Radio Headspace

Uncertainty can make us uncomfortable, so we often try to predict the future. But there can be beauty and even relief when we don’t know what’s going to happen. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her on Instagram at @anchored_sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empathy and compassion are words that are closely linked, but often misunderstood. Sam breaks down these terms today, and shares some insight on how to draw boundaries while extending empathy and compassion to others. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her on Instagram at @anchored_sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocking your body rhythmically and syncing the movement to your breath activates the parasympathetic nervous system, putting us into “rest and digest” mode. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her on Instagram at @anchored_sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you approach life with a growth mindset, you believe that your abilities can improve with practice. You see failure as a chance to learn and pivot. So how can we develop a growth mindset? For more information on the "four questions about a thought" mentioned in the episode, please refer to the book "Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life" by Byron Katie and Stephen Mitchell, and the website www.thework.com. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her on Instagram at @anchored_sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If we think about cynicism’s true meaning, or what may be better captured by the term “skepticism” today, we realize that it encourages us to look deeply at our world, what we have accepted as the norm, and what needs to be changed and reimagined. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her on Instagram at @anchored_sam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything is interconnected and our lives are an opportunity to practice the skills and qualities that we learn in meditation. Join Eve’s weekly live meditation on Instagram @meditatewitheve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we experience something that we enjoy, we want to hold onto it tightly and this can actually take us away from experiencing the joy of it. When we learn to let go of thoughts or feelings about things ending, we can be more present with the experience as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting go of resentment is a journey. By learning to accept the pain we feel, we can begin to cultivate friendship towards ourselves and start to let go of the tight grip that resentment can have over us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we see suffering, our natural response is to want to do something about it. If we can apply that same logic to share in the joy of others, we can dramatically increase our ability to feel a sense of happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist and art teacher Jessica Martin is back as our guest host today. She’s here to share some thoughts on why we should approach creativity with a beginner’s mind, and by doing so, how we can avoid feelings of self-doubt. Jessica is the co-creator of Peptoc, which has a hotline where kids give life advice to callers. Call the Peptoc hotline at 707-8PEPTOC or 707-873-7862. Donate here to keep the Peptoc program going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist and art teacher Asherah Weiss is back with some thoughts on how creativity can help us let go, and give ourselves space to try something we’ve never tried before. Asherah is the co-creator of Peptoc, which has a hotline where kids give life advice to callers. Call the Peptoc hotline at 707-8PEPTOC or 707-873-7862. Donate here to keep the Peptoc program going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist Jessica Martin is back today to share her personal stories of loss. Jessica talks about how she processed her grief through art and why creativity is such a powerful tool for resilience. Jessica is the co-creator of Peptoc, which has a hotline where kids give life advice to callers. Call the Peptoc hotline at 707-8PEPTOC or 707-873-7862. Donate here to keep the Peptoc program going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artist and art teacher Asherah Weiss talks about the small things we can do to put some creativity in our self-care, and how that can change the way we rest and recharge. Asherah is the co-creator of Peptoc, which has a hotline where kids give life advice to callers. Call the Peptoc hotline at 707-8PEPTOC or 707-873-7862. Donate here to keep the Peptoc program going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Radio Headspace is all about the power of art and creativity. In that spirit, we’ve invited artists and art teachers Jessica Martin and Asherah Weiss to be our special guest hosts all week! Jessica and Asherah created “Peptoc,” an art project all about getting pep talks from students at West Side Elementary in Healdsburg, California. It even has a “Peptoc” hotline, where people can call if they want to hear words of encouragement from kids. There have been more than 5 million calls to the hotline and today, Jessica and Asherah talk about how the project went viral, the power of a child’s voice and the importance of art in tough times. Call the Peptoc hotline at 707-8PEPTOC or 707-873-7862 Donate here to keep the Peptoc program going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There really are so many moments in life that can go differently from what we expect. When we feel stuck in a difficult situation, mindfulness can help us cope with the way we react to the hardships in our lives. If you feel like talking to someone would help, consider reaching out or talking to a healthcare professional. If you are in a relationship that you feel you can’t get out of, a resource to also consider is thehotline.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the people around us seem difficult — especially those we don’t know — it can be easy to make judgments about them. But there is so much more than meets the eye. Remembering that we don’t know everyone’s story frees us from assumptions, and opens the door to accepting others as they are. If you feel like you are struggling, many people benefit from and find it healing to accept counseling or other formal support. If you think such support might be helpful for you, please reach out to a healthcare professional. There is no shame in seeking help. And of course, look to friends and family where you can, knowing there might be many others around you who are also struggling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not knowing can feel deeply uncomfortable. But it can also open us up to new possibilities and discoveries. Thinking we know all the answers can really limit our perspectives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever heard of the saying “don’t cry over spilt milk?” Well today, Eve talks about how spilt chicken soup in her handbag could have derailed an important day, and how mindfulness helped her with a positive outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our thoughts are not always the truth, and sometimes, we can even distort what’s really happening. And if we are anxious about a situation, it can be easy to catastrophize. Meditation can help us to approach our thoughts in a more skillful way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you been in a situation where you had to try something new and