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Apr 2025
43m 35s

Running from Ourselves

Gareth Michael & Kim Jewell
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In this episode of the Practical Spirituality Podcast, Gareth and Kim explore the human tendency to avoid and run away from emotional discomfort, offering an honest and compassionate look at how avoidance shapes personal growth. Kim openly shares her experience of being a "professional runner," setting the tone for a conversation that encourages understandin ... Show More
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