Let Expectations Go

We know intellectually that nothing lasts forever. Still, when our relationship ends, our circumstances change, or our chapter closes, impermanence suddenly feels a lot harder to accept. Dora looks at why we struggle against something we encounter every day, and how accepting lif ...  Show more

Dora used to worry about what people might think if they saw her doing something alone. Then came solo movie dates, time spent with herself, and eventually a trip to Mallorca. Somewhere along the way, being alone stopped feeling like something to explain. What if solitude isn't e ...  Show more

Letting go allows you to move forward in a more appropriate and healthy way. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding grudges, anxiety when presenting, and long-term conflicts in relationships with parents. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3675: Rebecca Crespo explores how clinging to expectations can quietly undermine happiness, strain relationships, and fuel ...  Show more

Just because you acknowledge how you're feeling and skillfully respond to it, doesn't mean it will magically be all better. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Follow R ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more