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May 2025
15m 30s

Why It’s So Hard to Communicate When You...

Lizandra Leigertwood
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🚨**LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR SEAT Friday 17th May Midnight BST** 👉Click here for your ticket 👈 Ever found yourself freezing mid-conversation, overreacting to a small comment, or walking away from a talk thinking, “That didn’t come out how I meant it to”? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore why communication feels impossible when you’re triggere ... Show More
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