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Oct 6
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[Top Episode] The Nervous System’s Bias ...

Sarah Baldwin
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Do you tend to focus on what’s wrong more than what’s working? In this previously-released top episode, Sarah unpacks why our brains and bodies are wired for negativity — and why that doesn’t mean you’re broken or ungrateful. This survival mechanism is actually rooted in the nervous system, which means we can’t just talk or “think” our way out of our experie ... Show More
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