Play Isn’t Extra — It’s Essential

Radio Headspace

Headspace Studios

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 5 minutes

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Summary

Joy doesn’t belong just to us. It ripples out. Dora shares a story about a wise teacher who surprised everyone with a goofy joke, reminding her that playfulness and wisdom can coexist. Today’s episode is about sympathetic joy and how our delight can become a legacy. When we let ourselves play, we give others permission to do the same. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	If you haven't tried Abercrombie denim yet, you're missing out.
0:03.8	Denim should fit like this.
0:06.0	It's all about proportions.
0:07.7	Abercrombie has their classic fits and athletic fits for guys who want a little more room in the thigh.
0:13.1	When you find your staple fit, it'll be the pair you reach for day after day for every plan.
0:19.2	Shop Abercrombie denim in the app, online and in store.
0:27.0	I've rolled out uni because I want to live at home.
0:29.6	I've ruled out uni because I want to earn money.
0:32.8	I've ruled out uni because of my grades.
0:37.2	Study with the Open University and there's no need to rule out anything.
0:40.3	With our respected degrees, you can learn from home and work alongside study.
0:45.3	We're open to all.
0:46.3	Plus, you'll have the support of expert tutors.
0:49.3	So rethink your future with the degree you didn't think was possible.
0:53.3	The Open University, The future is open.
0:58.1	Headspace Studio.
1:14.2	Hi there. Welcome to Radio Headspace. It's Dora. Hi there. Welcome to Radio Headspace. It's Dora.
1:21.2	I was on retreat a few years ago with a well-known meditation teacher, someone whose books I'd read,
1:27.3	whose teachings I deeply respected. I'll be honest, I was a little intimidated. They had this really composed, almost stoic presence, soft-spoken, serious,
1:31.3	the kind of person you instinctively sit up straighter around.
1:35.3	But on the second night, something shifted.
1:37.3	It was after dinner, and a few of us were gathered around.
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