Radio Headspace

From rewriting a text 13 times to second-guessing every decision, Rosie explores what overthinking really is. She offers mindful practices to name the spiral, come back into the body, and remind yourself that clarity comes from pausing, not from thinking harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2025

Rosie shares the story of her abuelita’s destroyed sidewalk garden and the quiet wisdom that “the seeds remain, they will grow again.” By exploring plants and succulents, and posing simple questions about light, rest, and water, she invites us to care for ourselves the way we’d tend a garden, trusting that even after loss or neglect, new growth is always possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2025

It’s natural to care deeply about the people we love — but worry doesn’t have to take over our minds. Today, Kessonga shares how mindfulness helps us notice worry without letting it consume us, so we can respond with clarity and compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2025

Apathy and boredom are more common than ever. Today, Kessonga explores why these feelings arise and how small shifts in awareness can bring perspective, purpose, and renewed appreciation to the quieter seasons of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2025

Andy unpacks how to navigate difficult conversations by exploring the views of others and approaching discussions with openness and curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s an act of self-respect and self-care. Rosie shares how boundaries empower us to protect our energy, prioritize what matters, and clarify our own needs. Listeners will learn practical ways to communicate limits with kindness and compassion, so they can show up for themselves and others more authentically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2025

Rosie speaks with Taylor Heaton, autism educator and founder of Mom on the Spectrum, about what it really means to live authentically as a neurodivergent person. They discuss unmasking, sensory needs, community, and the power of hearing your experience reflected back to you. This conversation reframes autism — from something to “fix” to a meaningful, valid way of being in the world. You can follow Taylor Heaton on Instagram and on YouTube, and visit Mom on the Spectrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2025

Dora describes the moment she questioned whether someone who had once fallen apart should be teaching others how to heal. But as her students began thanking her for her honesty, she realized that her imperfect journey wasn’t a liability. It was her strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

For months, Dora believed that one final talk with her ex would finally make the past make sense. But when the moment came, it left her unsettled, and a bit relieved. In this episode, she unpacks why closure is less about getting answers and more about accepting that some endings will always be unfinished. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

After years of being “the strong one,” softness felt foreign and dangerous. In this episode, Dora shares the small, courageous steps that helped her reconnect with her tenderness, from letting herself cry to practicing the radical act of receiving help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2025

After her breakup, Dora did what so many of us do. She tried to fix her heart with structure, lists, and optimization. But her therapist’s simple question revealed the truth: she was measuring her healing instead of experiencing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2025

Dora tells the story of a post-breakup spiral filled with endless advice, conflicting opinions, and “you shoulds” from every direction. But a simple moment in a bookstore helped her realize her intuition was still there. It was just buried under everyone else’s noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2025

Kessonga explains why “important” thoughts can pop up during meditation, and why we don’t need to cling to them, expect them, or analyze them afterward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 November 2025

Kessonga talks about how practicing gratitude can help us fully experience life’s happy moments instead of worrying about when they might fade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 November 2025

We only have so much energy in our lives. If we channel it into the wrong things, including multi-tasking, we find that we may not be present for some pretty important stuff. What if instead, you gave something your entire focus? Try it today and see how you feel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2025

We hear from a lot of people looking for “happiness” or “enlightenment” like it’s a status or level to achieve in our lives. But really, it’s a state of being. And whenever we are present in the moments of our life, that is enlightenment. Happiness isn’t waiting for you somewhere in the future - it’s here, right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2025

Rosie sits down with Jojo, one of the most beloved ASMR creators online, to explore how a childhood tingling sensation turned into a decade-long career helping millions relax and fall asleep. Jojo shares the origins of his soothing style, the fear he overcame when posting his first video in high school, and how everyday objects — from apples to erasers — become tools for calm. Stay until the end for a special ASMR experience created just for the Headspace audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2025

Kessonga invites us to explore how changing our workspace — even slightly — can open up new inspiration. Whether it’s a library, a sunny bench, or your kitchen table, discovering the places that bring out your creativity can deepen your practice and make it more enjoyable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2025

For Jeffrey Marsh, joy isn’t just a feeling — it’s freedom. In this episode, they share how embracing joy as a visibly queer person became an act of defiance and self-celebration. Through breath, play, and compassion, Jeffrey reminds us that joy is not frivolous — it’s what makes us unbreakable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

When Jeffrey Marsh stopped chasing love and started practicing it inwardly, everything shifted. Drawing from Buddhist practice and personal healing, Jeffrey shares how treating yourself with compassion can rewire old patterns, strengthen relationships, and bring joy where self-doubt once lived. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2025

When Jeffrey first set a boundary with family, it felt like breaking the rules of love. But over time, it became one of the healthiest choices they ever made. In this heartfelt episode, Jeffrey reframes boundaries as acts of courage, clarity, and compassion — and offers a simple way to start practicing them today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

For years, Jeffrey believed that needing help meant something was wrong. But a chance encounter with a book — and a path toward Buddhist practice — changed everything. In this heartfelt episode, Jeffrey reflects on how seeking help became a radical act of self-acceptance and how vulnerability can lead to the deepest kind of resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2025

This week, Jeffrey Marsh invites us to rethink what resilience really means. Through the story of their non-binary journey — from isolation and self-doubt to peace found in a Buddhist monastery — Jeffrey reveals how choosing authenticity and practicing self-kindness can become the most powerful form of strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2025

