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Jul 2025
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The fears and insecurities that push awa...

PAUL COLAIANNI
About this episode
If you get close to someone, they see the most vulnerable, deeper part of you. That can be a scary thing, especially if you've been hurt before. And sometimes we feel the need to protect ourself from such scary things. 
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