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Jan 2023
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Chris Bailey on How a Calm Mind Increase...

Erik Fisher
About this episode
This week I'm excited to share my conversation with Chris Bailey. Chris has been a guest on the show a number of times, and in this episode he unpacks the origins, research, and results of his new book, How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times.  This was a really timely conversation for me and I suspect it will be for you as ... Show More
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