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Jan 2023
40m 3s

When Life Breaks You Open

Oprah
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Original Airdate: January 14, 2009 If you feel stuck, unhappy, or miserable this show may help you break free. Taking a deeper dive into the book Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow by Elizabeth Lesser, we hear from those who've dealt with life's tragedies and come out on the other side with a new perspective. Your life is speaking to you. Now, ... Show More
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