Sam talks about the power of friendship, and how we can nurture those relationships for a fuller life.
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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 ... Show More
Jul 3
When Growth Feels Invisible
When you feel stuck, it's natural to focus on how far you still have to go. Instead, try to pause for a moment, and look back. You may discover you've already changed in ways you never stopped long enough to notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6m 41s
Mar 2025
More Happier: Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships
First in a new discussion series on happiness: Friendship Roundtable. Joining me is a longtime friend, Laurie Santos, and a new friend, Reshma Saujani. We talk about how our friendships have changed over time, how to handle conflict, and how to make new friends in adulthood. Yale ... Show More
40m 2s
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
Nov 2022
Craving Affection, with Sam
You can take care of yourself and explore relationships. Sam and Robin answer questions about the right time to be in a relationship, how to deal with early menopause, and stress at work affecting your sleep. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Follow Robin here and foll ... Show More
32m 14s
May 2019
46: How To Make & Nourish Friendships
Is friendship the medicine you're missing? We talk so much about food, exercise, and meditation, but solid friendships are just as vital to our health and happiness. Tune in for 10 ways to make new friends who support your highest self and nourish and strengthen your friendships.
16m 4s
Aug 2024
Guide to being a good friend, navigating different seasons of friendship & how to make new ones
This week Paige and Ellie sit down to discuss the importance of making good friends and the importance of being a good friend. They also respond to the questions their listeners sent in; how to make new friends, what to do when friends leave you out, and how to balance friendship ... Show More
36m 49s
Jul 2022
Why Your Friends Are More Important Than You Think
Do you want to know why friendships are important? Friendships are the reason we thrive, it the reason we've progressed socially and even flown to the moon. Without friendships, we can survive, but don't we want to thrive? Join us for a multi generational discussion about t ... Show More
39m 54s