For years, Jeffrey believed that needing help meant something was wrong. But a chance encounter with a book — and a path toward Buddhist practice — changed everything. In this heartfelt episode, Jeffrey reflects on how seeking help became a radical act of self-acceptance and how vulnerability can lead to the deepest kind of resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jeffrey Marsh invites us to rethink what resilience really means. Through the story of their non-binary journey — from isolation and self-doubt to peace found in a Buddhist monastery — Jeffrey reveals how choosing authenticity and practicing self-kindness can become the most powerful form of strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A simple moment abroad becomes a lesson in how we relate. Kessonga shares how mindful attention can build understanding across cultures, even when we don’t share the same vocabulary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From meditation to learning something new, showing up regularly makes all the difference. Kessonga shares approachable ways to stay consistent and reminds us why the payoff is worth the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever walk into a room and instantly feel heavy or drained? You’re probably picking up energy that isn’t yours. In this episode, Dora explains how mindfulness can help you clear negative energy, create healthy energetic boundaries, and feel lighter and more centered every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all carry stories about who we are and what we deserve—but not all of them are true. In this episode, Dora reflects on how to spot limiting narratives, understand where they came from, and use mindfulness to rewrite them with compassion so you can step into who you’re becoming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Growth doesn’t always come with big breakthroughs — it’s often quiet, steady, and easy to miss. In this episode, Dora reflects on how mindfulness helps us notice the small shifts — from softer reactions to kinder self-talk — that mean we’re healing, and how to celebrate those subtle wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So many of our choices are shaped by “shoulds” — expectations handed down from family, society, or social media. In this episode, Dora explores how mindfulness helps you notice whose standards you’re living by and how to release the ones that don’t serve you, so you can live life on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of us were taught that joy must be earned through struggle or productivity. In this episode, Dora reflects on how mindfulness helped her unlearn that belief, offering gentle reminders that happiness isn’t selfish — it’s healing. Learn how to let yourself feel good without guilt or permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What actually happens in the brain during ASMR? In this episode, Rosie talks with Dr. Craig Richard, author of Brain Tingles and founder of ASMR University, about the soothing science behind ASMR, why some people experience it while others don’t, and how it could one day be used in therapeutic care. Listen to Dr. Craig Richard's Calm History podcast here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Kessonga talks about the power of getting out of our comfort zone and embracing the unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam reflects on the importance of connection and shares mindful ways to nurture friendships that bring joy, support, and balance to our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam discusses how mindfulness helps us understand our emotions, respond with intention, and cultivate greater peace even in difficult moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam explains the ancient practice of using koans — thought-provoking sayings that help us pause, reflect, and see ourselves and the world with new clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam explores how reconnecting with the curiosity, creativity, and honesty of adolescence can inspire us to live with more openness and authenticity today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam shares gentle, practical tips for helping children build mindfulness habits that foster calm and focus — lessons that are just as powerful for adults, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Archetypes can offer insight and comfort, but they can also keep us stuck in old patterns. Sam explains how to work with them mindfully, and finding balance between self-understanding and presence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam explores how sharing and reflecting on our personal stories can uncover the themes, memories, and values that shape who we are — and help us see what truly matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being told you’re “too sensitive” can feel like a flaw — but it’s not. In this episode, Dora reflects on her journey from hiding emotions to honoring them, and shares mindful ways to release emotional shame, embrace sensitivity as strength, and show up authentically with compassion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When conversations get uncomfortable, it’s easy to check out, deflect, or shut down. In this episode, Dora reflects on learning to “stay” in safe but difficult moments and offers mindful practices—like pausing, breathing, and naming what’s true — to stay grounded and connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices