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Jul 2023
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2. Growing up with depression & learning...

Cassia Tierney Clarke
About this episode

Delving a little into my childhood & teen years, discussing growing up with a 'black dog' (mental health problems) & how to navigate low feelings by accepting that it is a beautiful part of yourself.


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