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Jan 2024
20m 17s

Urgent Message: Your Growth Soil Can Cal...

The Angry Therapist
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In this episode, John explores the importance of using singlehood as a chance to grow and develop yourself. He also highlights the dangers of running away from your pain, and filling it with distractions and other relationships which will "calcify" your growth. Roughly ten minutes of self help in a shot glass. If you're looking for a wine glass, you've come ... Show More
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