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Nov 2021
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EP 183 - Revisiting Positive Self-Talk i...

Drew Linsalata
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Positive self-talk is awesome. But not in the way you may think. When I tell people that positive self-talk is bullshit, I mean that it does not belong in your arsenal in the heat of the moment when experiencing that high anxiety spike or a panic attack. Positive self-talk, mantras and affirmations are great as a setup tool BEFORE things get rough for you. U ... Show More
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