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Sep 2023
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Meditation for moms: Adapting meditation...

BALANCE
About this episode

Hey, moms: Does the idea of meditating feel like you just have to add another thing into your already jam-packed to-do list? 

Balance meditation expert and mom Leah discusses the misconceptions about meditation that keep moms away, why just 3-5 minutes can be transformative, mom-friendly ways to meditate while multitasking, and how these meditative moments create more time in your day. 

For more mental wellness support, find Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year. https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/yqod/dyc1

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