Radio Headspace

Join author and sexologist Shan Boodram as she guest-hosts Radio Headspace this week. Her first topic: the importance of self-love. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of Kessonga’s “mindful moments” segment. Kessonga explains how loving memories remind us of all life has to offer.Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of Kessonga’s “mindful moments” segment. Today, he talks about how his work at Headspace has brought him contentment, and invites listeners to create joy in their everyday lives.Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of Kessonga’s “mindful moments” segment. Today he shares how reflecting on the good times can give us a sense of gratitude and peace. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of Kessonga’s “mindful moments” segment. Today he explains the value of noticing what time of day or night brings you a sense of peace and creativity. Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga explains how mindfulness can help us create better habits, and stop putting off those important tasks.Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindfulness teaches us to create space between our perceptions and our reactions. This can help us think before acting on potentially harmful impulses.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessonga breaks down what mindfulness has taught him about Karma and consequences, and even shares a family story about having “good Karma.”Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Loving-Kindness is a practice of sending unconditional love to others – even the people we’re in conflict with. Today, Kessonga breaks down how to have loving kindness for ourselves and others, even when it isn’t easy.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes we bend to others’ expectations instead of considering our needs. Mindfulness can help us see when we’re trying to live up to potentially harmful expectations.Send Kessonga any general questions at askkessonga@headspace.com, or you can reach out on Instagram @kgiscombe.Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices