Radio Replay: Don't Panic!

When we look at the people we love, how clearly do we really see them? This week, we talk with psychologist Edward Lemay about how our fears, desires, and insecurities can shape our perceptions of our partners — sometimes creating the very reality we expect. He explains how we ca ... Show More

Some people are remarkably good at reading the emotional temperature of a situation. They can pick up on what others are feeling, manage their own emotions, and respond skillfully. What's their secret? This week, we explore the science of emotional intelligence with psychologist ... Show More

When you're learning, or trying new things, you're going to make mistakes. The trick is to try to fail in a way that gives you useful information. This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with researcher Amy Edmondson. She explains the difference between constructive failure ... Show More

Many of us strive for order and control amid life's chaos, often creating strict schedules or meticulously managing our living spaces. While structure is beneficial, overly rigid systems can make us feel unstable when even small disruptions occur. Today, consider embracing a bit ... Show More

A lot of us are trying to build a sense of order and control amidst the chaos that is our lives right now. Very often, that can look like a very strict daily schedule, a list of books and movies to cross off your queue, or perhaps keeping the home very tidy. It’s good to have ord ... Show More

We are in the season of chaos. It can feel like everything is happening at once: You might be sprinting across an airport; or around your kitchen, with a few too many dishes cooking at once. Your phone keeps pinging — texts, weather alerts, and more and more breaking news. Here a ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we reflect on how being adaptable to life&apos;s constant changes can help us face our daily anxieties.</p> 

Let’s chat about what is currently going on in my life. In the midst of chaos and craziness, I try to remind myself how important it is to slow down and stay present.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Many of us are feeling stuck right now, forced to adapt to a world that we have little control over. But if we focus too much on these uncontrollable aspects of our lives, we greatly increase our suffering. Learn why our routines and habits are so important to our wellbeing -- an ... Show More

The fear of uncertainty drives us to overwork, to over-plan, to burn out trying to keep everything from falling apart, while the comfort of control keeps us stuck in safe choices and quiet satisfaction. Losing control or staying too in control, that’s what the episode unpacks. 

What happens when teenagers are shipwrecked on a deserted island? Can you find the fingerprint of God in warzones? Why was the concept of zero so revolutionary for humanity? A year into a pandemic that has completely upended the lives of people around the world, we look at how we ... Show More

Many of us are feeling stuck right now, forced to adapt to a world that we have little control over. But if we focus too much on these uncontrollable aspects of our lives, we greatly increase our suffering. Learn why our routines and habits are so important to our wellbeing, and ... Show More

If you've listened to Radio Headspace regularly then you know that there are a lot of things that are out of our control. Our ability to accept these things - or not - is what can cause stress or distress. How do you handle distress? If you're thinking you could do a better job, ... Show More