Radio Headspace
Episodes
Radio Headspace Rewind: Smile. Laugh. Play.
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life can be really serious. And those serious issues demand serious attention. But for a lot of the everyday stuff, why not try to smile instead? Life...
Radio Headspace Rewind: The End of a Feeling
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re excellent at noticing when we start to feel angry, or sad, or happy, but when’s the last time you noticed when a mood ended or changed? Reme...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Light vs. Warmth
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness is good for many things, but we tend to look at it differently depending on where we’ve learned it. Western mindfulness centers around a...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Having Scary Thoughts
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, thoughts that really scare us can arise. And if there is the chance of immediate harm for you or someone around you, please seek medical at...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Don’t Scratch The itch
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Itches have a way of taking over the body. It can be all we think about and we often scratch and scratch with little relief. This is common with physi...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Pay Attention to the Breath
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The entire planet is a living, breathing organism. It changes every day. The air we breathe could have been created thousands of miles away. And when ...
Radio Headspace Rewind: What Do You Appreciate Most?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take a moment and think about it. Who or what do you appreciate the most? It could be your family. Or friends. A moment of quiet. It might change dail...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Turn Off Autopilot
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re rushing through the day, it’s easy to get caught up in our routines and in our own minds. But how much of life are we missing when we...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Take Your Practice With You
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We place a lot of value on our physical and mental health. You may even meditate or do yoga. But if you’re present and embracing loving kindness dur...
Radio Headspace Rewind: The Spectacular Now
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not too long ago, Andy helped Cookie Monster out while he was waiting for his latest batch of cookies to bake. And while you may not be a cookie monst...
A Life of Intention
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sam talks about our relationship to our senses. Noticing our senses one at a time can help us lead a more mindful and intentional life. Learn ...
The Joy of Setting Boundaries
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sam breaks down the importance of setting boundaries, especially as we age. Things can change in our lives, and it’s crucial we define, and se...
Reparenting Yourself
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Sam talks about her early life and the difficult process of reparenting. She digs into how building a better relationship with ourselves, turns ...
The Different Types of Rest
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a society that values productivity and work above all else. But it’s time that we start accepting that without the proper rest our body n...
The Most Important Habit in Self Care
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of self care, a few things probably come to mind. For some it's mindfulness, for others its exercise, but there’s so much more. Today ...
Urge Surfing
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although it may seem as though multitasking is the path to career and personal success, it can also create a cluttered and disorganized mind. Today, S...
Undivided Attention
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam talks about the joy of her Friday night family dinners and encourages us all to shower loved ones with attention. There doesn’t need to be a spe...
Earth. Water. Fire. Air.
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although it may seem like tranquility is impossible to find, it’s actually all around us. Today Sam talks us through finding serenity with the eleme...
A Deeply Compassionate Inner Voice
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have a robust inner dialogue. And sometimes, especially when things go wrong, it can be harsh. Our inner voice can be overly critical, hurt...
Life is Mysterious, Don’t Take it Serious
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Playing comes so naturally to children. Give them a ball or some sort of game and they can be entertained for hours. They get lost in the moment and t...
Stay Open to Possibilities
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam discusses the role self help books have played in her life and reveals the one that made the biggest difference. She also stresses the importance ...
Mindfulness and Improv
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sam loves improv comedy. Every year she attends a huge show where some of the industry’s best talent perform. And she’s learned that improv is a m...
Time is Relative
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Sam delves into her personal struggles with showing up late, tough conversations with your tardy friend, and how to appreciate everyone’s per...
I'm happy for you!
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When scrolling through social media it’s easy to feel a little jealous. The seemingly fabulous Instalives of our friends, or even complete strangers...
The Vortex
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have a drive to perfect everything. From work to social engagements, and even our loved ones, we strive to constantly improve. And of cours...
Weekend Plans: Turn Off the TV?
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hear us out. We love TV. But too much consuming of things without creating anything in return may not be the best for your mental health. This weekend...
Tolerating Distress
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've listened to Radio Headspace regularly then you know that there are a lot of things that are out of our control. Our ability to accept these ...
Good Luck, Bad Luck, Who Knows!
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many things in life we think we want, and often because we feel like they'll be good for us. But sometimes we get the things we thought we w...
Anticipate Joy
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anticipating future events brings us a lot of joy - studies show that upcoming events can bring us joy for up to three months ahead of when they actua...
Connection Means Community
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are studies that show humans are feeling lonelier and more isolated than ever before. And while it may feel like it's a great thing to "respect ...
Are We Nearly There Yet?
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Humans have a tendency to focus on the future. We tend to get so caught up in the future, concentrating on what we don’t have or what’s to come,...
Post-Meditation Feels
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Raise your hand if you feel like your meditation or mindfulness practice feels totally separate from the rest of your life? You’re in good company. ...
Governed by Impermanence
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On an intellectual level, most of us understand change and impermanence, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate in our lives. One of the be...
