Radio Headspace

The Big Gap

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In life, there often is a big gap between what we think we know and what we actually know about mindfulness and meditation. Learn how to connect those...

The Muscle of Optimism

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Generally, we develop a pattern of thinking over the course of our lifetime. What type of pattern do you have and how can you cultivate and maintain a...

The Awareness of Time

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can we use time in a constructive way for ourselves and others, while maintaining a sense of spaciousness in the mind? Want more Andy? Try Headspa...

The Four Foundations

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the most valuable lessons we can benefit from in life? Today, we learn about the four foundations, a precious human life, impermanence, cause...

Uncovering Time

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Often we feel like there is not enough time in the day to complete all of our tasks. How can we make time for and prioritize the things in our lives t...

Applying Effort

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you apply more or less effort in life? Learn how mastery is achieved by being present and allowing nature to unfold in its own time. Want more And...

Embrace the Unconventional

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In life, we try many different things ... some that work for us and others that don’t. How can we use meditation to hear our inner voice, and allow ...

The Beauty of Silence

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Words can be beneficial and necessary. Nevertheless, there seems to be an endless amount of chatter in today’s world. Learn how to become selective ...

A Non-Monotonous Mind

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with all new-episodes of Radio Headspace. Meditation does not mean that we are repeating the same task over and over. Though we are repeati...

Radio Headspace Rewind: Find Your Own Blue Zone

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Zones are regions of the world where people live longer and happier than anywhere else. There are lots of reasons for this — what they eat, how...

Radio Headspace Rewind: The End of a Feeling

08 Oct 2020

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: Fight Club Rules Apply

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The more we shout the benefits of meditating, very often the further we get from the actual experience of doing it. If you have someone in your life t...

Radio Headspace Rewind: Don’t Be Afraid

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard a lot of questions about happiness lately. Mostly, “Is it bad if I’m feeling happy?” That assumes there is a choice in how we feel...

Radio Headspace Rewind: Everything In Its Place

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard from a few people that during this time, their work feels unessential. Maybe you feel this way. If you do, remember that you always have...

Radio Headspace Rewind: What Are You Holding On To?

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The weekend gives you the opportunity to relax and let go — but some things stick in your mind, nagging at it, weighing you down. It may be an unfin...

Radio Headspace Rewind: The Weaponization Of Mindfulness

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness is a non-judgmental state, but when we have an intellectual understanding of mindfulness, but not the experiential knowledge, we can use i...

Radio Headspace Rewind: Take Your Practice With You

30 Sep 2020

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: Is It Possible to Be Happy Right Now?

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re re-examining your life right now, you’re not alone. We’re taking stock of what we like and what we would like to change. But with chan...

Radio Headspace Rewind: Why Don’t You Just Try It

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first installment of the Radio Headspace Rewind series. Is it possible to feel happy in the midst of a global health crisis? It depends...

A Mind Full of Appreciation

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Radio Headspace celebrates our 100th Episode. We are encouraged to feel and express appreciation for those we are grateful for. We are grateful and a...

The Nature of Advice

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much advice is useful or harmful? Learn how to distinguish between the two extremes, and find the balance to best learn a skill.  Learn more ab...

Let Go

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The heart of meditation is not about avoiding difficult or challenging emotions. Learn how to let go and return to a place of calm. Learn more abou...

Dreaming Through the Lens of Mindfulness

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Many of us remember our dreams, while others do not. Learn how our environment and consciousness influence the dreams we have, and how to be more aw...

Every Moment Matters

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While meditation and mindfulness are an important part of our day, we must remember that each moment has its place and is equally precious and importa...

The Work of Life

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In life we do not always have the luxury of choice. However, we do have the opportunity to train our minds to complete our life’s work, through bein...

One Step At A Time

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our mind is often caught up by thoughts of what has happened or what could happen. When focusing our attention on one thing in this present moment, ou...

Minding Mindfulness

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many find meditation challenging. Why? What is mindfulness really about? Learn how our approach to meditation determines the outcome. Learn more abo...

Act Today

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness focuses on being present in the moment. Nevertheless, it is still important to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Our present co...

Something Different

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of the pandemic, the world around us is very different. Rather than trying to stay in our normal structures, we can use this new time as a...

Express Your Creativity

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The freedom to express and be creative is often challenged by the restrictions we place on ourselves. It is important to nurture our childlike ability...

Pay Attention

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our lives are filled with distractions. Some pleasant, while the others not so much. We have to be intentional about paying attention to the things th...

