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Sep 2025
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What Are You Still Carrying? Learning to...

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We often carry stress long after a moment has passed. In this episode, Rosie reflects on a Zen parable and her own experience of holding on to tension, reminding us that we can choose to put down what no longer serves us, protect our energy, and create space for what truly matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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