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Mar 2024
4m 55s

The Joy of Music

Headspace Studios
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Sam talks about how her relationship to music has changed over the years, and how mindfulness can help us step back from the emotional reactivity that music can spark. This means we can still enjoy our favorite songs without overwhelming feelings of longing or nostalgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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