Change Is Possible

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Change is a major part of the human experience, the more we adapt and embrace the idea of change the more we become active participants in our growth ...

I Don’t Care Vs I Don’t Mind

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We use the phrase of “I don’t care” to deflect from the fact that we actually do care. What happens when we are mindful of the times we do care ...

The Simplicity of Routine

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to get caught up in the routine of our everyday lives and feel like we are stuck in a rut, however we should learn to appreciate the simpl...

It’s All or Nothing

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Disciplined. Strict. Precise. All are words used to describe the great generals of the world. We adhere to these terms to rule our lives without givin...

I Hope You Remember Me

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has a legacy. It may not be one that impacts the masses, but you are impacting someone, whether you realize it or not. How will you be rememb...

Find Your People

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our ability to connect with other people is the thing that makes us human. Oftentimes, it is hard to connect with the right people, which impacts our ...

The Strategy for Life Is...

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Society teaches us that the more we plan our lives, the better our lives will be. But this mindset doesn't leave room for the fascinating nuances that...

Inclinations Toward Positive Thinking

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The way we think can manifest in our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. We have to be intentional about staying away from negative and dramati...

Think Big

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of thinking big is often relegated to external success. What if we changed this idea to mean something else? Perhaps we can use it to challen...

The Thought of Mortality

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to define our lives around what we have to do, but the fabric of our life is really defined by the approach we take in carrying out the thin...

Taking It All In

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Experiences, sights, sounds, and emotions are all things our brain consciously and unconsciously processes. The more information we consume, the more ...

Anticipation of Expectations

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We move through life making choices with an anticipation for an expected result. Sometimes, this can lead to disappointment that stops us from living ...

What’s Your Trigger?

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oftentimes, we associate our triggers with outcomes that yield a negative effect. The challenge here is to think about your triggers from a different ...

Who's To Blame?

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to place blame on outside influences for the unfavorable things that take place in our lives. However, when we take responsibility for ourse...

Train the Mind

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do your emotions control your mind or does your mind control your emotions? A fascinating question considering that our thoughts are often governed by...

Open Your Eyes

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Oftentimes we avoid difficult situations by simply pretending they don't exist. There is real value in taking time out to be quiet and acknowledge our...

Thoughts Keeping You Awake?

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As soon as your head hits the pillow do you fall right to sleep, or do all of your thoughts come out to play? Thoughts don’t suddenly appear from ou...

In Defense of Effort

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There may be someone who is capable of making something you love look effortless. And when we’re beginning to learn something new, we can get discou...

Pics or It Didn’t Happen?

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Think of the last event you went to … and now recall if everyone had their phones out. How much of our experiences are actually being experienced in...

Problem Solving 101

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stuck on a problem? Stop thinking and start doing something you enjoy. Our mind is limitless in its creativity, but very often our thinking is cyclica...

Do Your Best

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Think of the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten. You may have a word or phrase in mind, but what if it’s simpler than that? Things are as the...

The Circle of Life

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andy gets asked if he believes in reincarnation a lot. No matter what you believe about what will happen, all we are guaranteed in this moment. Focus ...

Don’t Think, Feel

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Think of the last time you felt sad about feeling sad, or anxious about your anxiety. We love to prescribe thoughts to our negative emotions, but our ...

Smile. Laugh. Play.

31 Jul 2020

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...

The Weaponization of Mindfulness

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness is a non-judgemental state, but when we have an intellectual understanding of mindfulness, but not the experiential knowledge, we can use ...

Take It Offline

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you want to go off the Headspace app and be more spiritual in the world? This was a new one for us. But the essence of the mind is t...

Let’s See

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Harm, hurt and injustice demand immediate attention, but for most things, you may find that sitting back and watching to see what happens is the best ...

You vs. You

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 If you were to line a bunch of babies up, you’d notice that there’s a difference in their nature. We’re born with these qualities. But our per...

Andy’s Favorite Meditation Technique

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are moments where we might feel helpless when someone we care about is suffering. Worrying doesn’t help, but there is a technique that might. ...

Where’s the Limit?

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spoiler alert: it’s not where you think it is. Today, take a look at the stories you’re telling about yourself, those stories that you use to limi...

View From the Bottom of the Hole

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking bad habits requires changing patterns. But even that can seem overwhelming. So start small. No, smaller. Start just by trying to be aware of ...

Are You Bored?

