Radio Headspace

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By: Headspace Studios

Join us every weekday morning to take a few moments to step out of the internal chatter and external noise. We'll pause and reflect to consider what brings us together in this shared human condition and how we can live a life that best reflects our limitless potential.

When Slow Starts to Feel Like Failure
Last Friday at 7:05 AM

There’s a particular kind of discomfort that comes from moving slowly while life keeps asking more of you. In this episode, Rosie explores how we start to interpret that pace as failure, and what shifts when we stop measuring growth only by speed.

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When Keeping the Peace Backfires
Last Wednesday at 7:05 AM

Choosing silence can feel like the mature thing to do. But over time, what goes unspoken doesn’t disappear, it changes how we show up. In this episode, Rosie shares how quiet resentment can grow beneath the surface, and how honest expression can shift the dynamic.

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When Frustration Makes Us Forget the Person
Last Monday at 7:05 AM

A small moment of friction can quickly turn into something bigger. What begins as frustration can quietly shift into a story about who someone is and why they’re wrong. In this episode, Rosie explores how easily we lose sight of the human being in front of us, and what it looks like to pause, soften, and come back to understanding instead of judgment.

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How to Practice Mindfulness Safely, with David Trevelean
05/03/2026

What do you do when meditation starts to feel like too much? Dora sits down with David Trevelean to discuss practical ways to recognize your limits, adjust your attention, and build a practice that supports your nervous system instead of overwhelming it.

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If You Have the Space to Heal, Start Here
05/01/2026

As Dora reflects on her own experience with therapy and mindfulness, she finds herself thinking about her parents, the lives they lived, and what they didn’t have access to. That thought stays with her, and slowly begins to change how she understands her own healing.

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Seeing Your Parents as People
04/29/2026

Dora reflects on a moment that changed how she sees her mom. Not by ignoring the past, but by expanding the story. As she begins to hold both her experience and her mom’s humanity at the same time, something softens, and creates a little more space to move forward.

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Maybe I’m Not Behind
04/27/2026

When Dora notices herself comparing timelines, that familiar feeling of being late, or not where she should be creeps in.. But as she comes back to the present moment, something softens, and a different relationship to time starts to take shape.

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When Everything Feels Hopeless, Try This
04/24/2026

After a conversation that spirals into everything that’s wrong in the world, Dora notices that familiar drop in energy. Instead of staying there, she experiments with something simple. She shifts her attention to small, everyday acts, and begins to see how hope can grow from action, not the other way around.

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If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Start Here
04/22/2026

Dora finds herself standing in the kitchen, phone in hand, unsure where to begin. Messages, responsibilities, small tasks have started to pile up, and suddenly, everything feels like too much. As she sits with that moment, she starts to see the feeling of being overwhelmed a little differently, and what shifts when she stops trying to push through it.

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They’re Not Showing Up the Way I Want
04/20/2026

A group project in nursing school leaves Dora feeling stuck, waiting on others, and quietly pulling away. She feels herself pulling back, convinced she works better alone. But as the experience unfolds, she begins to see how quickly frustration can shape the story, and what opens up when she questions it.

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Maybe I’m Not Doing It Wrong
04/17/2026

Dora remembers her first attempt at meditation and how quickly doubt crept in and told her she wasn’t cut out for it. But years later, she starts to notice something else: that voice isn’t proof she’s failing, it’s just trying to protect her. And when she relates to it differently, something begins to shift.

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Why Does This Feel So Hard to Celebrate?
04/15/2026

A night out with friends turns into a quiet moment of reflection. Dora begins to notice how quickly comparison can take hold, even in moments of connection, and what it looks like to stay present instead of getting pulled into where she thinks she should be.

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When Something You Love Starts to Feel Like a Chore
04/13/2026

A question about inspiration turns into a deeper look at how we spend our time. Dora begins to notice how often we move through life out of habit or expectation, and what changes when we start paying attention to what actually feels meaningful.

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For Men, Hair Thinning Is More Than Genetics, with Dr. Rawn Bosley
04/10/2026

Hair thinning is often blamed solely on genetics, but stress, nutrition, and daily habits play a major role. Today we explore what’s really influencing hair health and what can be done about it with Dr. Rawn Bosley, a double-board-certified dermatologist and Nutrafol partner.


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How to Use Your Breath When Anxiety Hits
04/09/2026

In moments of anxiety, it can feel like everything is moving too fast. Eve shares a straightforward breathing technique to help slow your breath, settle your body, and regain a sense of steadiness.


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Women’s Bodies and Hair Through Life Stages, with Dr. Isabelle Raymond
04/08/2026

Dr. Isabelle Raymond breaks down what’s happening in the body during major hormonal transitions like postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause. From stress and sleep to mood, brain fog, and hair changes, this conversation offers a clearer picture of what many women experience and why understanding it can make it easier to move through.


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Rethinking What Stress Is Doing
04/07/2026

Dora takes a closer look at stress and what it’s actually doing beneath the surface. Instead of something to get rid of, she starts to see it as a signal, something that can shift how we respond, grow, and move forward.

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Habits for Whole-Body Wellness and Hair, with Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd
04/06/2026

The way you sleep, handle stress, and move through your day shapes more than your energy. It impacts your entire system. Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, a double-board certified dermatologist and Nutrafol’s Chief Medical Advisor, shares how these habits support overall health, and how that shows up in your hair.


