Kessonga shares how mindfulness can help us identify when we’re bending to others’ expectations instead of focusing on our needs, and offers ways to regain control and live authentically.
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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
May 2023
How to Live in the Present, with Kessonga
Just because you acknowledge how you're feeling and skillfully respond to it, doesn't mean it will magically be all better. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Follow R ... Show More
37m 21s
Jul 2023
Overcoming Presentation Anxiety, with Kessonga
Letting go allows you to move forward in a more appropriate and healthy way. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about holding grudges, anxiety when presenting, and long-term conflicts in relationships with parents. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kessonga here. ... Show More
40m 38s
Jul 2025
How to Live in the Present with Kessonga
Kessonga and Robin answer questions about wanting a break from parenting, escaping negative thoughts, and how to live in the present, not the past. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Send your questions to our mental health professionals HERE or email ask-a@headspace.co ... Show More
36m 21s
Dec 2022
Comparing Yourself to Others, with Kessonga
Embrace wherever you're at in your life right now. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how not to compare yourself to others on social media, being present in relationships, and recommended books for dealing with change. Follow Robin Hopkins here and follow Kessonga here. T ... Show More
36m 13s
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
Aug 2023
Comparing Yourself to Others, with Kessonga
Embrace wherever you're at in your life right now. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how not to compare yourself to others on social media, being present in relationships, and recommended books for dealing with change. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Kes ... Show More
31m 50s
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
Nov 2022
When The News Brings You Down, with Kessonga
What if we stopped saying the word should? Kessonga and Robin answer questions about when the news brings you down, procrastination and meditation, and what to do when you don't feel connected. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here. Follow Robin here and Kessonga here. Lear ... Show More
36m 6s
Apr 2023
Managing Physical Pain, with Kessonga
With consistent meditation practice your pain sensitivity actually decreases. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about dealing with a controlling parent, navigating judgment from others when you are sick, and how to use mindfulness to deal with pain. Follow Robin here and follow ... Show More
37m 10s