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Nov 2022
28m 8s

Waking with anxiety and can’t get back t...

Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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#615 This week, we’re responding to questions from our Private Facebook Group about waking with anxiety in the middle of the night and not being able to get back to sleep.   For more resources for calming anxiety, join us on our Patreon where you will find all our guided relaxations and Tapping Sessions. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/anxietyslayer   ... Show More
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