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Boredom” has become something negative. We see it as a condition of our lives that we must change. We search for stimulation and distraction, but...

Big Mind, Small Mind

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re talking about an idea that comes from the Zen tradition. There are two ways of looking at the world: up high, like the view an eagle mig...

Let's Continue the Conversation

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The mind and body are not separate entities. Maybe you walk faster when you’re angry or say something you don’t mean when you’re flustered. The ...

The End of a Feeling

16 Jul 2020

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...

Introducing The Gift of Forgiveness

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Subscribe and hear Katherine's interview with Sean Hayes now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about...

Light vs. Warmth

15 Jul 2020

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...

Leave the Door Open

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our minds are great at escaping uncomfortable situations. Sometimes escape is appropriate, but other times there are benefits to being present and sit...

When Was the Last Time You Did Nothing?

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being busy is our norm, but if that becomes your habit, or your everyday routine, we end up doing something just to do it, even when we have the chanc...

MVP (Most Valuable Possession)

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If your home were on fire and you could only save one material possession, what would it be? Think of that thing, about why you would save it, what it...

On Mindful Eating

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things we’ve been asked the most lately is about our eating habits during lockdown. It seems that being within arm’s reach of the fridg...

We the People

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to get frustrated by other people, and in our frustration, we forget that we are the people. We have a responsibility to share the space t...

_____ Is My Meditation

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Entering a flow state through physical activity is meditative and focusing on our physical well-being is essential for living a long and happy life, b...

Don’t Scratch The Itch

06 Jul 2020

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 phys...

Embracing the Things We Don’t Like

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do you spend running away from things you don’t like? Green veggies may come to mind, or a specific task at work. This weekend, try in...

If Enlightenment Happens, You Won’t Miss It

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions about journaling during a meditation. A lot of thoughts pop up during meditation — they could be creative or insightful. A...

New Quarantine Skill: Juggling

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you in the process of learning something new? Or are you quitting a new skill before you’ve really learned it because you think you’re bad at ...

Having Scary Thoughts

30 Jun 2020

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...

The Spectacular Now

29 Jun 2020

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...

You Don’t Have to Know It All

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We often feel the need to know everything about our lives and ourselves. We want to know everything that happens next. That need for control can lead ...

Expert Single-Tasker

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We only have so much energy in our lives. If we channel it into the wrong things, including multi-tasking, we find that time flies by but we aren’t ...

Today, We’re Going to Talk About Death

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is an exercise in the monastery where every evening, the monks and nuns acknowledge the fact that one day, we will die. Not in a morbid or sad w...

Commit to Flexibility

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We often approach commitments with an “all or nothing” mentality. You should keep your commitments, but missing an appointment or a workout doesn’...

Everything in Its Place

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve heard from a few people that during this time, their work feels unessential. Maybe you feel this way. If you do, remember that you always have...

Please Don’t Stop the Music

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have an earworm? That same tune that keeps playing over and over — whether it’s actually music, a thought that won’t leave you alone, or a story...

What’s the Rush?

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re too committed to a particular destination, you can’t truly experience what is happening. Allow things to spark joy, pique your curiosity...

Fight Club Rules Apply

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The more we shout the benefits of meditating, very often the further we get from the actual experience of doing it. If you have someone in your life y...

Let Go of Great Expectations

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How much time do you spend trying to anticipate what people are going to do next? Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations...

Happiness Isn’t a Destination

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from a lot of people looking for “happiness” or “enlightenment” like it’s a status or level to achieve in our lives. But really, it’...

Pay Attention to the Breath

12 Jun 2020

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 ...

What Do You Appreciate Most?

11 Jun 2020

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...

Turn Off Autopilot

10 Jun 2020

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...

Take Your Practice With You

09 Jun 2020

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...

What Story Are You Telling?

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Humans are amazing storytellers. It allows us to connect with each other, entertain each other and empathize with each other. But problems arise when ...

What’s Real and What’s Not?

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of us walk around waiting for something to happen. We can carry that tension in our bodies and minds, constantly on alert, imagining an unpleasa...

Being vs. Becoming

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? How about what you want to be in 5 years? Maybe even in 5 minutes? So often, we’re so focuse...

How Do You See Yourself?

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We all seem to have a fixed idea of who we think we are and who we’re not. And often, that can define how we live. We just might be shortchanging ou...

Act, Don't React

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve gotten a lot of emails at Headspace HQ about healthy habits and routines. Right now, it can feel challenging to control your environment, but ...