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Jul 2024
1h 13m

If You’re “Too Self-Aware,” Listen to Th...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Have you ever felt like you knew yourself a little too well? While self-awareness is usually helpful, it can sometimes lead to overwhelm, anxiety, confusion, and self-consciousness. In this episode, Dr. Rick and Forrest explore what we can do if we feel like we’re “too self-aware.”  They begin by identifying some of the issues that can arise with self-awaren ... Show More
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