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Apr 2021
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690 - How Nostalgia Can Be Beneficial

Gregg Clunis
About this episode

In this episode, we look at nostalgia and how it can be beneficial to us. 

Written By: Sophie Sumpter | https://www.instagram.com/sorosum/

Hosted By: Gregg Clunis | https://www.instagram.com/greggclunis/

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Resources:

Robert Yaniz Jr. (2018). Is There a Dark Side to Nostalgia? Rewire. 
https://www.rewire.org/dark-side-nostalgia/.

Sheri Jacobson. (2020). Nostalgia - Is Missing the Past  Good or Bad for You? Harley Therapy. https://www.harleytherapy.co.uk/counselling/nostalgia-good-or-bad.htm

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