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Jun 2025
4m 57s

When Everything Changes Without Warning

Headspace Studios
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When something familiar disappears—like your favorite coffee order or a big life plan—it can feel disorienting. Rosie shares how to respond with curiosity instead of panic when change catches you off guard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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