelings of loneliness. Instead, Dora shares how to see loneliness as an opportunity to connect with ourselves. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we stay in situations that no longer serve us, simply because we've already invested so much time. Dora explains how to see this "wasted time" as an opportunity to do better for ourselves moving forward. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Affirmations are words that we repeat to uplift and encourage us. Today, Dora shares an affirmation practice to help with emotional resiliency. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora explains how saying "no" to things you don't want is saying "yes" to yourself. 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. See the "no" script mentioned in the episode here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora shares how to reframe waiting as a chance to work with our impatience, and cultivate feelings of groundedness. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dora talks about how strong intentions helped her become a full-time meditation teacher. 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may not be able to change how our family perceives us, but Dora shares guidance on changing how we react. If you're experiencing difficulties like the ones mentioned in this episode, here is a list of support resources that may be helpful. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often feel the need to know everything. We want to know what’s next, and that need for control can lead to a lot of anxiety. Because the truth is, you don’t have to know it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We only have so much energy in our lives. If we channel it into the wrong things, including multi-tasking, we find that we may not be present for some pretty important stuff. What if instead, you gave something your entire focus? Try it today and see how you feel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Andy talks about how to get your friends and family interested in meditation. His suggestion? Tell them they just have to try it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations on who or what they’re going to be. But in doing that, we don’t allow people to be who they actually are. Today, instead of trying to anticipate, try experiencing someone as they are in that moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from a lot of people looking for “happiness” or “enlightenment” like it’s a status or level to achieve in our lives. But really, it’s a state of being. And whenever we are present in the moments of our life, that is enlightenment. Happiness isn’t waiting for you somewhere in the future - it’s here, right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices