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Oct 2024
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391. The Power of Small Actions

Feelings & Co
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Don’t feel overwhelmed by the upcoming election. Instead, just find one small thing you can do in your own community. Sami Sage and Emily Amick are authors of the book Democracy In Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives. They are our guest hosts for It’s Going To Be Okay this week. _ If you have anxiety, depression or ... Show More
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