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Dec 2021
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331: Making Your Crazy Work For You

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Do you ever feel like you're going crazy? Many of us have dysfunctional self-relationships that can create personal and relational issues, making us feel a bit crazy. Listen to today's show to better understand your "crazy" and how to make it work for you.  In this episode with Dr. Mark Borg, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How we someti ... Show More
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