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Apr 2023
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#09: The Science of Improving a Bad Mood

Arnold's Pump Club
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The next time you wake up on the wrong side of the bad, you don't need to wait until the next day to feel better. Science suggests there's a 30-minute fix that can flip your mood and help upgrade your day. On this episode of Arnold's Pump Club, you'll learn about the instant mood booster, access a 10-ingredient shopping list that simplifies healthy eating, and hear a special massage from Arnold that he wanted to share with all his listeners.


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