Dear Headspace

Eve and Robin answer questions about how to balance privilege and care for the world, how to deal with procrastination, and what to do when you experience the loss of a relationship but still want to find love. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Eve ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kessonga Giscombe, a meditation teacher and mindfulness expert, joins Robin to tackle pressing listener questions. They delve into the intensity of road rage, offering techniques like emotional regulation and safe horn use to manage anger effectively. Kessonga underscores the importance of mindfulness in confronting toxic family dynamics, discussing boundaries and the potential need for distance. They also validate feelings of unhappiness, advocating for professional help and self-exploration through journaling and authentic expression.

Rosie and Robin answer questions about managing a highly stressful work environment, finding your people, and recovering after an emotional affair. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Rosie ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eve and Robin answer questions about putting too much pressure on yourself, having trouble sharing problems with friends, and mourning the loss of competitive sports and those fun college days. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Eve ⁠here⁠.  Try the Headspace app free for 30 days ⁠here⁠.  To send us your question go to ⁠sayhi.chat/dearheadpace⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts tackle the challenge of staying calm with young kids when exhaustion strikes. They discuss effective techniques such as surrendering, breathwork, and involving children in self-care routines. They also explore the complexity of holding love and anger after a breakup, offering insight into acceptance and the benefits of self-care. Additionally, listeners are guided through a short, soothing moment with nature sounds to help transition and reflect.

Rosie and Robin answer questions about being jealous of other people’s abilities, dealing with problems that interfere with meditation, and what to do when you can’t let go of possessions. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email ask-a@headspace.com. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dora and Robin answer questions about what to do when recovering from a major life event, attempting to switch from guided to unguided meditation, and what to do when you feel hopeless. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email ask-a@headspace.com. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam and Robin answer questions about being a new mom with new anxieties, strategies for dealing with harsh or abrasive people, and what to do when you feel like you want to hide from all the pain in the world. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email ask-a@headspace.com. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This conversation dives into becoming more emotionally independent and the importance of self-compassion. The hosts provide practical tips for creating an effective morning routine, emphasizing the need to identify personal barriers and set clear intentions. They tackle the issue of over-reflection, suggesting mindful journaling to keep self-criticism in check. Listeners are encouraged to explore their relationship with themselves, integrating scheduled reflection and affirmations for a balanced approach to mental wellness.

Sam and Robin dive into the complexities of human emotions, exploring whether thoughts or feelings come first. They explain how internal triggers, like intrusive thoughts, can lead to emotional turmoil. The conversation shifts to practical meditation tips for managing a busy mind, emphasizing acceptance and observation of thoughts. The theme of self-forgiveness emerges, highlighting compassion for past behaviors as a coping mechanism. Instead of simple forgiveness, they promote integrating past actions for personal growth while crafting personalized affirmations.