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Jun 25
46m 56s

How To Find Calm In The Chaos Of Your 20...

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen
About this episode

Why “things will calm down soon” is the biggest lie we tell ourselves, how to actually practice being present when you have a busy brain & how self trust evolves from your 20s & beyond. 

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Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

Executive Producer: Roisin Yau

Studio/Editor: Made In Katana

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