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Jul 2025
5m 54s

Growth Hurts (And That’s Okay)

Headspace Studios
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Rosie reflects on a moment of imposter syndrome before a big panel and explores how discomfort is not the enemy—it’s the path. Stretching into new versions of ourselves always comes with some tension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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