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May 2024
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The 4 components of body image (Re-issue...

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With the Summer months approaching and the return of beach season, we're re-posting a special episode originally released just after the New Year. In this episode, the Monica looks at the 4 components of body image, and how we can change our minds about our bodies.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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