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Sep 2021
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24. ALL THE FEELS: Can we experience our...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
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1. Glennon describes how she’s feeling as her oldest leaves for college—and the survival strategy that’s getting her through. 2. The life secret someone told Glennon in early sobriety that changed her life. 3. Amanda discusses the only two strategies that are proven to help us cope with our emotions and become more resilient.  4. How hard feelings always rev ... Show More
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