Radio Headspace

Dora reflects on a peaceful vision of her future self and explores why aging isn’t something to fear — it’s something to anticipate. With the help of a Taoist parable about bamboo, this episode invites us to celebrate the unseen growth happening now and embrace the beauty of what’s ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Dora reflects on how a silly childhood game reminded her that our playful spirit never fades. Aging doesn’t mean we lose our youth — it means we get better at enjoying it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2025

Dora shares how a public mistake once felt like failure — but became one of her greatest teachers. As we age, we learn our missteps aren’t flaws — they’re wisdom in the making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

A viral video of a dancing grandma reminds Dora that one of aging’s greatest gifts is emotional freedom. When we stop caring about what others think, we start living more authentically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

When Dora finds her first gray hair, she doesn’t panic — she celebrates. In this episode, she explores how aging can be a reflection of wisdom and growth, not something to fear or hide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, joins Rosie to talk about building creative habits, staying inspired when life gets in the way, and why tools like Morning Pages can unlock mental wellness through daily self-expression. You can learn more about her here https://juliacameronlive.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 June 2025

Dora explores the constant pressure to “do the work” and asks: what if we’re already more capable than we give ourselves credit for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2025

To learn more about Headspace therapy, visit headspace.com/online-therapy or tap the Care tab directly in the Headspace app. Availability and cost of therapy services may vary by location, age, and insurance coverage. Access to tools between sessions requires a Headspace subscription and may involve additional purchase. Psychologist and The Happiness Lab host Dr. Laurie Santos joins Radio Headspace to challenge what we think self-care means. Instead of bubble baths and indulgence, she offers evidence-based strategies to restore your energy and reconnect with yourself—so you can feel more grounded, resilient, and truly cared for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

To learn more about Headspace therapy, visit headspace.com/online-therapy or tap the Care tab directly in the Headspace app. Availability and cost of therapy services may vary by location, age, and insurance coverage. Access to tools between sessions requires a Headspace subscription and may involve additional purchase. Dr. Jenna Glover introduces the power of dialectical thinking—holding two truths at once—to help you navigate stress, identity, and big life transitions. Learn how this flexible mindset helped her personally and how it can help you stay grounded through change and uncertainty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2025

To learn more about Headspace therapy, visit headspace.com/online-therapy or tap the Care tab directly in the Headspace app. Availability and cost of therapy services may vary by location, age, and insurance coverage. Access to tools between sessions requires a Headspace subscription and may involve additional purchase. Samantha Edu breaks down what true restoration looks like—and how to weave it into your daily life, not just the weekend. From mindful boundaries to micro-moments of calm, learn how to build habits that heal and energize you, especially when life feels overwhelming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 June 2025

To learn more about Headspace therapy, visit headspace.com/online-therapy or tap the Care tab directly in the Headspace app. Availability and cost of therapy services may vary by location, age, and insurance coverage. Access to tools between sessions requires a Headspace subscription and may involve additional purchase. Therapist and speaker Kier Gaines opens up about what therapy really is—and what it’s not. In this honest and accessible episode of Radio Headspace, Kier unpacks why many men resist therapy, how pop culture gets it wrong, and why talking to a professional can be one of the most empowering steps you take. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or already in therapy, this episode gives you a new lens on what it means to care for your mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

To learn more about Headspace therapy, visit headspace.com/online-therapy or tap the Care tab directly in the Headspace app. Availability and cost of therapy services may vary by location, age, and insurance coverage. Access to tools between sessions requires a Headspace subscription and may involve additional purchase. Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Joy Harden Bradford (host of Therapy for Black Girls) guides you through how to make mental health a priority in your daily life. In this solo episode of Radio Headspace, Dr. Joy shares clear and compassionate strategies for managing anxiety, protecting your peace, and nurturing emotional well-being—especially during stressful seasons. Whether you’re new to mental health work or looking to deepen your practice, this episode offers encouragement and tools to show up for yourself every single day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Loneliness can feel heavy, but it can also open the door to self-discovery. Dora reflects on how moments of solitude can deepen our understanding of ourselves and create space for genuine connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 June 2025

We’ve all held on too long, whether to a job, a relationship, or a routine, just because we’ve already put so much into it. In this episode, Dora invites us to rethink the idea of “wasted time” and recognize the insight it can offer for what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

Dora shares how marathon training taught her a quiet truth: real self-care begins before discomfort appears. In this episode, learn how gentle preparation today creates resilience for tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

After a one-day Grand Canyon hike, Dora reflects on the difference between reckless risk and mindful challenge. Today’s episode explores how self-trust helps you know when to stretch—and when to pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2025

Dora shares the story of a midnight relay race and the quiet power of support. Today’s episode reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. We’re never meant to run alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

Dora shares the story of walking away from her childhood dream of playing in the WNBA, and the guilt that came with it. Today’s episode explores how letting go of past goals isn’t failure—it’s maturity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

Dora shares a story from her high school basketball days—missing two clutch free throws—not because of nerves, but because of overthinking. In today’s episode, we explore how stillness can intensify our inner noise, and why clarity comes when we stop trying to force it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

