Healing Through Service

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 

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

College student Liam Elkind studied happiness in the class taught by Dr Laurie Santos. When the Covid 19 crisis hit, he knew exactly what to do to fight the negative emotions this pandemic arouses in us all - he helped set up a volunteer group called Invisible Hands to support vu ...  Show more

Renowned psychotherapist Julia Samuel talks about learning to face our difficulties with self-compassion, expectation versus reality, the relationship between happiness and change, escapism and building a strong foundation with her eight pillars of strength.   Julia Samuel This T ...  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