Dear Headspace

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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.

  1. 174

    Managing Politics and Relationships, with Kessonga

    Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace therapist Ryan answer questions about maintaining family relationships when you disagree on politics and values, being hopeful when you are concerned about an election's outcome, and how to stand on your own after leaving a toxic family. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Kessonga ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 173

    How to Know If You're Ready for Marriage, with Dora

    Dora and Robin tackle questions on how to know if you're ready for marriage and what to do when you're having trouble relating to your coworkers. We also address a meditation question about establishing routines before beginning your practice. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Dora ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 172

    Facing Mortality, with Eve

    Eve, Robin, and Headspace therapist Ryan answer questions about the fear of dying and how to quiet a restless mind. We also discuss a mindful moment submitted by a listener about calming her son down during an upset. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Eve ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 171

    Overcoming Lack of Motivation in the Workplace, with Rosie

    Rosie, Robin, and Headspace coach Neca answer questions about struggling to care about work, fertility issues, and how to deal with losing a parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 170

    When You Are Practicing Self-Care but Still Feel Unfulfilled, with Rosie

    Rosie, Robin, and Headspace Coach Neca answer a question about identifying what’s a learning opportunity in a relationship and what’s a compatibility problem. They also answer questions about how to feel better when you’re already doing all the healthy habits, and how to accept that having kids may not be in your future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 169

    Dealing with Early-Morning Thoughts, with Kessonga

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  7. 168

    When Life Isn't What You Hoped it Would Be, with Rosie

    Rosie, Robin, and Headspace clinician Runjhun answer questions about improving communications with a partner, processing grief, and getting over being forced to be a mom at a young age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 167

    Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts, with Dora

    Dora, Robin, and Shula answer questions about dating and obsessive thoughts, letting go of material possessions, and dealing with online friends who distance themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 166

    Processing Intense Emotions, with Kessonga

    Kessonga, Robin, and Samantha answer questions about creating a sense of belonging, how to not feel guilty when saying no to a favor, and dealing with intense emotions that come up while meditating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 165

    Am I Grateful Enough? with Eve

    Eve, Robin, and Headspace coach Chris answer questions about getting angry when people ask how you’re doing, not feeling grateful enough, and dealing with anxiety-causing stomach issues when eating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 164

    How to Accept a Compliment, with Kessonga

    Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace coach Corey answer questions about how to deal with having trouble taking compliments, putting intention into practice, and thinking about the next phase in your life after quitting a job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 163

    Overcoming End-of-the-World Fears, with Rosie

    Rosie, Robin, and Headspace coach Neca answer questions about guilt after leaving a job, how to help others who are disappointed, and what to do when you fear the end of the world. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Rosie ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 162

    Good Sleep, with Dora

    Dora and Robin answer questions about restless leg syndrome, binging on YouTube before sleep, and dealing with neighbors who keep you up at night. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Dora ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 161

    Dealing with Microagressions in the Workplace, with Eve

    Eve and Robin answer questions about anxiety after a break up, trouble shuttind down after work, and how to deal with microaggressions in the workplace as a woman. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Eve ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 160

    After an Emotionally Abusive Relationship, with Rosie

    Rosie and Robin answer questions about overcoming shyness and social anxiety, doubting your abilities and always thinking you should do better in sports, and how to take care of yourself after an emotionally abusive relationship. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Rosie ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 159

    Letting Go of People Pleasing, with Dora

    Dora and Robin answer questions about sharing your anxiety with new friends, balancing your mental health with that of your partner, and making decisions when you are a people pleaser. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Dora ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. 158

    Looking for Love After Loss, with Eve

    Eve and Robin answer questions about how to balance privilege and care for the world, how to deal with procrastination, and what to do when you experience the loss of a relationship but still want to find love. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Eve ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. 157

    Overcoming Road Rage, with Kessonga

    Kessonga and Robin answer questions about dealing with a narcissist in your family, overcoming road rage, and how to feel joy when you're depressed. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Kessonga ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 156

    Getting Through an Emotional Affair, with Rosie

    Rosie and Robin answer questions about managing a highly stressful work environment, finding your people, and recovering after an emotional affair. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Rosie ⁠here⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 155

    How to Open Up to People, with Eve

    Eve and Robin answer questions about putting too much pressure on yourself, having trouble sharing problems with friends, and mourning the loss of competitive sports and those fun college days. 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/dearheadpace⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. 154

    Keeping Your Cool With Young Kids, with Kessonga

    Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding contradictory feelings after a breakup, having more mindful moments during the day, and tips for maintaining composure when you have young kids and feel depleted. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 153

    What to Do When You're Jealous, with Rosie

    Rosie and Robin answer questions about being jealous of other people’s abilities, dealing with problems that interfere with meditation, and what to do when you can’t let go of possessions. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 152

