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Apr 2025
36m 44s

Can We Care Too Much?

Gareth Michael & Kim Jewell
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In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the emotional struggle many people face—the pendulum swing between caring too much and shutting down completely. They reflect on how this imbalance can lead to emotional exhaustion, isolation, and burnout. Kim shares her personal experience with over-caring and the frustration of ... Show More
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