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Apr 2021
1h 41m

The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
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CAUTION ADVISED: Themes of an adult nature. Do you have a voice inside your head? For most of us, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. And we often turn to this voice for guidance, ideas and wisdom. But sometimes this voice can lead us down a rabbit hole of negative self-talk and endless rumination. So, is it possible to take back control and harness the power ... Show More
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