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Feb 2025
21m 41s

Ep. 213 | F*ck-Ups and Fix-It's: The Sci...

Dr. Daryl Appleton
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Ever bombed a big moment and wondered why you’re such a disaster? Spoiler: your brain’s is wired to be a little cocky and yet...seems to have a knack for screwing up. In this episode of Feelings and Other F Words, we’re diving into why 77% of us flopped hard last year (thanks, science) and tips on how to bounce back without losing your mind. Think of it as your survival guide to life’s inevitable fuck-ups. Expect brain hacks, real talk, and zero judgment and the raw truth on why we are the way we are and just what “the F” to do about it.

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