Let Go of the Banana
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re struggling to let go of something, we recommend paying attention to what holding on actually feels like. Does it make your stomach hurt? R...
How Quickly Will Meditation Help Me?
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get asked all the time: how quickly will I feel the benefits of meditation? People want to feel different quickly, and get discouraged and may even...
Go to More Dances
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! Be honest, are you enjoying your Friday or are you already worrying about your weekend to-do list, or feeling anxious about next week? W...
Small Acts Lead to Big Change
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are taught to see the big picture. We tell folks to get out of the weeds, or to stop getting caught up in the details. But it is only by lo...
A Surfing Analogy
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you look at the ocean, what do you see? Waves, endless water until it meets the horizon. Would you try to control the ocean? Doing so would be po...
Cause and Effect
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every action has a consequence. Intended or not - everything you do has a result, and a lot of your reactions and responses are habits. But even kno...
Present in a Memory
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
n meditation, we talk about being in the present moment, because a lot of our struggles come from repetitive thought patterns. But that does not mean ...
There Is No Right Time
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often have you waited for the ‘right moment’ to make a change or start something new? It can be tempting to wait until the situation is just r...
It’s The Little Things
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The small things in life can be the big things, too. That goes for the things that bring us joy, nourish us, or delight us. But it can also apply for ...
The Courage To Ask For Help
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Life’s lessons can come from everywhere, not just our teachers. Our teachers even need a little help getting inspired sometimes. Today, Eve shares a...
Every Day’s A School Day
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In meditation, there’s a quality called “beginner’s mind,” which means dropping your expectations and preconceived ideas about something and a...
Choose Kindness
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re covering a very interesting question: Should you have compassion for those who take advantage of that kindness? It’s a very natural re...
Correctly Made for the Task of Living
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much wellness advice out there, it can be hard to tell what’s a trend and what’s real. If a particular trend doesn’t work for you, w...
What I Talk About When I Talk About Solitude
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How much time do you spend alone? Solitude is required for most of life’s endeavors. We must practice, explore, train, write — whatever you’re p...
Don’t Fear Criticism
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ouch! Criticism and rejection can really sting. But what if instead of getting hung up on how these messages are often delivered, we look into what’...
The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Japan, there’s a concept called ikigai (生き甲斐) which speaks to living a life filled with purpose. Very often, when Westerners talk about f...
Follow the Footsteps
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anytime we step into the unknown, it’s uncomfortable. But there are probably people who have walked a similar path before. Look to them for guidance...
Best-Laid Plans
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what happens to best-laid plans. Disruption to routine and uncertainty is a fact of life. But one of the best ways to combat anxiety and f...
The Dark Side of the Mind
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people are uncomfortable with meditation, or time for quiet thought, because of the negative thoughts or feelings the mind can dredge up. But it’...
Me, Myself, and I
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What would you tell your younger self about where you are now, or what you have achieved? You’ve probably come a long way! Even though we are consta...
Great Expectations
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many people who begin to meditate with Headspace expect they’ll instantly feel better and calmer. It’s natural to have expectations whenever we do...
From Reaction to Response
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stress isn’t inherently good or bad, it’s simply a natural response to something that feels threatening. During these moments of stress response, ...
Room For Not Knowing
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us feel like we have to know everything that’s going to happen, all of the time. But this feeling creates resistance in the mind. If we have...
Rough Drafts and Revisions
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every time we think we’ve arrived somewhere, life has a way of changing our destination. It’s a constant work in progress, even when it feels like...
Everything’s Been Done Before
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard the saying “everything has been done before”? That may be true, but it hasn’t been done by you! The idea that nothing is original...
Each Step Counts
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We love how the wellness community connects online, and how much it’s grown! But it’s easy to see everyone’s wellness breakthroughs and ‘heali...
Lead by Being
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re on your own path, it can cause some friction in your interpersonal relationships — especially if you’re on a new health and wellness...
The Dream You’re Already Living
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Think back to your life a year ago. Chances are, you’re living in ways you may have only dreamed of. In the pursuit of our dreams, we often get caug...
Change is a Good Thing
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard the axiom, the only constant is change. Many of us ‘fear’ change, because we’ve learned to associate change as a process to ma...
No More Bad Days
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Question for you: Did you really have a bad day, or did you have a bad moment that clouded everything else? If we’re not careful, that bad ‘day’...
Why You Should Stop Complaining
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard that complaining isn’t good for your mood, but it’s also unhealthy for the body. It can actually damage your brain! Today, whe...
Acting in Love
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Love has many meanings and takes many forms. Many times the ways we act in love, it’s out of convenience. It can be transactional, or something we d...
Set Boundaries For Yourself
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In all interpersonal relationships, boundaries aren’t just common sense, they are healthy. Boundaries can be hard to set, but they’re a form of se...
Paths to Personal Fulfillment
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Very often, the dreams we have for ourselves are very different from the dreams that our loved ones may have for us. That can create tension in the re...
