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Sep 2023
34m 32s

Are Difficult People Our Greatest Teache...

Gareth Michael & Kim Jewell
About this episode
In this week's episode, Gareth and Kim tackle a topic we all have to deal with from time to time: dealing with difficult people in our lives. They ask whether we may actually benefit from the growth that comes from these challenging interactions, and reflect on their own experiences and the learnings that came from them. They suggest that, rather than seeing ... Show More
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