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When It Feels Like Too Much

Chad Lawson
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Ever find yourself suddenly overwhelmed, with tears falling and your heart racing, and you're not even sure why?  This episode is for the moments when it all feels like too much. You'll learn how to ground yourself, soothe your nervous system, and tend to your inner light with gentleness and breath.  Let’s begin as we Calm it Down in 3...2...1. 
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