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Nov 2024
37m 49s

How to Worry Better with Prof Kate Sween...

Edwina Stott
About this episode

Worry doesn't get us anywhere, but figuring out HOW to stop worrying is an impossible task, so how can we do it better?

Well my guest today is an expert in worry - she's going to talk us through why we do it & how to turn it into something that is actually helpful!

Kate Sweeny, is a Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside where she runs the Life Events Lab.

Want to become a podcast sponsor, got some feedback for me or just fancy a chat? Email me - thatshelpful@edstott.com

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