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Aug 2021
3m 32s

The secret to a good wind-down

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About this episode

We’re all about living in the moment, but sometimes there are benefits to looking back. In a mindful way of course! Experts say that debriefing your day can be soothing. It can also help us to accept, appreciate and let go of events and chats. We’re going to teach you how to work it into your life without much effort.

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper
Editor: Adrian Walton

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