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Mar 2023
6m 30s

Traveling Solo for the First Time

Headspace Studios
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It can be scary to travel solo, but when we let go of expectations, there are so many adventures to be had. Today, Dora talks about managing anxious thoughts when we travel to a new place by ourselves. Dora Kamau holds a B.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Psychiatric Nursing. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is working to complete her Mind ... Show More
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