When we have difficult moments, we can give ourselves permission to share what burdens us instead of suppressing or ignoring it. 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, an ... Show More
Today
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
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 2023
Exploring Codependency, with Sam
The feeling you have with someone is a feeling that they're often trying to discharge or not accept in themselves. Sam and Robin answer questions about helping your partner when they’re having problems with work, feeling codependent in romantic relationships, and how to use mindf ... Show More
36m 4s
Apr 2021
Happiness, Change and Emotional Resilience
Renowned psychotherapist Julia Samuel talks about learning to face our difficulties with self-compassion, expectation versus reality, the relationship between happiness and change, escapism and building a strong foundation with her eight pillars of strength.
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47m 4s
Aug 2023
Getting Into Feelings of Insecurities, with Sam
Don't let your technique turn into a hidden form of resistance. Sam and Robin talk about getting stuck when doing body scans, struggling to make deeper friendships, and overcoming the feeling of not being good enough. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Sam here. Tr ... Show More
35m 56s
Feb 2023
Getting Into Feelings of Insecurities, with Sam
Don't let your technique turn into a hidden form of resistance. Sam and Robin talk about getting stuck when doing body scans, struggling to make deeper friendships, and overcoming the feeling of not being good enough. Follow Robin here and follow Sam here. Try the Headspace app f ... Show More
38m 39s
Jul 2025
Loud and Bold: When your voice is the statement piece.
In this conversation, Sam Smith explores themes of authenticity, communication, and personal growth. She shares her journey of overcoming perfectionism, navigating family dynamics, and finding her voice in a world that often discourages self-expression. Through personal anecdotes ... Show More
16m 44s