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Feb 2020
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#3 - On Self-Compassion, Shame and Vulne...

Waheed Jensen
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In the second part of our two-episode series, Aadam and I continue the discussion on self-compassion, shame and vulnerability. In this episode, we talk about connection, shame, feeling worthy and a sense of belonging, vulnerability, and what it really means to be courageous, and then we tie all of these concepts to the struggle of individuals living with SSA ... Show More
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