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Oct 2023
17m 48s

How Do I Stop Being Toxic?

The Angry Therapist
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In this episode, John dives into an important listeners' question: I feel like I can never stop my toxic behaviors. How do I change? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/angry and start building a better relationship with yourself. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a ... Show More
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