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Jan 2018
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#2 How to Stay Calm in a Busy World with...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
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In this episode, Dr Chatterjee speaks to Michael Acton Smith, co-Founder and co-CEO of Calm - the app, website and book. We hear about what inspired Michael to set up the company through recognising the benefits of meditation and how we can all bring stillness into our lives in this busy world.

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