In this heartfelt conversation with Rosie, Myra Sack shares how grief reshaped her life after unimaginable loss. She and Rosie explore how grief can deepen love, sharpen purpose, and offer surprising wisdom, if we let it. This is a tender, powerful reflection on holding sorrow AND a guide on how to move forward. You can find Sack's book Fifty-seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 June 2025

Feedback isn’t a reflection of failure. It’s an opportunity to learn and evolve. In this episode, Dora explores how embracing constructive feedback can help us grow with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2025

Dora explores the myth of “arriving” at personal growth. Through humor and storytelling, she reminds us that progress is ongoing, imperfect, and beautifully human—and that mastery means always being open to learning more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

Inspired by a stonecutter’s perseverance, Dora unpacks the invisible build-up behind every breakthrough. She reminds us that real change comes not from one moment of effort, but from all the unseen ones before it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2025

Dora explores the paradox of insight—how the harder we think, the further it gets. Through a Zen koan and personal reflection, she explains why stepping back is sometimes the best way forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2025

In this episode, Dora reflects on the invisible progress we make when we feel like we're stuck. Through the metaphor of a bridge, she reminds us that every small effort is building something lasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

Dora shares how learning to crochet revealed a powerful truth: most progress happens invisibly. Through the symbol of the lotus flower, she explores how growth takes root in the dark—before it ever blooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

While endings can feel daunting, they often open the door to something new. Today, Dora explores how embracing impermanence can lead to unexpected freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2025

In this episode, Dora reflects on how spending time alone can help us reset, replenish our energy, and listen more closely to what we truly need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2025

Ever feel like the more you fight a problem, the harder it gets? Dora shares a Zen story about a knot, revealing how surrendering — even slightly — can lead to surprising clarity, relief, and momentum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

Whether it's micromanaging projects or clinging to expectations, gripping too tightly often leads to unnecessary stress. Dora explores the power of the open palm, and why trust beats control when it comes to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2025

What if letting go of labels like “good” or “bad” helped you feel more grounded? Dora shares the famous parable of the Zen farmer and unpacks how adopting a “we’ll see” mindset can ease anxiety and build resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

Dora explores the paradox of precision through piano lessons and Zen archery. Learn why forcing things often backfires, and how relaxing your grip might be the secret to better focus, performance, and peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2025

Ever feel like the harder you try to stay in control, the more things wobble? In this episode, Dora shares a story about tightrope walking that reveals why true balance comes from trust, not tension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

Dr. Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson break down the science of learning, sharing how the HEAL framework helps turn everyday experiences into lasting knowledge, rewiring your brain for growth and resilience. You can find their incredible podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 May 2025

When life doesn’t go as planned, it’s easy to spiral. Today, Eve reflects on how turning to gratitude can help ease anxiety and bring us back to center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2025

Rejection is hard, but it doesn’t have to break us. Today, Rosie shares a personal moment of being turned away and how we can use rejection to strengthen our sense of self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

Feeling excluded can sting. Whether it’s missing a hangout or not being part of the group chat, Rosie shares how these moments can be reframed as invitations for clarity, self-worth, and conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2025

When we’re hurt, it’s tempting to assume the worst in others. Today, Rosie explores how leading with compassion can shift our perspective and help us heal from interpersonal pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2025

Saying no isn’t always easy, especially with the people we love. Rosie opens up about setting boundaries with her father and how doing so can lead to more honest, grounded relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

Regret can linger, but it doesn't have to shape who we are. Today, Rosie reflects on how our missteps can reveal unexpected growth and why it's okay to find grace in looking back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

In a culture that prizes nonstop productivity, we can forget the value of simply being still. Today, Rosie explores how rest is not only necessary, but powerful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2025

Eve explores the foundational ideas behind meditation, highlighting shared principles in mental discipline. Through personal reflection, she touches on the deeply human experience of grief and how it intersects with stillness and awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

Loss changes us, but meaning helps us move forward. Rosie shares wisdom from her abuelita, a Mexican folktale, and personal experiences to explore how we can create meaning from grief and hardship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Resilience isn’t about pretending to be strong—it’s about being real. Rosie explores how true resilience comes from allowing yourself to feel, ask for help, and take time to heal on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2025

Grief isn’t just about what we lose—it’s about what it represented. Rosie explores how objects hold love, memory, and meaning, and how we can carry their significance forward even after they’re gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

Sudden loss shakes our world, leaving us disoriented. Rosie shares her experience, the irreplaceable nature of certain losses, and how we can begin to heal—step by step, with intention and compassion. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

Dr. John Krystal, a leading psychiatrist and neuroscientist, explains how ketamine works in the brain, why it’s revolutionizing depression treatment, and what the future holds for psychedelic-assisted therapy. His journey to discovering the revolutionary benefits of Ketamine treatment was truly inspiring. What do you think of Ketamine treatment? Have you used it? Have you found it beneficial? You can learn more about his work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

Master-Certified Life Coach Kara Loewentheil is our guest-host all week. Today, she explores why anxiety can be tied to our self-esteem and how to keep anxious thoughts at bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2025

We pressure ourselves to have life figured out, but what if not knowing is the key to something greater? Rosie shares how surrendering to uncertainty can unlock new opportunities and unexpected joy. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

We often cling to control, believing it keeps us safe. But what if letting go is the key to peace? Rosie shares a powerful lesson on surrender, trust, and embracing life's uncertainties. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2025