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Nov 2025
6m 28s

How to Let Go of Everyone Else’s Expecta...

Headspace Studios
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So many of our choices are shaped by “shoulds” — expectations handed down from family, society, or social media. In this episode, Dora explores how mindfulness helps you notice whose standards you’re living by and how to release the ones that don’t serve you, so you can live life on your own terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic ... Show More
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