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Sep 2023

5m 36s

Take On the World with Curiosity

Headspace Studios

About this episode

When we face challenges, it can be hard to see the finish line. Today, Sam tells us how curiosity can help us handle the tough tasks of our 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 Colum ... Show More

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