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May 2022
51m 39s

Joy & Shame: The Wisdom of Fandom

Ten Percent Happier
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When was the last time you allowed yourself a really good, joyful shriek? If that’s not the easiest thing to answer, what about the last time you experienced blissful joy? In this episode, we look at the emotional wallop that comes from true fandom 
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