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Jul 2023
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Ep. 73 – Things We Are No Longer Taking ...

Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt
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In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle dive into tricky situations in life that they are no longer taking ownership of. It’s easy to fall into the habit of feeling responsible for the things that happen around us, especially if we are people-pleasers. Luckily, with awareness, we can start to release this habit, and focus on what we can control and take ow ... Show More
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