Dear Headspace

Dora and Robin answer questions about how to recover from a major life event, switching from guided to unguided meditation, and what to do when you feel hopeless.If you are struggling with a mental health condition, please talk with a licensed provider. You can also find support resources on Headspace's mental health resources page https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resourcesIf you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. 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.The poem Sam mentioned about kindess: https://poets.org/poem/kindnessIf you are struggling with a mental health condition, please talk with a licensed provider. You can also find support resources on Headspace's mental health resources page it’s in the show notes.(https://www.headspace.com/mental-health-resources).If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about learning to be more emotionally independent, setting up mourning routines, and how to be a little less self-reflective.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

Dora offers some help to those feeling overwhelmed and lost during a global crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam, a podcast guest who answers questions about forgiveness and self-destructive behavior, discusses topics such as being present while still wanting to be productive, the relationship between thinking and emotion, the nature of emotions and thoughts, self-compassion and forgiveness, and the importance of seeking professional help for mental health conditions.

Rosie and Robin answer questions about distractions during meditation, depression during your period, and feeling anxious over the start of new semesters.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/dearheadpace  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eve, a meditation teacher, discusses grief after a breakup and the importance of self-discovery and self-compassion. They explore finding enjoyment in overwhelming situations and navigating pressure. They emphasize setting boundaries, exploring impermanence, and offer guidance for making positive changes.

Kessonga, an expert in mindfulness and dealing with an ever-growing to-do list, discusses recovering from surgery, continuing practice during good days, and using mindfulness to cope with an overwhelming to-do list. The podcast also touches on sudden change, acceptance, finding new interests, prioritizing tasks, transitioning to freelancing, and being present.

Rosie and Robin answer questions about the difference between self-care and selfishness, managing health conditions mindfully, and dealing with negative thoughts.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/dearheadpace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Honor your feelings where they are. Sam and Robin answer questions about setting boundaries with your kid’s friends, dealing with neurotic parents, and never feeling like you’re enough.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