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Dec 2024
38m 46s

Negative Addictions

Oprah
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Original Air Date: December 31, 1986 For some it’s overeating, for others it’s smoking, but other bad habits include nail-biting, overspending and hairpulling. Oprah interviews self-help authors Dr. Shad Helmstetter Ph.D and Bob Meehan and a panel of women to discuss their motivations for quitting their negative additions. Featured expert Bob Meehan passed a ... Show More
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