    Handling Hopelessness, with Dora

    Dora and Robin answer questions about what to do when recovering from a major life event, attempting to switch from guided to unguided meditation, and what to do when you feel hopeless. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 151

    Tackling New Mom Anxiety, with Sam

    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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 150

    How to Jump Start Your Morning Routine, with Kessonga

    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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 149

    How to Forgive Yourself, with Sam

    Sam and Robin answer questions about how to be still while wanting to check things off a to-do list; which comes first, the thinking or the feeling; and how to forgive yourself for past self-destructive behavior. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 148

    Handling Hormones, with Rosie

    Rosie and Robin answer questions about distractions during meditation, depression during your period, and feeling anxious over the start of new semesters. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 147

    Processing Grief, with Eve

    Eve and Robin answer questions about falling back into thoughts of an ex, what to do when you feel stuck in your life but feel a lot of pressure about your future, and mindful gardening. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 146

    How to Handle that Ever-Growing To-do List, with Kessonga

    Kessonga and Robin answer questions about recovering from surgery, continuing your practice during the good days, and using mindfulness to deal with an ever-growing to-do-list. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 145

    The Difference Between Self-Care and Selfishness, with Rosie

    Rosie and Robin answer questions about the difference between self-care and selfishness, managing health conditions mindfully, and dealing with negative thoughts. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 144

    Living Your Life After a Health Crisis, with Sam

    Sam and Robin answer questins 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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 143

    Overcoming Presentation Anxiety, with Kessonga

    Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding grudges, anxiety when presenting, and long-term conflicts in relationships with parents. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. 142

    Handling Difficult Conversations, with Kessonga

    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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 141

    Can I Be Less Self-Critical? With Dora

    Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with setbacks with anxiety, being too self-critical, and how to remain playful as an adult. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 140

    Receiving Criticism Mindfully, with Sam

    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. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 139

    Pulling Off a Career Pivot, with Rosie

    Rosie and Robin answer questions about feeling like you’re on the wrong path, information overload, and feeling so happy that you cry. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days ⁠here⁠. Send your questions to our mental health professionals ⁠HERE⁠ or email ⁠[email protected]⁠. Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Rosie ⁠here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 138

    How to Handle Overspending with Dora

    Dora and Robin answer questions about dealing with family and inheritances, how to stop overspending, and can meditation really change life-long problems. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 137

    How to Expand Your Meditation Practice with Sam

    Sam and Robin answer questions about how to live a mindful life in college, struggling to find community in a new country, and how to expand your practice beyond the Headspace app. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. 136

    How to Live in the Present with Kessonga

    Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 135

    Exploring Codependency with Sam

    Sam and Robin answer questions about helping your partner when they’re having problems with work, feeling codependent in romantic relationships, and how to use mindfulness to tolerate ignorant people. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. 134

    When Relationships End with Rosie

    ENCORE: Rosie and Robin answer questions about struggling in a dysfunctional marriage, dealing with loneliness and loss of friendships, and how to wake up early. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here.Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 133

    Tips for Focus with Eve

    ENCORE: Eve and Robin answer questions about trouble focusing on boring tasks, when our pets face illness, and empowerment and self-trust. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. 132

    Managing Physical Pain with Kessonga

    Kessonga and Robin answer questions about dealing with a controlling parent, navigating judgment from others when you are sick, and how to use mindfulness to deal with pain. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 131

    How to Pursue Your Goals with Mindfulness with Rosie

    ENCORE: Rosie and Robin answer questions about letting go of wants and desires, but still having that fuel to go after your dreams, managing conflict in romantic relationships, and dealing with extreme PMS. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Rosie here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. 130

    Processing Tragedy with Kessonga

    ENCORE: Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how to overcome obstacles in the workplace, how to stay mindful while rushing, and how to process emotions after natural disasters. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. 129

    Craving Affection with Sam

    ENCORE: Sam and Robin answer questions about the right time to be in a relationship, how to deal with early menopause, and stress at work affecting your sleep. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 128

    How to Get Sleep with Sam

    ENCORE: Sam and Robin answer questions about how to deal with losing sleep while adjusting to adulting, why it’s hard to fall asleep, and what to do when you see younger family members making mistakes. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. 127

    When You Aren't the Only One Grieving with Eve

    ENCORE: Eve and Robin answer questions about how to talk to a parent who doesn’t want to let go, how to deal with family grief, and getting over the fear of leaving a job. Book recommendation: "It's Okay That You're Not Okay" by Megan Devine Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 126

    Accepting What Is with Kessonga

    ENCORE: Kessonga and Robin answer questions about burnout and persistent anger, being broke early in your career, and how to handle relationships with prejudiced people. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 125

    The Power of No with Eve

    ENCORE: Eve and Robin answer questions about how to say no without guilt, find the motivation to do things for yourself, and what to do when you want to get other folks into meditation and mindfulness. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to Headspace mental health professionals HERE or email [email protected]. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click here to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

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