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Dec 2024
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Why Nothing Makes You Happy

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In today's episode, Dr. K explores anhedonia, where it comes from, how it is affected by trauma, and what it does to our reward circuitry. Check out more mental health resources here! https://bit.ly/3xsk6fE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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