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Jan 2018
19m 5s

Ep. 2: Being On Your Own Side

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Dr. Hanson focuses on the importance of self-compassion - and particularly on why it's important to get "on your own side" in order to create lasting, positive change in the brain. Sponsor Message: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. If you'd like to start making real, positive changes to your brain and your life, bu ... Show More
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