Make Friends with Fear

Not every question has an answer you can find right now. And yet when we're uncomfortable with uncertainty, how often do we treat the unknown like a problem that needs to be solved? Dora reflects on what happens when we stop trying to think our way out of the moment and come back ...  Show more

When your mind starts running through everything that could happen, it can be hard to remember that you're here, in this moment, and not inside the future you're imagining. Dora offers a different way to relate to uncertainty, one that doesn't ask you to stop caring about what co ...  Show more

Being positive isn’t about ignoring the bad stuff. We’re not going to say: “just don’t think about it.” When we hide ourselves from things we’re afraid of it drains our energy. We’re going to teach you how to turn towards the things that scare you, mindfully of course. Links Mind ...  Show more

Whether you want to bring up a difficult subject with a loved one or you want to join a new class, fear can be a powerful obstacle. In fact, any uncomfortable emotion (like sadness, anxiety, or anger) can stand in between you and your goals if you let it. In today’s Friday Fix, I ...  Show more

In this episode, we talk about how running away from fear can only lead us so far. Instead, we can train ourselves to observe our fears with a compassionate lens.

Negative emotions like fear or anger are part of being human. These feelings tell us something - perhaps prompting us to take action or bring about change. However, they're powerful and disruptive - and if they hang around too long or are too intense, they can take a huge toll on ...  Show more