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Am I Choosing What’s Easy, or What Matters?
04/03/2026

Dora remembers a night from her time working as a nurse. She's tired, overstretched, and faced with a small but meaningful choice with a patient: keep moving things along, or sit and stay with them?

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The Things We Say Without Thinking
04/01/2026

A silent retreat gives Dora something unexpected. Not silence, but a clearer view of the constant inner commentary running in her mind. Back in the world, that awareness follows her into everyday moments, especially the ones where words come quickly.

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Am I Showing Up, or Just Trying to Get Something?
03/30/2026

Dora starts to notice a small but important distinction in her practice: the difference between being present and quietly trying to get somewhere. It’s easy to miss, but once she sees it, she can’t unsee it. And something about that awareness begins to change how she relates to the experience itself.

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Maybe That’s Not What They Meant
03/27/2026

Dora’s clearing out her phone when a quote stops her mid-scroll. It gets her thinking about how often we’re convinced we know what someone meant only to realize later we filled in the gaps ourselves. She starts to notice how quickly the mind turns moments into meaning, and how different things feel when we step back from the story and just see what’s there.

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Letting the Ending Be the Ending
03/25/2026

When Dora gets a text from a friend going through a breakup, she finds herself sitting with a familiar question. Why do endings feel so personal? She starts to think about her own experiences, from heartbreak to quiet moments on retreat, and begins to see endings a little differently. There’s a little less weight to carry, and a little more room to be with what’s here.

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New Beginnings Feel Hard
03/23/2026

When Dora moves to a new city, she arrives with nothing but suitcases, and a growing sense of overwhelm. She begins to notice not just the stress of starting over, but the story she’s telling herself about it. And slowly, she starts to find a little more space, and a little more ease.

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Letting Go of Who We Used to Be
03/20/2026

When we let go of familiar routines and roles, it can feel like losing a part of ourselves. Dora shares her experience of stepping away from alcohol and rebuilding her sense of belonging, and learning that growth sometimes means releasing the things that once carried us.

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What Makes a Place Feel Like Home?
03/18/2026

Dora shares personal reflections from travels that challenged her idea of where she belongs. Through moments of connection and loneliness, she discovers that feeling at home isn’t about the place. It’s about the relationship we have with ourselves.

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Grieving While Love Is Still Here
03/16/2026

Dora reflects on the quiet grief that can arise as loved ones grow older. A thoughtful exploration of anticipatory grief, impermanence, and how mindfulness can help us meet change with presence and care.

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Sleep Data, Decoded with Dr. Aric Prather
03/13/2026

Dr. Aric Prather breaks down the growing popularity of sleep tracking devices and what their insights can and can’t tell us about our nightly rest.

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The Truth About Sleep Aids with Dr. Aric Prather
03/11/2026

Sleep psychologist Dr. Aric Prather explores the role sleep aids can play in our nightly routine. From supplements to medications, he breaks down when they may help, when they might not, and what to consider before relying on them for better rest.

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Better Sleep Starts with Understanding with Dr. Aric Prather
03/09/2026

Dr. Aric Prather takes a closer look at the science of sleep, challenging common myths and offering simple, effective tips to help you build healthier sleep habits.

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Is This a Midlife Crisis?
03/06/2026

Rosie explores the myth of the midlife crisis, the disappearing happiness “U-curve,” and the quiet tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming. A gentle invitation to evolve without waiting for a breakdown.

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Reframing what didn't work.
03/04/2026

Rosie reflects on a launch that didn’t go as planned and the deeper lessons it revealed about approval, service, and self-worth. A compassionate look at how we grow through what doesn’t land.

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When honesty feels terrifying but necessary.
03/02/2026

Rosie shares a personal story about setting a boundary with someone she deeply cares about, and why speaking your truth, even when it risks discomfort, is an act of alignment, not confrontation.

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The Neuroscience of a Focus Playlist
02/27/2026

Music does more than entertain. It can shape your cognitive state. Dr. Sahar Yousef shares how to use music intentionally to reduce distraction and enter a state of sustained focus.

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Who’s in Charge — You or Your Phone?
02/25/2026

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef breaks down why smartphones are so hard to ignore — and how small, intentional shifts can help you keep your focus where it matters most.

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Becoming Superhuman
02/23/2026

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef guest-hosts Radio Headspace this week. In today’s episode, she explains what she really means by “becoming superhuman” — and how understanding your brain can help you build a to-do list that actually gets done.


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Presence Over Perfection
02/20/2026

When we focus only on content, we forget how we show up. Matt Abrahams explains how mindful breathing, posture, eye contact, and feedback can transform your presence and why authenticity matters more than performance.

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How to Make Them Lean In
02/19/2026

Why do people tune out, and how do we bring them back? Matt Abrahams explores how questions, energy shifts, inclusive language, and presence can activate attention and build lasting connection.

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What, So What, Now What
02/18/2026

What are you saying? Why does it matter? What comes next? In this episode, Matt Abrahams explains how answering these three questions sharpens your message and makes spontaneous communication feel more manageable.

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Listen Like It Matters (Because It Does)
02/17/2026

Want to strengthen your relationships? Start by listening more deeply. Matt Abrahams explains how slowing down, creating mental space, and paraphrasing what you hear can increase trust and improve communication at work and at home.

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