Radio Headspace

Explore strategies for balanced engagement in news and social media. Learn about the Buddhist concept of the two arrows and how it relates to emotional responses. Discover how mindfulness can help recognize and approach the present moment with curiosity and care.

This podcast explores the science of social media addiction and offers mindful strategies for managing digital interactions and prioritizing real-life connections and well-being. It also discusses the personal experience of digital renunciation on a silent retreat and the negative effects of social media addiction on relationships and well-being.

Explore the challenge of stepping away from social media and the urge to fill the void. Learn about using mindfulness techniques to overcome social media addiction and find joy in non-distracted activities.

A discussion on the concept of leaving social media, exploring its role and impact on our lives. The speaker shares their personal experiences, discussing initial disconnection, return for community events, conflicted feelings during protests, and the benefits and drawbacks of social media. They advocate for mindfulness in evaluating our relationship with it.

Exploring the battle between intuition and fear and its impact on personal growth and creativity. Emphasizing the power of following intuition in decision-making and its effect on overall well-being.

The podcast explores earning self-trust through mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of inner wisdom. The speaker shares their personal experience during a mentorship session and discusses the significance of earning one's own trust. A Buddhist story that encourages thorough investigation and reflection is also shared.

Dora Kamau discusses the journey of becoming your own role model, emphasizing self-compassion, courage, and pursuing dreams without a role model.

Explore the role of awareness in meditation, emphasizing its importance as highlighted in the 'Letting Go of Stress' course. Meditation is about developing awareness, concentration, and insight, not eliminating thoughts.

Explore the transformative role of stress and how changing our perception can benefit our well-being. Discover how to turn stress into personal growth through mindfulness and meditation.

Liz Fosslien, coauthor of 'No Hard Feelings,' discusses managing perfectionism and expectations. The podcast explores the negative impact of perfectionism on performance and learning, distinguishing it from healthy ambition. It also provides strategies to detach from perfectionism and cultivate self-compassion.