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Sep 2024
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How to Stop Pleasing and Start Living

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
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349. How to Stop Pleasing and Start Living Amanda and Glennon answer your questions about friendship, mental health, people pleasing and the difference between boundaries and control.  Discover:  -Why if you’re a person who “goes with the flow” you might want to reconsider; -What to do when you feel the loss of a friend getting into a new relationship; -Th ... Show More
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