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Apr 2023
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EP 255 - Anxiety Made Me Terrified To Co...

Drew Linsalata
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When I was struggling with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia, I was terrified to go just 3 or 4 miles from my house the the business I owned. Anxiety made it really difficult for me to go there or stay there for any length of time.This is the second in a series of podcast episodes where I'll take you to places that anxiety, panic, and agoraphobia used t ... Show More
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