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Dec 2024
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The Winter Mindset: How Norwegians Love ...

THE ART OF MANLINESS
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When people think about winter, they often focus on the negatives: the cold, the dark, and the seasonal depression the season can bring. But my guest today questions whether winter really has to be so miserable and says that by changing our mindset, we can actually learn to enjoy and even thrive during this season. Kari Leibowitz is a psychologist and the a ... Show More
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