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May 21
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Are Our Brains Truly Wired for Stress?

Polysleep Studio
About this episode

Why does your brain feel like it’s stuck in overdrive—even when life seems good?

In this powerful episode of The Wake Up Call, Dr. Lara Patriquin, doctor and happiness expert, reveals why we’re so stressed—and, more importantly, what we can do to regain control.

The best part? Managing stress is totally within your reach, and Dr. Lara shares practical tools to help you get there.

You won't want to miss this!


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