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Have you taken up meditation during the pandemic?

We all struggled during the pandemic with feelings of anxiety, angst and loneliness. In a time of...

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15.12 22 Sep 2020


Have you taken up meditation during the pandemic?


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15.12 22 Sep 2020


We all struggled during the pandemic with feelings of anxiety, angst and loneliness. In a time of such unprecedented uncertainty, many people have sought out mediation and mindfulness as a means of keeping grounded and to stay positive. Apps such as HeadSpace have skyrocketed in popularity in the last 6 months. Have you taken up meditation? Has it had a positive effect on your mental wellbeing? Or do you think it’s just a fad that will soon fade out? Dermot Whelan, broadcaster and comedian, joins Andrea to talk about his meditation journey and the massive benefits it has had on his life. 

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