
Dear Headspace
Have you ever wished you had a wise meditation teacher on speed dial? Someone you could call after a long day. Someone you can lean on for advice. Someone to help you see things differently. Welcome to Dear Headspace, a Headspace original podcast where meditation teachers answer your questions. Episodes will be released every Tuesday starting November 1st. Listen on the Headspace App or wherever you get your podcasts.
Latest episodes

Jul 18, 2023 • 36min
Living Your Life After a Health Crisis, with Sam
We are unique, and there's nothing that can take that away from us. Sam and Robin answer questions about life after an eating disorder, balancing our need to feel unique while recognizing we are part of something bigger, and how to get your kids interested in meditation.Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam 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

Jul 11, 2023 • 41min
Overcoming Presentation Anxiety, with Kessonga
Letting go allows you to move forward in a more appropriate and healthy way. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding grudges, anxiety when presenting, and long-term conflicts in relationships with parents.Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga 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

Jun 27, 2023 • 39min
Handling Difficult Conversations, with Kessonga
Strength and resilience are intergenerational, just like trauma. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how to apply mindfulness during difficult conversations, how to know if you’re making progress on a healing journey, and how to honor ancestors when you have negative feelings toward them.Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here.To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpaceTo listen to the podcast The Long Time Academy click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2023 • 40min
Can I Be Less Self-Critical? With Dora
I can sit with this feeling– even just for a moment, and just notice what arises. Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with setbacks with anxiety, being too self-critical, and how to remain playful as an adult.Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora 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

Jun 13, 2023 • 41min
Receiving Criticism Mindfully, with Sam
Other relationships will come and go, but you are the one who creates the narrative about who you are. Sam and Robin answer questions about trust being broken in romantic relationships, friend break ups, and understanding when to believe a person who is critical of you.Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here.To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpaceFor more info on the book Sam mentioned go here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 6, 2023 • 40min
Honoring Your Pride, with Dora
You're most beautiful when you're being yourself. Dora and Robin answer questions about correcting people in authority when they use the wrong pronoun, navigating a relationship with someone who’s in the closet, and showing up fully as yourself. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora 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

May 30, 2023 • 43min
Thrive in Your Workplace, with Eve
If you're feeling nervous in the workplace, practice, rehearse, or write out your plan before the start of your day. Eve and Robin answer questions all about the workplace including how to handle a stressful day with mindfulness, feeling confident at your job, and dealing with bureaucracy.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/dearheadpaceThank you for listening! In case these are useful, here are some related links … Here’s an interesting NYT article about burn outDear Headspace editor Dan Croll’s new album is OUT NOW!We've partnered with Mailchimp to support our audience with challenges we all face in regards to mental health and well-being at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2023 • 38min
Pulling Off a Career Pivot, with Rosie
If you want to learn something read about it. If you want to understand something write about it. If you want to master something teach it. Rosie and Robin answer questions about feeling like you’re on the wrong path, information overload, and feeling so happy that you cry.Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here.To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpaceThanks for listening today friends! Here are some related links … More about Dimorphous ExpressionRosie’s book!There’s a really great Radio Headspace episode about information overloadOur brilliant editor and musician, Dan Croll’s new album is OUT NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2023 • 39min
How to Handle Overspending, with Dora
Self-honesty is our salvation. Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with family and inheritances, how to stop overspending, and can meditation really change life-long problemsFollow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here.In their conversation, Dora and Robin referenced some things you might like to further explore ...Dora is a huge fan of the work of the incredible therapist and boundaries expert Nedra Tawaab - https://www.nedratawwab.com/Tiffany Aliche is "The Budgetnista" - https://thebudgetnista.com/The 12 steps explained ... https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/what-is-rehab-like/recovery-the-12-steps/And in the Headspace app, Dora mentioned Sam's Compassionate Communication course.Oh, and here is Robin's list of films that make her cry ...1. Life is Beautiful2. The Whale 3. Sophie's Choice4. Requiem for a Dream5. Steel Bagnolias 6. The Notebook 7. Fried Green Tomatoes8. Terms of Endearment 9. Beaches10. OnceUntil next time, stay happy, stay healthy, and be kind to each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 41min
How to Expand Your Meditation Practice, with Sam
When you're putting yourself out there, you start to see we all have this human need for connection and community. Sam and Robin answer questions about how to live a mindful life in college, find community in a new country, and expand your practice beyond the Headspace app. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam 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