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It's easy to believe that if others are suffering, we shouldn't let ourselves feel happy. But carrying the weight of the world doesn't necessarily make us more compassionate. What if moments of peace aren't a distraction from what's difficult, but part of what helps us meet it wi ...  Show more

Are there places where you feel completely at ease? Are there others where you find yourself holding back? Dora explores how our environments shape us, and why noticing those differences can be the first step toward feeling more at home in ourselves. Learn more about your ad choi ...  Show more

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

Sanyin Siang is an advisor, coach, and adjunct professor at Duke University where she leads the Fuqua/Coach K Leadership and Ethics Center or COLE. She’s also someone who believes in being your own best friend, and that starts with the self-talk we have going on in our heads all ...  Show more

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 ask-a@ ...  Show more

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. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspac ...  Show more