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Dec 2024
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Ep. 147 - Loving People From Afar

Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt
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Over the last few episodes, we’ve explored the complexities of managing difficult and toxic relationships. This week on Barb Knows Best, we’re diving deeper into one of the most challenging yet transformative practices: loving people from afar.


Together, we’ll share our experiences and insights, unpacking how to transform relationships filled with pain, stress, or emotional turbulence into something healthier and more peaceful—even if that means redefining the connection from a distance.


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