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Aug 2023
29m 12s

Pulling Themes From Our Relationships

The Angry Therapist
About this episode
In this episode, John and Vanessa talk about the revelations they have while writing a book together, and pulling themes from their past and current relationships. John and Vanessa are launching their second ever couples retreat on Sept 8-10th!   Escape to Idyllwild, California, for an unforgettable weekend retreat tailored exclusively for couples. Nestled ... Show More
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