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May 2022
15m 41s

Stop Recreating What Was

The Angry Therapist
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In this episode, John shares some life tips and explores how to stop recreating what was. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come to the wrong place. Marriage family therapist and best selling author, John Kim, shares his life and love revelations as well as insights from his sessions. He pulls the ... Show More
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