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This episode was produced by Andrea Kane and Jennifer Lai.
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Anchoring Autism: How a Father’s Devotion Helped His Son Adapt to the World
In the 1980s, Leland Vittert’s parents were told that nothing could be done about their son’s autism. But that didn’t stop them from trying. In his new memoir, anchor and reporter Vittert reveals his autism diagnosis for the first time and details how his family, especially his f ... Show More
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<p dir="ltr">Have you struggled with chronic pain that just won't go away no matter what you've tried? There are many types of pain—some have unknown origins, and some just seem impossible to treat. But what if there was another way to help your body heal itself, naturally and ef ... Show More
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TAP 214 - Dr Joe Tatta - Heal Your Pain, Heal Your Life
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