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Feb 2024
7m 29s

CC: The Downside of Being "Strong"

CHRISTINE HASSLER
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In this quickie episode Christine talks about the distinction between being strong and enduring. Often we are praised (and even praise ourselves) for being strong when in actuality we've just endured really hard stuff but suppressing and pushing through. True strength comes from allowing ourselves to completely fall apart.  Listen in for more!

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