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Oct 2022
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Changing Old Patterns, Using Psychedelic...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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On this episode of Being Well, Rick and Forrest answer questions from listeners. They explore what they’re still working on in their relationship, how we can disengage from obsessive thoughts and old patterns, Rick’s thoughts on psychedelics and how they can be used with discernment, their views on whether human nature is innately cooperative or competitive, ... Show More
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