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Feb 2023

36m 15s

What are my needs? (Part 1)

Jake Ernst & Simon Paluck

About this episode

This Isn't Therapy...this is a (part 1) conversation about our needs - what are they? Why is everyone talking about them? And how do you know if your needs are being met? What follows is a funny and fabulous convo about Primal, Survival, and Growth needs (oh my!) This episode is essential for anyone out there wondering: what are my needs?!

Creators & Guests

Jake Ernst - Host
Simon Paluck - Host

Hello, hi! Follow us on Instagram: @notatherapypodcast⁣
Jake Ernst: @mswjake
Simon Paluck: @directedbysimon ⁣⁣

Episode Mixed by Jordan Paluck

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