Apathy and Boredom

Meditation isn't complicated, but it does ask something unusual of us: to stop trying to fix every uncomfortable moment. Dora explores why the practice is remarkably simple, and why our expectations are often what make it feel difficult. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me ...  Show more

If you've ever sat down to meditate only to feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, you're not alone. Dora shares a gentler approach that replaces frustration with awareness, helping you meet your mind exactly as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Boredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects ...  Show more

Kessonga and Robin answer questions about when the news brings you down, procrastination and meditation, and what to do when you don't feel connected. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace Try the H ...  Show more

Have you found yourself staying up late, joylessly bingeing TV shows and doomscrolling through the news, or simply navigating your day uninspired and aimless? Chances are you're languishing, says organizational psychologist Adam Grant -- a psychic malaise that has become all too ...  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