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Nov 2021
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125. Addictive Psych Meds | Beverley Tho...

MIKHAILA PETERSON
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This episode is sponsored by - - Aurate, get your jewelry at https://auratenewyork.com/mikhaila for 25% off! - Paleo Valley, go to https://paleovalley.com/ and use code 'MP' for 15% off your first purchase! In this episode, Mikhaila hosts Beverley Thomson, a psychiatrist and author. They delve into mental health and the problems with pharmaceuticals. Beverl ... Show More
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