When we fear an ending, there's comfort in knowing a new beginning is just around the corner. In today's episode, Dora explains how to find freedom in change.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher tra ... Show More
Oct 30
Get Curious Before You Judge Yourself
When Dora noticed herself getting frustrated during meditation, her first instinct was to fix the problem. But the more she judged herself for being distracted, the further she got from understanding what she needed. Eventually, she tried a different approach: instead of asking w ... Show More
5m 39s
Oct 28
Why Do I Always Feel Like I'm Not Enough?
Dora has been thinking about what it means to be a good partner, and how easily that desire can turn into pressure to be the best one. More attentive, more patient, more present. No matter how much she gives, there's always another version of herself she could be striving toward. ... Show More
5m 27s
May 2024
When You Feel Most Connected, with Dora
Dora, Robin, and Headspace clinician Samantha answer questions about overcoming fears of cancer and how to look inward to assess your triggers. We also share a mindful moment from a listener who felt a special connection while hiking in nature. This Mental Health Awareness Month, ... Show More
35m 24s
Jul 2024
From Pain to Peace: The Path to Mental Wellness and Emotional Healing with Flora
In this episode of Rooted Within, Lily and Dan dive deep into the journey of Flora, a positive change-maker who transitioned from a stressful career in events to a fulfilling path of rapid transformational therapy. They discuss Flora's personal transformation, the impact of limit ... Show More
49m 57s
Aug 2024
Acceptance vs. Confrontation: Finding the Balance, with Dora
Dora and Robin answer questions about songs stuck in your head during meditation, taking care of your mental health when dealing with physical health issues, and whether acceptance means you shouldn’t confront someone. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. ... Show More
35m 41s
Feb 2024
Letting Go of People Pleasing, with Dora
Dora and Robin answer questions about sharing your anxiety with new friends, balancing your mental health with that of your partner, and making decisions when you are a people pleaser. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 ... Show More
34m 6s
Dec 2024
Overcoming Obsessive Thoughts, with Dora
Dora, Robin, and Shula answer questions about dating and obsessive thoughts, letting go of material possessions, and dealing with online friends who distance themselves. This is an encore presentation. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Eve here. To send us your qu ... Show More
37m 1s
Jan 2025
Overcoming Fears of Abandonment, with Dora
Dora, Robin, and Headspace therapist Samantha answer questions about how to support someone going through a dark period while protecting yourself, and what to do when you’re afraid of being abandoned in a relationship. We also have an email from a listener who shares another appr ... Show More
37 m
<p>How to be less stressed and more productive.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://couragetolead.co.za/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Nolitha Tsengiwe</a>, a Dharma teacher and board member at Dharmagiri Retreat Center, in South Africa. She is also a graduate of Insig ... Show More
