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Jul 2023
7m 20s

Finding Acceptance

Headspace Studios
About this episode

We all have goals, but sometimes, life gets in the way. Today, Kessonga talks about how his daughter had to find acceptance when her plans didn't turn out the way she'd hoped.

Kessonga holds a Masters degree in Social Work, and is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher. He also serves as an adjunct Mindfulness instructor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Prior to joining Headspace he had his own private practice as a licensed acupuncturist and an outpatient psychotherapist. You can reach out on Instagram here!

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