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Feb 2024
34m 6s

Letting Go of People Pleasing, with Dora

Headspace Studios
About this episode
Dora and Robin answer questions about sharing your anxiety with new friends, balancing your mental health with that of your partner, and making decisions when you are a people pleaser. Follow Robin here or at Well…Adjusting and follow Dora here.  Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here.  To send us your question go to sayhi.chat/dearheadpace  Here is the ... Show More
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