Today, Sam talks about what a "flow state" is, and how it can help us feel more creative and free in our daily lives.
Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. i ... Show More
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The Exhaustion Of Trying To Stay Young
The promise of staying young can be hard to resist. There's always another product to try, another sign of aging to fix, another way to feel like we're keeping time at bay. Dora recognizes that anxious pull, even as she questions the belief underneath it: that getting older means ... Show More
6m 12s
Oct 21
When Your Identity Becomes Your Job
A job can give us purpose, community, and a sense of belonging. A role can help us understand where we fit and what people need from us. But as Dora's mom considers retirement, Dora sees how unsettling it can be to imagine life without a role you've inhabited for decades. When so ... Show More
7m 44s
Oct 19
Are You Playing It Safer Than You Need To?
Sometimes playing it safe doesn't feel like fear. It looks like being sensible, waiting for the right time, or convincing yourself that you'll revisit the idea when life settles down. Dora sees how easily people can remain at the edge of a life they want, including herself. But w ... Show More
5m 36s
Sep 2025
HOW to Feel More Present, Confident, + Magnetic (Even When Life Feels Hectic)
Try Activations for 14 days free- www.activations.com/mindful In this freeform episode Kelly connects with new friend Mimi Bouchard to talk about her work, how she helps women upgrade their lives, why her app Activations are a personal favorite of Kelly's and how Activations are ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2020
581 - The Science of Flow
In this episode, we look at the state of flow, what it is, how it works, and how to take advantage of it. Try Athletic Greens: http://athleticgreens.com/tinyleaps Part 1: What is Flow Definition: An altered state of consciousness in which the mind functions at its peak, time may ... Show More
13m 42s
Nov 2025
349. The psychology of flow states
You know that feeling when time disappears, your focus sharpens, and everything just clicks? That’s what we often call ‘flow state’ - a powerful experience of total immersion where effort feels effortless. In today’s bonus episode, we uncover what flow really is, how it works, an ... Show More
21m 55s
Aug 2025
Living Your Life After a Health Crisis, with Sam
Sam and Robin answer questins about life after an eating disorder, balancing our need to feel unique while recognizing we are part of something bigger, and how to get your kids interested in meditation. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our menta ... Show More
34m 38s
Sep 2023
Tackling Back to School, with Sam
Honor your feelings where they are. Sam and Robin answer questions about setting boundaries with your kid’s friends, dealing with neurotic parents, and never feeling like you’re enough. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 ... Show More
30m 17s
Apr 2024
Processing Intense Emotions, with Kessonga
Kessonga, Robin, and Samantha answer questions about creating a sense of belonging, how to not feel guilty when saying no to a favor, and dealing with intense emotions that come up while meditating. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspac ... Show More
35m 9s
Apr 2022
Intuition Meditation Ft. Sam Williams
Today's meditation is a 3rd eye illuminating and intuition awakening meditation led by the wildly talented, and one of Kelly's teachers, Sam Williams. Sam is a yoga and meditation teacher based out of Wales, UK and is the co-host of this summer's soulful sisterhood retreat with K ... Show More
14m 36s