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Sep 2023
23m 51s

Bonus 1: Dr. Hillary McBride

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Host Simon Kent Fung sits down with trauma therapist Dr. Hillary McBride to delve deeper into the mental health dimensions of Dear Alana. This episode contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. Listener discretion is advised. --------------------------------- ... Show More
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