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Feb 2025
59m 16s

What to Do When Your Worst Fears Come Tr...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
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Dr. Rick and Forrest open up the mailbag and answer questions from listeners, many of which focused on anxiety experiences. They start by discussing “dreaded experiences,” and how we can respond when our worst fears come true. Rick then shares how we can respond effectively to feedback, before answering a short question about taking in the good. Forrest and ... Show More
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