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Aug 25
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Firing Your Mental Health Provider: Endi...

Gabe Howard & Dr. Nicole Washington
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Do you feel trapped in a therapy or psychiatry relationship that feels stagnant, unsettling, or just plain wrong? This episode pulls no punches as hosts Gabe Howard — who lives with bipolar disorder — and Dr. Nicole Washington — a board certified psychiatrist — tackle the uncomfortable question most people think about but rarely voice: “How, and when, is it ... Show More
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