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Feb 2024
53m 20s

Examining Friendships with Devi Brown

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About this episode

In this episode, Devi explores the topic of friendship and how to prioritize and cultivate meaningful connections. She reflects on the transformations in her own friendships and shares her practices for evaluating and nurturing relationships. Devi emphasizes the importance of authenticity, setting boundaries, being present in real-life relationships, scheduling social media detox and creating space for new connections.

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