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Jul 2023
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Ep. 440: Very Special Episode: We Talk A...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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In this Very Special Episode, we explore the subject of regret. We talk about the most common categories of regrets and why reflecting on regret can help us make our lives happier. We share some of our own regrets, and also listeners’ regrets. Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Follow on social media: @GretchenRubin on YouTube @GretchenRubin on TikTok @ ... Show More
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