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Aug 2025
4m 50s

You’re Never Too Old to Play

Headspace Studios
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When Dora stumbles upon a glittery notebook and a childhood pen, it sparks something surprising: joy. In today’s episode, she reminds us that we’re never too old to love what we love. We explore how growing up doesn’t mean growing out of wonder, and how play can reconnect us to parts of ourselves we didn’t realize we’d buried. Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More
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