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Nov 2018
1h 42m

FOMO, Shame & People Pleasing - Mary Hol...

PAUL GILMARTIN
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The improviser/actor (UCB's Wild Horses) opens up about her struggles with feeling like a fraud, people pleasing, shame, FOMO, feeling undeserving or that her authentic self is just too much for people. Older episodes can be found ad-free exclusively at Stitcher Premium for $4.99/month.  Get one month free with offer code MENTAL at signup at www.StitcherPrem ... Show More
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