Acceptance allows us to see what we can and can't control. Today, Sam explains why this is so important and how to reach acceptance.

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

Working with our thoughts can be tricky as we try to parse through messages from our past and reason with ourselves in the present. Today, Sam gives some tips on how to notice our thoughts without the judgment.

Submit a question to Dear Headspace here.

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

Everyday challenges can make us feel off-kilter. Today, Sam shares how mindfulness can help us get back on our feet.

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

Our needs can often be overridden by the busyness of our lives. Today, Sam tells us how to make space for the needs we may have been ignoring.

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 hard to know what to say when a friend loses a loved one or is going through depression. Today, Sam has some tips for offering support to those in need.

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

In moments of conflict, it can be difficult to see how certain hurts can be mended. Today, Sam talks about repairing small and large ruptures in our relationships.

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

Giving back can feel like a heavy lift when we don’t feel our best. But today, Sam shares how creating time for community can be a tool for healing.

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 joyful moments occur, we may choose to contain our happiness so others don't feel uncomfortable. Today, Sam talks about how we can feel more confident in expressing our joy, especially when we feel self-conscious.

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 believe the drama our minds project, it’s easy to be hard on ourselves. Today, Sam shares some ways to work better with self-critical thoughts.

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

Journalist and nature writer Florence Williams guest-hosts Radio Headspace all week! Today, she shares how she was able to adapt to city life, and why nature isn't as far away as we may think.

Learn more about Florence and her work here.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices