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Aug 2022
26m 44s

Dr. K is Anxious and Overwhelmed

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Dr. K roleplays as a coaching client that is anxious and overwhelmed, talking about uncertainty, problems you can interact with immediately, curiosity, and more! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/healthygamergg/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad c ... Show More
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