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Aug 2022
49m 7s

Toxic Positivity and The Harm It Causes ...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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How many times did your mother tell you not to swim for half an hour after you eat or not to scratch a bug bite or don’t touch someone who has poison ivy because you can catch it? There is a lot of that summertime advice flying around. This episode begins by looking at whether this advice is true or not. https://www.silive.com/healthfit/2012/07/summer_myths_ ... Show More
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