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Nov 2024
38m 39s

Overcoming Fears of Death, with Kessonga

Headspace Studios
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Kessonga, Robin, and Headspace coach Neca answer questions about balancing mindfulness with efficiency at work, coping with missing an ex while hoping for reconciliation, and facing fears about death.

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