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Mar 2020
22m 54s

Handling Chaos

Brooke Castillo
About this episode

As humans, we tend to stop thinking on purpose when we feel powerless and out of control. But I believe that, although the situation is uncertain, this is an important opportunity to take back the power of our thinking and make our mental health even stronger.

Over the next several days, I’m going to be releasing a series of special episodes to help any of you who may be feeling brain chaos right now.

I’ve got you. I am here to help.

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