Radio Headspace

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, she talks about what happens in our brains when we see green, how it’s helped us survive as humans, and how we can use the color green to improve the way we feel. Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, she explains how nature creates something called fractal patterns, how they can improve our mood, and why humans find them irresistible. Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, Florence shares how moments of "awe" in nature can help us create a deeper connection to the world around us. Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace for National Parks Week! Today, she talks about how engaging our senses with nature can help us see the world in a whole new light.Learn more about Florence and her work here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Sam discusses how sharing food with those close to us can help build a sense of community. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we make mistakes, it can be easy to feel judged by others. Sam talks about how we can judge ourselves less harshly when we don't live up to certain expectations, and how to give others grace, too.Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be helpful to infuse our lives and our homes with intentionality. Today, Sam talks about using the principles of Feng Shui to create a space that works for you.Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Sam talks about how we can deal with fears in an uncertain world, and learn to trust ourselves enough to get through tough times.Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we have difficult moments, we can give ourselves permission to share what burdens us instead of suppressing or ignoring it. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. in emotion science from Mid-Sweden University. You can reach out to Sam on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crying is a natural part of life. But men and boys are often discouraged from showing vulnerability. On a special episode of RHS, Kessonga and Dora break down the social constructs around masculinity and crying, and talk about ways to hold space for EVERYONE to share their emotions.Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!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. You can reach out on Instagram here!Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices