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Jan 2024
55m 34s

Q&A: Extreme Overthinking, When Do You K...

Sven Erlandson
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Sven is in top form as he again tackles his followers' questions from several online sites at once. Tons of great relationship advice in this episode, plus questions including: How do I deal with an avoidant? How do I know I'm being authentic? How can you fill in for a missing parent? And much more, including Sven's outlook on the mental health field. Please listen in to Lightning Round LXXII! Explicit content.

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