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Jan 2022
1h 16m

The smile of denial that keeps you feeli...

PAUL COLAIANNI
About this episode
If you tend to suppress your thoughts and repress your emotions, and put on a smile to show the world, you might be on your way to depression and anxiety. If that's your goal, don't change a thing! However, if you want to change that trajectory, it might be time to make different choices that empower you.  For more episodes visit https://theoverwhelmedbrain. ... Show More
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