thought, “I can’t do that”? The truth is, we don't actually know what we’re capable of until we are sometimes forced to try it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dialogue we have internally with ourselves can be the opposite of what happens in reality. And if our experience does not match our expectations, it can create a lot of shame, resentment, and anger. Sometimes having a communication strategy can be helpful to make expectations clear, and as a result, may bring us closer to our loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Practicing mindfulness while we cook and eat can bring the act of feeding ourselves a new sense of joy. Mindful cooking and eating is a true exploration of the senses, and an invitation to get curious about our lived experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we’re busy, slowing down can seem like an impossible task. But mindfulness may help us connect to the present moment, so life doesn’t feel like a blur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re living in times that feel extraordinarily heavy. It might feel strange to focus on ourselves, especially if we feel that we are not suffering in the same way as others. But truly the only way we can show compassion to others is if we first understand our own pain and suffering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modern life and stressors can keep us from resting when we need to. We can learn to work with the stressors in our lives so relaxation comes more easily when we need to tap into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anxiety is a normal part of life. If we turn towards our anxiety and give it space to be there, we can see the root of where those feelings come from. This can give us clarity and perspective about our anxiety and help it to soften. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our mind has a tendency to whisk us back to the past or catapult us into the future. Today, Eve explains how mindfulness can bring us back to the present moment and help us flourish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Communication can be loaded with our own agendas, and often it happens unconsciously. The next time someone needs to talk, see what happens when you actively engage the body and mind in open and kind listening, with no agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past two years have taken a huge toll on our mental and physical health. Practicing mindfulness makes us more aware of what we need as individuals. It also helps us to see that we all struggle, and are part of a shared human experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness can help us suspend judgment and trust that things will unfold in their own way. When we live in the present moment, we can let go and accept things as they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we find meaning in moments when we don’t agree with someone? When we can learn to engage with our resistance, we’re also learning to find ways to communicate with compassion and skill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting go is a term that’s often used in mindfulness, but putting it into practice takes time. To let go means to be in the here and now, relinquishing any control of what happens next. So what are we holding on to when we’re afraid of letting go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So much in life is uncertain, and that becomes especially clear when our trust is broken by others. But we can use mindfulness to regain faith and trust in the world around us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Practicing gratitude is something that’s often talked about. But forcing ourselves to be grateful can lead us to feel the complete opposite way. Today, Dora guides us through a mindfulness practice that can help us get in touch with feelings of gratitude, without the pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John talks about how he went from working in business to being a musician, why doing what he loves has made his life better, and offers some ideas for how you can gently move your life in a more positive direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John Legend sheds light on how he keeps his marriage going strong, and the importance of recognizing and making time for what really matters in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John Legend tells us how he organizes his busy life, and the routines he has in place to make sure he “shows up” for work and his family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, John Legend talks about how music helped him deal with difficult moments in his life, how he stayed hopeful, and the importance of keeping our hearts open to love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Husband, father, and Grammy Award winning musician John Legend is here all week with insights about discovering, cultivating, and doing what you love. Today, John talks about uncovering what brings you joy in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contentment invites us to see things how they are, and be with them as they are. Instead of ignoring how we feel or trying to hold on to a particular feeling, contentment is the awareness and acceptance of life as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we listen to someone, we often hope they say the right thing or think about our response. By practicing deep listening, we can hear important details from others, and ourselves, that often go unnoticed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we’re in conflict with someone, it’s easy for our emotions to take over and create a divide: Us vs. Them. But the more we hold on to that conflict, the stronger it grows and weighs us down. By remembering, “this person is like me,” we can begin to let go of negative feelings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we let go of some of the narratives we’ve created about our bodies, we make space for their magnificence, perfection, and brilliance. If you’re up for it, join Dora in a quick body scan meditation to practice gratitude for your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether we’re in nature, viewing beautiful artwork, or hearing our favorite song, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our bodies do so much for us. With mindfulness, we gain awareness of the body and can better connect to how we feel and experience life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As humans, we’re wired for connection, so rejection can really sting. When rejections happen, we can use mindfulness to remember that we are not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you think about a huge task that’s been put in front of you. But if you focus on the small things to get a big result, the road ahead looks much less daunting. You can find Will Smith’s memoir, “Will,” here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologists have found that negative events or happenings have a greater impact on us than positive ones do. But it’s possible to change that by repeatedly looking out for the goodness in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We may not be able to change our external circumstances like the pandemic or a monotonous schedule, but we can change how we choose to face challenging situations. You can find “The Seven Levels of Intimacy: The Art of Loving and the Joy of Being Loved” by Matthew Kelly here. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices