Sunday Scaries by Headspace

Your Four Quarters

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Learn more about your ad...

Sounds of Sunday

29 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Music can be a powerful tool to change your mood. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect playlist for the day you want to have. Learn more ab...

It's an Identity Crisis

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dora talks about how to create space between who we are and what we do for a paycheck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

New Job and New Scaries

15 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares how visualizing our ideal work life can help calm feelings of anxiety around a new or changing job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Savor the Weekend

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dora explains how mindfulness can help us deal with “anticipatory anxiety” — the anxiety about something to come. Learn more about your ad choic...

Get Off The Escalator

01 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes fear can keep us from seizing new opportunities. Dora talks about how evaluating our current path can help us decide whether it’s time to ...

Working for the Weekend: Part 2

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When we learn the reasons behind feelings of regret, we have an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and what we value. Dora explains how. Learn ...

Working for the Weekend: Part 1

15 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dora explains how to make weekend plans based on your wants and needs, instead of saying yes to every invite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Noticing Natural Wonders

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Like our environment, we all have our own seasons and cycles. Practice working in harmony with nature to cultivate and tend to your inner self. Learn ...

Moment to Moment

01 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Staring at the clock can cause needless stress and anxiety. Instead, try to approach each moment as having its own sense of meaning. Learn more about ...

The Beginner’s Mind

25 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivate a beginner’s mind and approach the week ahead with a sense of curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-Negotiables

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Get into the habit of asking yourself what you need, so you can learn to prioritize what matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Ease Into Mondays

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have the tendency to rush into the week and move on autopilot. Slow down this Sunday, and ease into the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choice...

Set Your Intention

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best things you can do each Sunday is to set an intention for your week. Today, take a few moments to set one, and write it down. Put it so...

Screens Down, Rest Up

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you find that the weekends fly by and the weekdays crawl, the answer could be how much you’re using your phone. Learn more about your ad choices....

It’s ☀️ Day

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes our minds are just too busy to practice mindfulness sitting still. That’s why today we’re taking this outside for a walk. Learn more abo...

Self-Care Sundays Only

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of stressing over Sundays, what if we approached them as a day to take care of ourselves instead? That sounds way more fun. Learn more about y...

Anxiety, My Old Friend

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How you relate to anxiety is up to you. Today, Dora walks us through letting go of anxious thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Step Away From The Thought!

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts are neither good nor bad. Through mindfulness, we can learn to step back from our thoughts, and see them for what they are before we assign m...

Reflecting on Gratitude

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Dora draws from her time as a nurse and reflects on how shifting our focus to small moments of joy can change the tone for the days ahead. ...

Bring Yourself Back

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how much we worry about what’s coming up, that does not change the fact that it’s still only Sunday. Today, try stepping out of that thi...

Longing to Belong

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've all felt left out at some point. Today, Dora talks about the difficult feelings that come with being othered, and some strategies on how to cope...

The Problem Mind

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we have a problem that just can't be resolved, we can find ways to accept our situations, and learn what's actually in our control. Learn more ab...

Being Enough

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When feelings come up of "not being enough," we can reflect on all the ways we thrive, and that our hard work IS paying off. Learn more about your ad ...

Mistakes

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll share how she dealt with a recent "mistake," and what we can all do to accept past blunders a...

Anticipation Anxiety

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll tackle the fear that comes with thinking about the future, and how we can learn to accept wha...

Befriending Moments

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll share how we can treat ourselves like a dear friend, especially in difficult moments. Learn m...

Self-Compassion Sundays

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll talk about giving ourselves credit for the small steps towards our goals. Learn more about yo...

Set Your Own Trends

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy feel curious about the latest work and lifestyle trends. Dora talks about how to feel out which might work for you, and which ones to avoid....

Authentically You

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We don't have to sacrifice who we are for the sake of putting on a mask at work. Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values ...

When the World Seems Awful

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Bye, Burnout

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Burnout can be especially difficult on a Sunday before the new week begins. Dora shares a few tips on things we can do to avoid hitting the burnout wa...

Empathetic Joy

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vacation photos and big smiles on social media can have us comparing our experiences to others'. Dora talks about how we can choose to find joy in oth...

Dealing with Feedback

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't exactly positive. But Dora helps remind us that we can choose to use tough feeback...

Planning the Weekend

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Making weekend plans can feel overwhelming. But there are things we can ask ourselves to prioritize our time, knowing when to go out, and when it's be...

When the World Seems Awful

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

When the World Seems Awful

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Four Quarters

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the rest of the week better. Learn more a...

Sounds of Sunday

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Music can be a powerful tool to change your mood. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect playlist for the day you want to have. Learn more ab...

Identity Crisis

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our identities often feel linked to our jobs, and that can cause a lot of anxiety about work performance. Today, Dora talks about how to create space ...

Enjoy the Party

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora answers a listener question about the anxiety that comes with seeing someone you've been trying to avoid. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology ...

The Birthday Scaries

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Each Sunday marks another week in the books. Today, Dora talks about the fears that come with passing time, and how she's reframing a milestone birthd...

Beat Sunday Regrets

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We can be hard on ourselves for not getting certain things done on the weekend. Today, Dora shares how we can work with regret, instead of letting it ...

No Scaries Club

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares advice from people who avoid the Sunday Scaries, and tips on strengthening good feelings about the week ahead. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in...

The Lazy Sundays

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares some tips for low-motivation days, so you can still make the most of them. You can find information about the National Institute of Mental...

Find Your Passion Project

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora talks about how having a passion project outside of work can help energize you throughout the week. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a ...

Be Authentically You

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psy...

When the World Feels Awful

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology...

Bye Bye, Burnout

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares a few tips on things we can do to avoid hitting the burnout wall and start Monday feeling fresh. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology an...

Your Four Quarters

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Dora Kamau holds a B.A....

Embrace Empathetic Joy

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. ...

Deal Better with Feedback

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't positive. But we can choose to use tough feedback to grow. Dora Kamau holds a B...

Get "Unstuck"

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we're stuck in a job or situation that isn't ideal, we can still do small things to brighten our day and feel more like ourselves. Dora Kamau ...

Returning to Toxicity: Navigating Workplace Anxiety with Friends

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Going back to work on Monday morning can feel daunting when you're dealing with a toxic environment or complicated friendships. In this episode, we de...

Performance Pressure: Facing Work Criticism Head-On

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Review season and looming performance critiques can make Sunday nights feel endless. We unpack the anxiety around work criticism — whether it stems ...

Job Jitters: The Anxiety of Looming Layoffs

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The dread of Sunday night can hit even harder when job security is on shaky ground. In this episode, we discuss the emotional toll of looming layoffs,...

Unemployed and Anxious: Navigating the Sunday scaries Without a Job

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Facing another Sunday night while all your friends prepare for the workweek can feel isolating and disheartening. In this episode, we explore the anxi...

Always Wanting More: The Unending Quest for Time Off

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like no matter how much time off you have, it's never enough? In this episode, we explore the concept of anticipatory Sunday scaries, disc...

Freelance Life: When Sundays Are Just Another Workday

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re a freelancer, the lines between work and rest can blur, turning Sundays into a day of stress rather than relaxation. In this episode, we...

The Sunday Scroll: Breaking Free From Social Media Anxiety

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stuck in the Sunday night social media spiral? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive into the comparison traps and guilt that come from endless s...

The “I Didn’t Do Enough” Weekend Trap: Balancing Rest and Sunday Anxiety

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you didn’t accomplish enough over the weekend? In this episode, we unpack the guilt that comes with downtime and offer tips fo...

Stuck at Home: The WFH Weekend Trap

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When home and work blend together, weekends can feel less like a break and more like a never-ending workday. In this episode, we explore the feeling o...

Weekend Spiral: When a Bad Week Gets Worse

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever had a tough week, only to feel like things got even heavier over the weekend? In this episode, we explore how a rough work week can lead to a dee...

Racing Thoughts at 3 am: Tackling Late-Night Anxiety

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever find yourself staring at the ceiling in the middle of the night, overwhelmed with anxious thoughts? In this episode, we dive into the all-too-fam...

Friday Work Pile-Up: The Monday Madness

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever find yourself scrambling on Sunday night because you pushed all your Friday tasks to Monday? In this episode, we delve into the stress of procras...

Ease Into Mondays

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have the tendency to rush into the week and move on autopilot. Slow down this Sunday, and ease into the week ahead. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in P...

