About this episode

Sam and Robin discuss processing a parent's death, mindfulness during unstructured times, and navigating friendships.

ENCORE: Sam and Robin answer questions about processing a parent's death, mindfulness for unstructured times, and what to do when you don't like your friend's partner. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days ⁠here⁠. Send your questions to our mental health professionals ⁠HERE⁠ or email ⁠ask-a-therapist@headspace.com⁠ Follow Robin ⁠here⁠ or at ⁠Well…Adjusting⁠ and follow Sam ⁠here⁠. Mental health coaching is now available in the Headspace app. Connect with a trained expert for live, one-on-one care and support for everyday anxiety, stress, and big life challenges — on your time, from anywhere. Whatever you’re going through, your coach is here every step of the way. Click ⁠here⁠ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Robin

Guest: Sam

Topics covered

• mindfulness
• grief
• relationships
• mental health
• support

Keywords

• parent's death
• mindfulness
• friend's partner
• mental health
• coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Headspace, Headspace Studios, Well…Adjusting, megaphone.fm, ask-a-therapist@headspace.com

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