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Jan 2023
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Rewind with Dr. Maya Shankar: Don’t Chan...

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This week's Rewind features cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. We’re often so hard on ourselves for what we view as our negative qualities. Today, Dr. Shankar explores how to see the silver linings in our faults and embrace every aspect of ourselves. If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check ou ... Show More
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