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Jan 2025
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Ep 15 | Learning Self Compassion Before ...

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In this episode, our hosts Elissa and Amira delve into how compassion shapes the way we live, love, and lead - especially as women. They speak about the wisdom that comes with age, sharing some of the lessons they’ve learned about self-love, relationships, and managing life's complexities. They also explore the concept of impact and how they aim to see positive effects in their lives and in the lives of others through the choices they make.

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Hosts: Elissa Freiha (@freiha), Amira Salah-Ahmed (@amiralx)

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