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Aug 2019
38m 22s

How to Thrive - Boys do cry

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About this episode

Phrases like ‘Man up’ and ‘boys don’t cry’ are much more damaging than we realise. On this episode, Meggan and Dr Reem chat with artist Swiss and podcaster and coach Alex Manzi about why it’s important for men to express their emotions and show vulnerability

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