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Aug 2022
1h 11m

Dealing with Difficult Emotions with Mol...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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We all experience big, difficult feelings, from common emotions like uncertainty, anger, despair, and regret, to difficult experiences like the pains of comparison, burnout, and perfectionism. On today’s episode of Being Well Podcast, Forrest is joined by the wonderful author, coach, and content creator Mollie West Duffy to explore how we can accept those bi ... Show More
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