Today, we explore how to practice self-compassion in difficult times, when life feels tough and overwhelming. Sean Fargo, founder of Mindfulness Exercises and former Buddhist monk, shares his personal journey of navigating discomfort and emotional strain while hiking in Yosemite with a heavy backpack. He uses the experience to illustrate how we can meet pai ... Show More
Jan 28
Facing Feelings Without Fear
If “good vibes only” has ever left you feeling worse, you’re not alone. We dig into spiritual bypass—the habit of reaching for positivity to avoid discomfort—and show how it quietly amplifies stress, anger, and grief. Instead of shoving hard feelings away, we walk through a groun ... Show More
11m 1s
Jan 24
Your Boss Has An AI Girlfriend; Your Heart Still Wants A Hug
We weigh how AI can support mindfulness while naming what it cannot replace: human presence, shared reality, and the heart’s wisdom. Practical boundaries, ethical concerns, and community care guide a nuanced path between helpful tools and hollow substitutes.• Lifetime access and ... Show More
13m 55s
Sep 2025
How to Work with Anger in Meditation
Ill will — resentment, irritation, or judgment — can cloud the mind in meditation and life. In this episode of Radio Headspace, Dora shares a personal story of meeting anger with compassion, and offers simple mindfulness tools to soften its grip, tend to underlying needs, and mov ... Show More
5m 14s
Oct 2024
3351: [Part 2] Secrets to a Less Stressful Life by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Self Compassion
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Episode 3351:
Dr. Lisa Firestone shares powerful strategies for reducing stress by shifting our perspective, practicing self-compas ... Show More
11m 21s
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