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Oct 2022
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115. How Scary Movies Are the Key to Ove...

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#115: In this episode, we discuss how scary movies can give you all the practice you need in accepting anxiety. Watching scary movies may be the easiest way to learn to turn fear into excitement and enjoyment.

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