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Jan 2025
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Happy New Year! As we prepare for the new season of the Psychology Podcast, here's one of our favorites to get you through the holidays. 

This week Scott is joined by sociologist and psychologist, Corey Keyes. Scott and Corey discuss the pervasiveness of languishing in our society today and how to feel alive again. Dr. Keyes explains the 5 psychological vitamins we should all be taking to live life to avoid depression and live life to the fullest.

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