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Nov 2023
10m 33s

Are You Stressed About The Future?

Allison Carmen
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Many people believe that we are currently experiencing an unprecedented era of uncertainty, anxiety, and stress. Listen to this podcast to transform uncertainty into an asset and reshape your outlook of the future to hope and possibility. Additionally, discover more about the highly anticipated audiobook for the bestselling paperback, THE GIFT OF MAYBE: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times, scheduled for release on November 21, 2023, which holds the potential to impact your life for the better!

 

 

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