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Oct 2022
12m 5s

250: One Secret to a Light(er) Heart

with Emily P. Freeman
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Doing the next right thing won't necessarily protect us from harm, regret, or embarrassment. But hopefully, it can be a practice that keeps us present, moving, and from being too hard on ourselves. Listen in.   Links + Resources From This Episode:
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