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Jul 2023
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Episode 203: Digital Touch – Can Technol...

DR. JUSTIN LEHMILLER
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Humans are wired to feel good when we get the kind of touch that we want. But when we can’t get that, it’s bad for both our physical and psychological health. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Americans said that they weren’t getting enough intimacy and affection, and this number has only increased since. So how can we fill this touch void in our lives? C ... Show More
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