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Apr 2017
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#007 Identity Politics - Where Are They ...

Russell Brand
About this episode
I’m joined by writer Matthew Todd to discuss the crisis of shame facing the LGBT community, the disproportionate link to mental health problems and how taking a lead on trauma recovery could change the world.

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