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Dec 2022
36m 13s

Comparing Yourself to Others, with Kesso...

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Embrace wherever you're at in your life right now. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how not to compare yourself to others on social media, being present in relationships, and recommended books for dealing with change.  Follow Robin Hopkins here and follow Kessonga here.  Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here: headspace.com/podcast Learn more a ... Show More
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