Set Your Intention

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best things you can do each Sunday is to set an intention for your week. Today, take a few moments to set one, and write it down. Put it so...

Screens Down, Rest Up

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you find that the weekends fly by and the weekdays crawl, the answer could be how much you’re using your phone. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psy...

It’s ☀️ Day

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes our minds are just too busy to practice mindfulness sitting still. That’s why today we’re taking this outside for a walk. Dora Kamau ...

Self-Care Sundays Only

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of stressing over Sundays, what if we approached them as a day to take care of ourselves instead? That sounds way more fun. Dora Kamau hold...

Anxiety, My Old Friend

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How you relate to anxiety is up to you. Today, Dora walks us through letting go of anxious thoughts. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B....

Step Away From the Thought!

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thoughts are neither good nor bad. Through mindfulness, we can learn to step back from our thoughts, and see them for what they are before we assign m...

Reflect on Gratitude

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This show is focused on the anxiety that usually happens on Sundays, but what if Sunday isn’t your weekend at all? Don’t worry. Tapping into grati...

Bring Yourself Back

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how much we worry about what’s coming up, that does not change the fact that it’s still only Sunday. Today, try stepping out of that thi...

Enjoy the Party

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora answers a listener question about the anxiety that comes with seeing someone you've been trying to avoid. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology a...

The Birthday Scaries

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Each Sunday marks another week in the books. Today, Dora talks about the fears that come with passing time, and how she's reframing a milestone birthd...

Beat Sunday Regrets

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can be hard on ourselves for not getting certain things done on the weekend. Today, Dora shares how we can work with regret, instead of letting it ...

No Scaries Club

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares advice from people who avoid the Sunday Scaries, and tips on strengthening good feelings about the week ahead. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. ...

The Lazy Sundays

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares some tips for low-motivation days, so you can still make the most of them. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiat...

Find Your Passion Project

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora talks about how having a passion project outside of work can help energize you throughout the week. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and ...

Be Authentically You

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in P...

When the World Feels Awful

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psycholo...

Bye Bye, Burnout

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares a few tips on things we can do to avoid hitting the burnout wall and start Monday feeling fresh. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology ...

Embrace Empathetic Joy

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. ...

Deal Better with Feedback

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't positive. But we can choose to use tough feedback to grow. Dora Kamau holds a B...

Get "Unstuck"

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we're stuck in a job or situation that isn't ideal, we can still do small things to brighten our day and feel more like ourselves. Dora Kamau ...

Planning for the Weekend

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making weekend plans can feel overwhelming, but there are things we can ask ourselves to prioritize our time Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology ...

Your Four Quarters

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. ...

The Sounds of Sunday

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Music can be a powerful tool to change your mood. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect playlist for the day. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in ...

It's an Identity Crisis

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dora talks about how to create space between who we are and what we do for a paycheck. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in P...

New Job and New Scaries

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora shares how visualizing our ideal work life can help calm feelings of anxiety around a new or changing job. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psycholo...

Savor the Weekend

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora explains how mindfulness can help us deal with “anticipatory anxiety” — the anxiety about something to come. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in ...

Get Off The Escalator

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes fear can keep us from seizing new opportunities. Dora talks about how evaluating our current path can help us decide whether it’s time to ...

Working for the Weekend: Part 2

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we learn the reasons behind feelings of regret, we have an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and what we value. Dora explains how. Dor...

Working for the Weekend: Part 1

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dora explains how to make weekend plans based on your wants and needs, instead of saying yes to every invite. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology...

Noticing Natural Wonders

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Like our environment, we all have our own seasons and cycles. Practice working in harmony with nature to cultivate and tend to your inner self. Dor...

Moment to Moment

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Staring at the clock can cause needless stress and anxiety. Instead, try to approach each moment as having its own sense of meaning. Dora Kamau hol...

The Beginner’s Mind

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivate a beginner’s mind and approach the week ahead with a sense of curiosity. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatri...

Non-Negotiables

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Get into the habit of asking yourself what you need, so you can learn to prioritize what matters most. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a ...

Ease Into Mondays

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have the tendency to rush into the week and move on autopilot. Slow down this Sunday, and ease into the week ahead. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in P...