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May 2022
57m 19s

Changing Old Patterns, Self-Awareness, a...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
About this episode
Dr. Rick and Forrest Hanson open up the mailbag to explore a variety of listener questions. They talk about what causes our brains to become attached to unwanted habits, how to know which of your thoughts are worth listening to, and the pros and cons of saying "kind of." They then consider how to improve sibling relationships, and what to do with the positiv ... Show More
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