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Aug 2025
4m 15s

Start Before You Feel Ready

Headspace Studios
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We often wait to feel fully healed before we take the next step — whether in love, career, or personal growth. But readiness doesn’t always come first. In today’s episode, Dora shares a story about a friend, dating anxiety, and the myth of “being ready.” You’ll learn why courage is often found not before the leap but after it. Learn more about your ad choice ... Show More
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