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Jul 9
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Do You Think You Are a Burden--Reclaimin...

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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.



Do you ever feel like you are too much? Too emotional? Too needy? If you do, then this episode is for you. Today, Laura is going to talk about where the belief that you are a burden comes from, how to identify it, how to talk to that inner child about it, and then learn to reclaim the space you deserve. You can subscribe today at AccessMore or wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode.



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