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Feb 2024
15m 58s

Why Connection is The Core of Finding Jo...

DR. MONA AMIN
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“Finding Joy” episodes on this podcast tackle more than just parenting topics, but real-life mindfulness topics to be the best version of ourselves so we can better show up for ourselves and the people in our life. In this episode, I discuss connection.  What exactly is connection? Why is connection with self so important? How to incorporate mean ... Show More
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