Sunday Scaries by Headspace
- Episodes
- 180
- Released
- weekly
- Latest episode
- Nov 8, 2026
About the podcast
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!
Episodes 180
The Problem Mind
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Being Enough
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anticipation Anxiety
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 …
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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.
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Befriending Moments
Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll share how we can treat ourselves like a dear friend, especially in difficult moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Self-Compassion Sundays
Dora shares how to be kinder to ourselves. Today, she'll talk about giving ourselves credit for the small steps towards our goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Authentically You
We don't have to sacrifice who we are for the sake of putting on a mask at work. Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock. Learn more about your ad choices …
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We don't have to sacrifice who we are for the sake of putting on a mask at work. Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock.
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Find Your Passion Project
Dora talks about how having a passion project outside of work can help energize you throughout the week. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness …
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Dora talks about how having a passion project outside of work can help energize you throughout the week.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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When the World Feels Awful
Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified …
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Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Embrace Empathetic Joy
We can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness …
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We can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Deal Better with Feedback
It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't positive. But we can choose to use tough feedback to grow. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a …
Show notes
It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't positive. But we can choose to use tough feedback to grow.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Get "Unstuck"
When we're stuck in a job or situation that isn't ideal, we can still do small things to brighten our day and feel more like ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Planning for the Weekend
Making weekend plans can feel overwhelming, but there are things we can ask ourselves to prioritize our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Four Quarters
Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sounds of Sunday
Music can be a powerful tool to change your mood. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect playlist for the day you want to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Identity Crisis
Our identities often feel linked to our jobs, and that can cause a lot of anxiety about work performance. Today, Dora talks about how to create space between who we are and what we do for a paycheck. Learn more …
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Our identities often feel linked to our jobs, and that can cause a lot of anxiety about work performance. Today, Dora talks about how to create space between who we are and what we do for a paycheck.
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Enjoy the Party
Dora answers a listener question about the anxiety that comes with seeing someone you've been trying to avoid. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified …
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Dora answers a listener question about the anxiety that comes with seeing someone you've been trying to avoid.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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The Birthday Scaries
Each Sunday marks another week in the books. Today, Dora talks about the fears that come with passing time, and how she's reframing a milestone birthday. Listen to The Long Time Academy podcast episode that …
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Each Sunday marks another week in the books. Today, Dora talks about the fears that come with passing time, and how she's reframing a milestone birthday.
Listen to The Long Time Academy podcast episode that Dora mentioned here.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Beat Sunday Regrets
We can be hard on ourselves for not getting certain things done on the weekend. Today, Dora shares how we can work with regret, instead of letting it creep into our Sundays. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in …
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We can be hard on ourselves for not getting certain things done on the weekend. Today, Dora shares how we can work with regret, instead of letting it creep into our Sundays.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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No Scaries Club
Dora shares advice from people who avoid the Sunday Scaries, and tips on strengthening good feelings about the week ahead. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a …
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Dora shares advice from people who avoid the Sunday Scaries, and tips on strengthening good feelings about the week ahead.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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The Lazy Sundays
Dora shares some tips for low-motivation days, so you can still make the most of them. You can find information about the National Institute of Mental Health here. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a …
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Dora shares some tips for low-motivation days, so you can still make the most of them.
You can find information about the National Institute of Mental Health here.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Find Your Passion Project
Dora talks about how having a passion project outside of work can help energize you throughout the week. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness …
Show notes
Dora talks about how having a passion project outside of work can help energize you throughout the week.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Be Authentically You
Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation …
Show notes
Dora talks about how mindfulness can help us stay true to our values when we're on the clock.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When the World Feels Awful
Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified …
Show notes
Dora shares some tips for self-care when we're feeling overwhelmed by bad news headlines or personal tragedies.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Bye Bye, Burnout
Dora shares a few tips on things we can do to avoid hitting the burnout wall and start Monday feeling fresh. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified …
Show notes
Dora shares a few tips on things we can do to avoid hitting the burnout wall and start Monday feeling fresh.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Your Four Quarters
Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a …
Show notes
Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Embrace Empathetic Joy
We can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness …
Show notes
We can choose to find joy in other's happiness, even when we're not exactly sitting on the beach.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deal Better with Feedback
It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't positive. But we can choose to use tough feedback to grow. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a …
Show notes
It's hard not to take feedback personally, especially when it isn't positive. But we can choose to use tough feedback to grow.
Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher training this fall. Before joining forces at Headspace, Dora worked as a psychiatric nurse in a women’s addictions facility and organized community events for BIPOC women in Vancouver, BC, Canada. You can reach out to Dora on Instagram here!
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Get "Unstuck"
When we're stuck in a job or situation that isn't ideal, we can still do small things to brighten our day and feel more like ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Planning for the Weekend
Making weekend plans can feel overwhelming, but there are things we can ask ourselves to prioritize our time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your Four Quarters
Dora compares the week ahead to four quarters of a basketball game, reminding us how a little break can make the week better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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