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Mar 2024
1h 51m

Why Bad Boys Feel Good, with Dr. Stephen...

MAYIM BIALIK
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Vagus Nerve Secrets REVEALED: Discover how to feel safe with the groundbreaking creator of the Polyvagal Theory, Dr. Stephen Porges!   Dr. Porges helps us answer all of the important questions, like: - Why are we attracted to "BAD" people? - How can trauma prevent us from accessing the body’s healing resources, AND what is the link between TRAUMA & OBESITY? ... Show More
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