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Dec 2021
18m 24s

I Got Into A Fight

The Angry Therapist
About this episode
In this episode, John talks about a fight he almost got into at the gym, what the experience reminded him of, how fast we can snap back to our "old selves," and the importance of responding instead of reacting. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and ... Show More
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