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May 2020
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Andy Puddicombe | Meditation in Times of...

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We could all use a little mindfulness right now. But during a crisis,“being in the present moment” means facing difficult circumstances and negative thoughts—and that can be intimidating. In this episode, Headspace co-founder and meditation expert Andy Puddicombe dials in with practical methods to help us build and maintain a practice, even in the presence of our anxieties.


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