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Sep 2025
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How to Stop Spiraling Thoughts and Find ...

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Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but it’s not who you are. In this episode, Rosie shares her journey with anxiety, from growing up in chaos to finding mindfulness as a lifeline. She offers practical tools to calm racing thoughts, reframe fear, and return to stillness — one breath at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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