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Jan 2022
32m 32s

Anxiety relief practices to self-heal an...

Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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#575: In this week’s Anxiety Slayer podcast, Shann is speaking with mind-body health specialist, meditation teacher, and acclaimed author of When Women Rise. Be sure to listen in for Michele’s guided relaxation midway through the episode. Dr. Michele Kambolis is Clinical Director of the Harbourside Counseling Centre in Vancouver. She is a mind-body health sp ... Show More
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