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Jul 2021
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311. To Abstain or to Moderate

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About this episode

I'm discussing the idea of abstinence versus moderation, and I’m basing this conversation around an idea that I learned from the author Gretchen Rubin. I’m sharing the pros and cons of both abstinence and moderation, and how you can decide which one is the best approach for you.

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