Everyone’s a Teacher
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guidance can come from anywhere — and very often from places we didn’t expect, or even want. But anyone can be a teacher if you are willing to lis...
Do You Really See Them?
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we talk about creating space in the mind in meditation, we are talking about allowing thoughts and feelings to breathe. This allows us perspectiv...
Keep Your Friends Close, and Demons Closer …
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a thought in Eastern philosophy that a ‘demon’ isn’t a monster. It’s anything that hinders us from our liberation. These can be thin...
You Were Born With a Destiny
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a part of you that you’ve been previously shamed for? Maybe it’s your name, your heritage, and personal expression are something to be ...
Past, Present, Future You
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The only constant in life is change. And some of us embrace it more than others — especially when we think about how we as people are changing all t...
Your Reticular Activating System
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All of the sensory information we receive every single day is filtered by one part of the brain: the reticular activating system, or RAS. We can encou...
Don’t Forget to Breathe
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is your breathing? Very often, when we get stressed or overwhelmed, we can lose track of our breath. Our breath is what guides us. Focus on it to ...
Stay Strong
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you express a negative emotion, how often are you told to “be positive” or “stay strong”? Today, we want to reframe how you think about s...
Welcome to Sunday
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From Headspace Studios, we wish you a warm welcome to Sunday afternoons and to that creeping feeling of anxiety that seems to pop up around that time....
Work Hard, Rest Harder
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us grew up with the mantra “work hard, play hard.” You can take extended periods of rest, like a vacation — but only if you work first! ...
Listen to Your Body
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of wellness advice out there — what to eat, when to eat it, how to exercise, what ‘healthy’ looks like. But what much of this adv...
Let’s Talk About Kindness
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy to be kind when you’re in a good mood, but opportunities to be kind can arise at any time. It’s those moments when we have to delibera...
Find Confidence in the Journey
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence is the feeling of self-assurance, and confident people can inspire a sense of comfort in others. But how can each of us be more confident? ...
You Can Argue (Mindfully)
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At Headspace, we believe that a mindfulness practice doesn’t just happen while you’re meditating. It can actually be a part of every facet of your...
One Way to Eat A Raisin
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How often do we go to do something, and finish the task with no recollection of it at all? This is because we don’t have present-moment awareness. B...
Have Your Stress Toolkit Handy
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is a part of life, but we can control how we respond to it. And the best way to respond to it is by having a few stress-busting activities on h...
Q&As with Kessonga
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We get a lot of questions about meditation and mindfulness. Today, Kessonga is going to answer a few of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Be Honest, Not Judgmental
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While self-evaluation is healthy for self-improvement, it is often easy to confuse honesty with criticism. The latter comes from a place of judgment, ...
Find Quiet in the Noise
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us are venturing back into the world … and it’s busy out here! But even in the most demanding of places, we can find a sense of peace and ...
Trust Your Gut
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the Headspace app, we often talk about the ever-present blue sky. That’s the sense of calm and ease that’s present in all of us, all of the tim...
Reduce Stress, Increase Resiliency
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a common misconception that mindfulness can reduce stress. What mindfulness actually does is increase your stress resiliency, which is how w...
Make Friends with Fear
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us spend a lot of time trying to ignore or limit our interaction with strong negative feelings. Things like fear, sadness, or anger can be sca...
Make Meditation Your Own
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Headspace teachers provide general instructions in each of our meditation and mindfulness sessions that usually work for most people. This does not me...
Walk Your Own Path
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is a great way to stay connected and keep up with what others are doing. But make sure you’re keeping up, and not getting caught up. We...
An Attitude of Gratitude
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about staying in the present moment, but that is more than just being aware of what’s going on right now. Today, we’re digging into ...
Be Gentle with Yourself
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a fine line between self-care and indulgent complacency. At the same time, there’s a fine line between self-encouragement and being harsh ...
Just Stop
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does stress run your life? Many of us are living in a state of fight, flight, or freeze most of the time. It can lead to burnout, and other physical h...
Don’t Rush Reentry
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the rollout of COVID vaccines, many people are discussing their plans for “re-entering” the world. Where they want to travel, or who they wan...
Starting Anew
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New beginnings are exciting, hopeful, and frequently riddled with anxiety. We often fear not knowing what comes next, but if we can be aware of those ...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Pay Attention to the Breath
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The entire planet is a living, breathing organism. It changes every day. The air we breathe could have been created thousands of miles away. And when ...
Radio Headspace Rewind: What Do You Appreciate Most?
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Take a moment and think about it. Who or what do you appreciate the most? It could be your family. Or friends. A moment of quiet. It might change dail...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Turn Off Autopilot
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re rushing through the day, it’s easy to get caught up in our routines and in our own minds. But how much of life are we missing when we f...
Radio Headspace Rewind: Take Your Practice With You
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We place a lot of value on our physical and mental health. You may even meditate or do yoga. But if you’re present and embracing loving kindness dur...