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Oct 2022
2h 50m

John McAvoy: From Life Sentence to Life ...

Rich Roll
About this episode
If you’re someone who actually believes that people don’t change, prepare for a major mindset shift.Meet John McAvoy. Returning for his 2nd appearance on the podcast, John is positive transformation rendered in human form—and his story is one of the most compelling, improbable, inspirational, and cinematic tales you will ever be privileged to hear. The McA ... Show More
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