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Nov 2021
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327: Difficult Life Situations And How T...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Dan Shapiro never thought he would have to become his wife's caretaker and raise three kids on his own, but that's just what happened. Life can throw us curve balls and navigating them can become extremely difficult. Listen to today's show to hear Dan's story and know that if you're struggling, you're not alone. In this episode with Dan Shapiro, we discuss r ... Show More
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