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How we approach anything is how we approach everything. Rosie and Robin answer questions about struggling in a dysfunctional marriage, dealing with loneliness and loss of friendships, and how to wake up early.

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Just because a relationship ends doesn't mean it's a failure. Eve and Robin answer questions about trouble focusing on boring tasks, when our pets face illness, and empowerment and self-trust.

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Further notes from the episode:

The Pomodoro technique explained - we are huge fans of Oliver Burkeman and his practical (and mindful) approach to productivity - https://www.oliverburkeman.com/time

Author Maggie O'Farrell wrote a beautiful article about the death of her beloved family cat - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/04/death-of-pets-cats-dogs

Some further Headspace notes on grief ... and a meditation - https://www.headspace.com/meditation/grief

And in the Headspace app, Dora has recorded a 10-day course all about Healing After A Breakup , and Andy has recorded a 30-day course all around Grieving

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With consistent meditation practice your pain sensitivity actually decreases. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about dealing with a controlling parent, navigating judgment from others when you are sick, and how to use mindfulness to deal with pain. 

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Keep your wants, examine your expectations. Rosie and Robin answer questions about letting go of wants and desires, but still having that fuel to go after your dreams, managing conflict in romantic relationships, and dealing with extreme PMS.

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There is no such thing as failure. There are just lessons that are learned. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about how to overcome obstacles in the workplace, how to stay mindful while rushing, and how to process emotions after natural disasters.

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Behind every difficult emotion is a need. Sam and Robin answer questions about how to deal with losing sleep while adjusting to adulting, why it’s hard to fall asleep, and what to do when you see younger family members making mistakes.

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Grief is just love with no place to go. Eve and Robin answer questions about how to talk to a parent who doesn’t want to let go, how to deal with family grief, and getting over the fear of leaving a job. 

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The book Eve mentioned:" It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand" by Megan Divine

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Don't let your technique turn into a hidden form of resistance. Sam and Robin talk about getting stuck when doing body scans, struggling to make deeper friendships, and overcoming the feeling of not being good enough.

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As long as you are breathing, there's more right with you than wrong. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about burnout and persistent anger, being broke early in your career, and how to handle relationships with prejudiced people.

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Imagine if you could give your all to the right person. Dora and Robin answer questions about moving on from toxic relationships, listening to your instincts when it comes to partners, and feeling lonely when you are in one place in your life and your friends are in another.

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