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May 2022
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#133 | Compassion Changes Everything w/ ...

Dr. Michael Brown
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How do we respond to the fear and frustration at the intersection of the personal and political?  Prompted by the Supreme Court’s draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Dr. Michael Brown and Amy Seiffert share how a commitment to compassion in the face of complexity can deepen our connection to others.

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