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Sunday Scaries by Headspace

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Beat the Sunday scaries with this soothing mini-meditation podcast, hosted by Headspace meditation and mindfulness teacher Rosie Acosta. Each episode is designed to ease your anxiety about the week ahead. Rosie will help you uncover the root of your Sunday night worries, shift your mindset, and guide you through a calming meditation. Start your week feeling centered, focused, and ready to take on Monday with confidence!

Location:

United States

Description:

Beat the Sunday scaries with this soothing mini-meditation podcast, hosted by Headspace meditation and mindfulness teacher Rosie Acosta. Each episode is designed to ease your anxiety about the week ahead. Rosie will help you uncover the root of your Sunday night worries, shift your mindset, and guide you through a calming meditation. Start your week feeling centered, focused, and ready to take on Monday with confidence!

Language:

English


Episodes
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Working for the Weekend: Part 2

2/22/2026
When we learn the reasons behind feelings of regret, we have an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and what we value. Dora explains how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:08:56

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Working for the Weekend: Part 1

2/15/2026
Dora explains how to make weekend plans based on your wants and needs, instead of saying yes to every invite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:07:08

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Noticing Natural Wonders

2/8/2026
Like our environment, we all have our own seasons and cycles. Practice working in harmony with nature to cultivate and tend to your inner self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:07:25

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Moment to Moment

2/1/2026
Staring at the clock can cause needless stress and anxiety. Instead, try to approach each moment as having its own sense of meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:07:01

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The Beginner’s Mind

1/25/2026
Cultivate a beginner’s mind and approach the week ahead with a sense of curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:07:19

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Non-Negotiables

1/18/2026
Get into the habit of asking yourself what you need, so you can learn to prioritize what matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:06:55

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Ease Into Mondays

1/11/2026
We have the tendency to rush into the week and move on autopilot. Slow down this Sunday, and ease into the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:08:13

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Set Your Intention

1/4/2026
One of the best things you can do each Sunday is to set an intention for your week. Today, take a few moments to set one, and write it down. Put it somewhere you can see it each day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:51

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Screens Down, Rest Up

12/28/2025
If you find that the weekends fly by and the weekdays crawl, the answer could be how much you’re using your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:39

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It’s ☀️ Day

12/21/2025
Sometimes our minds are just too busy to practice mindfulness sitting still. That’s why today we’re taking this outside for a walk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:08:04

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Self-Care Sundays Only

12/14/2025
Instead of stressing over Sundays, what if we approached them as a day to take care of ourselves instead? That sounds way more fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:43

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Anxiety, My Old Friend

12/7/2025
How you relate to anxiety is up to you. Today, Dora walks us through letting go of anxious thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:08:21

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Step Away From The Thought!

11/30/2025
Thoughts are neither good nor bad. Through mindfulness, we can learn to step back from our thoughts, and see them for what they are before we assign meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:09

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Reflecting on Gratitude

11/23/2025
This week, Dora draws from her time as a nurse and reflects on how shifting our focus to small moments of joy can change the tone for the days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:07:09

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Bring Yourself Back

11/16/2025
No matter how much we worry about what’s coming up, that does not change the fact that it’s still only Sunday. Today, try stepping out of that thinking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:06:40

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Longing to Belong

11/9/2025
We've all felt left out at some point. Today, Dora talks about the difficult feelings that come with being othered, and some strategies on how to cope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:06

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The Problem Mind

11/2/2025
When we have a problem that just can't be resolved, we can find ways to accept our situations, and learn what's actually in our control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:10

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Being Enough

10/26/2025
When feelings come up of "not being enough," we can reflect on all the ways we thrive, and that our hard work IS paying off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:42

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Mistakes

10/19/2025
Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll share how she dealt with a recent "mistake," and what we can all do to accept past blunders and move on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:10:29

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Anticipation Anxiety

10/12/2025
Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll tackle the fear that comes with thinking about the future, and how we can learn to accept whatever may happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:09:44