Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and Parenthood

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Seeking guidance in navigating life's unexpected twists and turns? In "Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility, and Parenthood," host, Josephine Atluri, interviews guests who share their personal narratives and expertise to inspire and arm listeners with accessible tools and relevant resources. After listening to each episode, listeners will feel prepared to face life’s challenges mindfully and authentically. Josephine Atluri is a mom of 7 kids, an infertility advocate, freelance writer, certified life and mindfulness coach, and a dedicated mompreneur, She is the author of the popular books, “Mindfulness Journal for Parents” and “5 Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy.” For more information on Josephine Atluri's private meditation sessions, retreats, books, and online workshops, please visit www.jatluri.com and follow her on Instagram at @josephineratluri and @respondingtolifepodcast

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