Why Changing Priorities Can Feel So Unsettling (And What to Do About It)

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As we grow, our priorities shift—and that can feel unsettling, like we’re losing parts of ourselves. But change isn’t loss; it’s evolution. Learn how to embrace who you’re becoming without fear. Find more from Rosie here! Try Headspace for free here.

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Why Changing Priorities Can Feel So Unsettling (And What to Do About It)

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1433 episodes

#Philosophy #Society #Fitness #Mental Health #Headspace Studios & Cadence13 #Headspace Studios #Don't Get

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When Time Feels Wasted 6:09

22 hours ago6:09

6:09

We’ve all held on too long, whether to a job, a relationship, or a routine, just because we’ve already put so much into it. In this episode, Dora invites us to rethink the idea of “wasted time” and recognize the insight it can offer for what comes next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Self-Care Trick Most People Miss 6:24

2 days ago6:24

6:24

Dora shares how marathon training taught her a quiet truth: real self-care begins before discomfort appears. In this episode, learn how gentle preparation today creates resilience for tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How to Know When to Push Yourself 6:12

3 days ago6:12

6:12

After a one-day Grand Canyon hike, Dora reflects on the difference between reckless risk and mindful challenge. Today’s episode explores how self-trust helps you know when to stretch—and when to pause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You’re Stronger When You Let People In 5:57

4 days ago5:57

5:57

Dora shares the story of a midnight relay race and the quiet power of support. Today’s episode reminds us that asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. We’re never meant to run alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Letting Go of a Dream Isn’t Failure—It’s Growth 5:50

5 days ago5:50

5:50

Dora shares the story of walking away from her childhood dream of playing in the WNBA, and the guilt that came with it. Today’s episode explores how letting go of past goals isn’t failure—it’s maturity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Mind Trick That Ruins Your Focus (And How to Stop It) 4:43

6 days ago4:43

4:43

Dora shares a story from her high school basketball days—missing two clutch free throws—not because of nerves, but because of overthinking. In today’s episode, we explore how stillness can intensify our inner noise, and why clarity comes when we stop trying to force it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Holding Grief and Joy Together with Myra Sack 20:53

7 days ago20:53

20:53

In this heartfelt conversation with Rosie, Myra Sack shares how grief reshaped her life after unimaginable loss. She and Rosie explore how grief can deepen love, sharpen purpose, and offer surprising wisdom, if we let it. This is a tender, powerful reflection on holding sorrow AND a guide on how to move forward. You can find Sack's book Fifty-seven Fridays: Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Gift of Feedback 6:28

8 days ago6:28

6:28

Feedback isn’t a reflection of failure. It’s an opportunity to learn and evolve. In this episode, Dora explores how embracing constructive feedback can help us grow with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You Don’t Graduate from Growth—And That’s a Good Thing 5:13

9 days ago5:13

5:13

Dora explores the myth of “arriving” at personal growth. Through humor and storytelling, she reminds us that progress is ongoing, imperfect, and beautifully human—and that mastery means always being open to learning more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Progress Isn’t Instant—But It’s Always Happening 5:02

10 days ago5:02

5:02

Inspired by a stonecutter’s perseverance, Dora unpacks the invisible build-up behind every breakthrough. She reminds us that real change comes not from one moment of effort, but from all the unseen ones before it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Why Clarity Comes When You Stop Forcing It 5:47

11 days ago5:47

5:47

Dora explores the paradox of insight—how the harder we think, the further it gets. Through a Zen koan and personal reflection, she explains why stepping back is sometimes the best way forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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You’re Closer Than You Think (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It) 5:18

12 days ago5:18

5:18

In this episode, Dora reflects on the invisible progress we make when we feel like we're stuck. Through the metaphor of a bridge, she reminds us that every small effort is building something lasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This Is What Progress Looks Like (Even When You Can’t See It) 5:43

13 days ago5:43

5:43

Dora shares how learning to crochet revealed a powerful truth: most progress happens invisibly. Through the symbol of the lotus flower, she explores how growth takes root in the dark—before it ever blooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Gift of Letting Go 4:34

14 days ago4:34

4:34

While endings can feel daunting, they often open the door to something new. Today, Dora explores how embracing impermanence can lead to unexpected freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Power of Solitude 6:32

15 days ago6:32