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Sep 2022
1h 6m

134. HELP: How to Ask for the Help You N...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
About this episode

1. Why sharing your messy middle with someone is a gift and connection builder, not a burden.

2. The reasons why we don’t ask for the help we desperately need.

3. “Vague favs” and why are they a hard No for Amanda.

4. Abby, Glennon, and Amanda each share something they need help with right now.

5. The science behind Help as one of the most effective relationship-enhancing tools, and the best ways to finally ask for it.  

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