The Wisdom of Illness

You've finally closed the laptop, made it through the busy week, or arrived somewhere peaceful. So why is your mind still racing? Dora knows that feeling. During a silent retreat she'd been looking forward to for weeks, she found herself replaying conversations, making mental lis ...  Show more

One of the hardest things about difficult emotions is believing they might never end. But impermanence offers another way to understand what we're going through. Dora reflects on how the constantly changing weather of the Azores helped her see that nothing stays exactly as it is. ...  Show more

In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions about addiction and facing illness consciously. Eckhart speaks with a woman who had cancer fears its return and the possibility of an early death. While difficult, Eckhart encourages her to practice presence by staying in the moment beca ...  Show more

Joined by host of the "Know Better | Do Better" Podcast, we're chatting about how to manage chronic illnesses from a mental and spiritual perspective - how to not lose hope when you're hit with a challenging diagnosis. Join us as we delve into alternative therapies t ...

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 menta ...  Show more