A simple moment abroad becomes a lesson in how we relate. Kessonga shares how mindful attention can build understanding across cultures, even when we don’t share the same vocabulary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2025

From meditation to learning something new, showing up regularly makes all the difference. Kessonga shares approachable ways to stay consistent and reminds us why the payoff is worth the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2025

Ever walk into a room and instantly feel heavy or drained? You’re probably picking up energy that isn’t yours. In this episode, Dora explains how mindfulness can help you clear negative energy, create healthy energetic boundaries, and feel lighter and more centered every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

We all carry stories about who we are and what we deserve—but not all of them are true. In this episode, Dora reflects on how to spot limiting narratives, understand where they came from, and use mindfulness to rewrite them with compassion so you can step into who you’re becoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2025

Growth doesn’t always come with big breakthroughs — it’s often quiet, steady, and easy to miss. In this episode, Dora reflects on how mindfulness helps us notice the small shifts — from softer reactions to kinder self-talk — that mean we’re healing, and how to celebrate those subtle wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

So many of our choices are shaped by “shoulds” — expectations handed down from family, society, or social media. In this episode, Dora explores how mindfulness helps you notice whose standards you’re living by and how to release the ones that don’t serve you, so you can live life on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2025

Many of us were taught that joy must be earned through struggle or productivity. In this episode, Dora reflects on how mindfulness helped her unlearn that belief, offering gentle reminders that happiness isn’t selfish — it’s healing. Learn how to let yourself feel good without guilt or permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2025

What actually happens in the brain during ASMR? In this episode, Rosie talks with Dr. Craig Richard, author of Brain Tingles and founder of ASMR University, about the soothing science behind ASMR, why some people experience it while others don’t, and how it could one day be used in therapeutic care. Listen to Dr. Craig Richard's Calm History podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2025

Sam reflects on the importance of connection and shares mindful ways to nurture friendships that bring joy, support, and balance to our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Sam discusses how mindfulness helps us understand our emotions, respond with intention, and cultivate greater peace even in difficult moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2025

Sam explains the ancient practice of using koans — thought-provoking sayings that help us pause, reflect, and see ourselves and the world with new clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2025

Sam explores how reconnecting with the curiosity, creativity, and honesty of adolescence can inspire us to live with more openness and authenticity today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2025

Sam shares gentle, practical tips for helping children build mindfulness habits that foster calm and focus — lessons that are just as powerful for adults, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 November 2025

Archetypes can offer insight and comfort, but they can also keep us stuck in old patterns. Sam explains how to work with them mindfully, and finding balance between self-understanding and presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 November 2025

Sam explores how sharing and reflecting on our personal stories can uncover the themes, memories, and values that shape who we are — and help us see what truly matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2025

Being told you’re “too sensitive” can feel like a flaw — but it’s not. In this episode, Dora reflects on her journey from hiding emotions to honoring them, and shares mindful ways to release emotional shame, embrace sensitivity as strength, and show up authentically with compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

When conversations get uncomfortable, it’s easy to check out, deflect, or shut down. In this episode, Dora reflects on learning to “stay” in safe but difficult moments and offers mindful practices—like pausing, breathing, and naming what’s true — to stay grounded and connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2025

Personal growth can be exciting, but it can also feel lonely — especially when old relationships, habits, or identities no longer fit. In this episode, Dora reflects on the grief that comes with change and shares mindful tools to honor the loss, stay grounded, and move through it with compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

Grief doesn’t follow timelines, and healing isn’t about “moving on.” In this episode, Dora reflects on losing her stepmom and the pressure to get over loss, offering mindful reminders that grief softens with time and becomes something we carry with love — not something we erase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2025

It’s normal to want to escape awkward, heavy, or boring moments — but distraction often leaves us feeling more disconnected. In this episode, Dora reflects on her silent retreat experience and offers mindful practices to name the urge, soften discomfort, and stay present with compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2025

What does it really take to achieve excellence — on the field and in life? In this episode, Rosie talks with Inner Excellence author and performance coach Jim Murphy, whose methods have helped world champions and top athletes master their minds under pressure. They explore how to overcome limiting beliefs, manage emotions, and bring excellence into everyday life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 October 2025

Sometimes the best response to frustration is laughter. Sam talks about how embracing humor can turn small disappointments into moments of joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2025

We all know the voice of the inner critic — it tells us we’re not ready, not enough, or bound to fail. In this episode, Dora reflects on how self-doubt shows up and offers mindful practices like pausing, breathing, and self-reparenting to meet that voice with compassion instead of judgment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

Not every ending is clear — sometimes friendships, relationships, or jobs just fade without a goodbye. In this episode, Dora reflects on the grief of unspoken endings and offers mindful tools like ritual, self-reflection, and compassion to help you find closure within yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2025

Overthinking feels like control, but it often just fuels anxiety and indecision. In this episode, Dora reflects on her own spirals and introduces mindful tools — like pausing, noticing your body, and shifting from thinking to sensing — that can calm the mind and bring you back to presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

After a breakup, we don’t just miss the other person — we often miss the version of ourselves we were with them. In this episode, Dora shares how relationships reflect parts of us, why it hurts when that mirror breaks, and how to reconnect with the playful, confident, free self that’s still within you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2025

When burnout makes everything feel heavy, joy can feel out of reach. In this episode, Dora reflects on how noticing “tiny delights” — a laugh, sunlight, a warm cup of tea — can shift our perspective. She offers mindful practices to help you hunt for joy and reconnect with yourself, one small moment at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2025