Navigating Hard Times with Mindful Intention

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef breaks down why smartphones are so hard to ignore — and how small, intentional shifts can help you keep your focus where it matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef guest-hosts Radio Headspace this week. In today’s episode, she explains what she really means by “becoming superhuman” — and how understanding your brain can help you build a to-do list that actually gets done. Learn more about your ad ch ...  Show more

feeling overwhelmed or stuck in challenging situations? In this episode, discover how to practice mindfulness even when life gets tough.

Through real-life experiences from a hiking journey, Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and a former Buddhist monk, teaches ...

Today, we explore how to practice self-compassion in difficult times, when life feels tough and overwhelming. 

Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk, shares his personal journey of navigating discomfort and emotional strain while hiking in ...

Our emotions can often feel like a stormy sea, tossing us back and forth. This meditation helps you find the steady anchor of your own heart. It guides you to acknowledge your emotions without being consumed by them, allowing you to return to a place of inner balance and compassi ...  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 3615: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how mindfulness can transform emotional health, boost physical resilience, and deepen our ...  Show more