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Nov 2022
36m 6s

When The News Brings You Down, with Kess...

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What if we stopped saying the word should? Kessonga and Robin answer questions about when the news brings you down, procrastination and meditation, and what to do when you don't feel connected. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here.  Follow Robin here and Kessonga here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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