

Sunday Scaries by Headspace
Headspace Studios & Dora Kamau
Beat the Sunday scaries with this soothing mini-meditation podcast, hosted by Headspace meditation and mindfulness teacher Rosie Acosta. Each episode is designed to ease your anxiety about the week ahead. Rosie will help you uncover the root of your Sunday night worries, shift your mindset, and guide you through a calming meditation. Start your week feeling centered, focused, and ready to take on Monday with confidence!
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Jul 21, 2024 • 10min
Savor the Weekend
Dora explains how mindfulness can help us deal with “anticipatory anxiety” — the anxiety about something to come.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 14, 2024 • 10min
Get Off The Escalator
Sometimes fear can keep us from seizing new opportunities. Dora talks about how evaluating our current path can help us decide whether it’s time to take a new leap.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 7, 2024 • 10min
Working for the Weekend: Part 2
When we learn the reasons behind feelings of regret, we have an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and what we value. Dora explains how.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 2024 • 8min
Working for the Weekend: Part 1
Dora explains how to make weekend plans based on your wants and needs, instead of saying yes to every invite.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 2024 • 9min
Noticing Natural Wonders
Like our environment, we all have our own seasons and cycles. Practice working in harmony with nature to cultivate and tend to your inner self.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 2024 • 8min
Moment to Moment
Staring at the clock can cause needless stress and anxiety. Instead, try to approach each moment as having its own sense of meaning.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 9, 2024 • 9min
The Beginner’s Mind
Cultivate a beginner’s mind and approach the week ahead with a sense of curiosity.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 2, 2024 • 8min
Non-Negotiables
Get into the habit of asking yourself what you need, so you can learn to prioritize what matters most.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2024 • 8min
Ease Into Mondays
We have the tendency to rush into the week and move on autopilot. Slow down this Sunday, and ease into the week ahead.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2024 • 7min
Set Your Intention
One of the best things you can do each Sunday is to set an intention for your week. Today, take a few moments to set one, and write it down. Put it somewhere you can see it each day.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!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices