It can be quite rare to find yourself in a place where you feel totally accepted. In this episode, producer Reva Goldberg takes us to a truly unique beauty salon: it’s the ultimate safe space for its customers, many of whom are in their 80s and 90s. We take a close look at two hairdressers who create a laugh-out-loud-funny atmosphere, while also showing deep compassion at the same time. We’ll also explore why feeling unconditionally accepted helps us cope with the toughest emotions at any age.

The Ten Percent Happier app has several meditations for working on acceptance, like “Letting Tough Emotions Be” with Sharon Salzberg and “Resilience” with Sebene Selassie. To try it for free, go to tenpercent.com/more.

Follow us on Twitter at @podfeelings, and if you’ve got a question or story about an emotion you’re grappling with, send us a voice memo at morethanafeeling@tenpercent.com.

Where to find Dr. Pablo Sabucedo and Dr. Rebecca Allen online:

Dr. Pablo Sabucedo:

• Website
• Dr. Sabucedo at City Psychology Group, London

Dr. Rebecca Allen:

• Website
• Dr. Allen’s community-based participatory research in the Deep South - SOAR
• Dr. Allen on LinkedIn

Additional Resources:

• Download the Ten Percent Happier app today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install