Kessonga discusses resilience and the ability to endure as seen through the song "Eye of the Tiger," relating personal stories and the power of mindful acceptance.
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A Life That Isn't For An Audience
So much of our lives can feel like they're being observed, measured, or shared. Even the things we enjoy can become something to document or turn into an accomplishment. Dora has been thinking about the importance of keeping a little part of our lives private, especially when it ... Show More
4m 57s
Nov 2
We've Turned Meditation Into Another Performance
Even when we sit down to do something restorative, it's easy to bring along the same expectations we carry everywhere else. We want to make progress, see results, and know we're doing it correctly. Dora recognizes how that achievement mindset showed up in her own meditation pract ... Show More
4m 54s
Jan 2023
New Year, New You? with Kessonga
Stress x Resistance = Suffering. Kessonga and Robin answer your questions about feeling dependent on meditation, dealing with long-term, unresolvable problems, and how to reconcile discriminatory thoughts. Follow Robin here and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for ... Show More
39m 46s
Jun 2023
Handling Difficult Conversations, with Kessonga
Strength and resilience are intergenerational, just like trauma. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how to apply mindfulness during difficult conversations, how to know if you’re making progress on a healing journey, and how to honor ancestors when you have negative feelin ... Show More
37m 48s
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
Jan 2024
Overcoming Road Rage, with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about dealing with a narcissist in your family, overcoming road rage, and how to feel joy when you're depressed. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. To send us your quest ... Show More
31m 57s
Nov 2025
Keeping Your Cool With Young Kids, with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding contradictory feelings after a breakup, having more mindful moments during the day, and tips for maintaining composure when you have young kids and feel depleted. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to ... Show More
31m 38s