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Apr 2024
1h 17m

How to Make the Most of Your 20s with Dr...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Twentysomethings are bombarded with misinformation, hype, and contradictory messages that pull them in many different directions. Dr. Meg Jay, a specialist on what she calls the “defining decade,” joins Forrest to explore how we can navigate this transformative and often anxiety-provoking time in our lives. They discuss the biggest misunderstandings about ou ... Show More
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