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Oct 2022
5m 59s

Flow State

Headspace Studios
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Today, Sam talks about what a "flow state" is, and how it can help us feel more creative and free in our daily lives. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She obtained her master’s degrees in clinical and educational psychology from Columbia University, and an M.S. i ... Show More
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