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Oct 2022
32m 54s

Overcoming Social Anxiety

Alex Cooper
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Anxiety sucks and we all experience it at some point. It can put a strain on your relationships, cause you to skip social events, and overall cause you physical and emotional discomfort. But we can’t allow anxiety to control our lives. This week, clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Smith is here with the answers. She provides tangible advice on how to manage all ... Show More
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