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Oct 2018
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167: Help! My Partner's a Control Freak

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Today's episode is the most honest and open conversation we've had on this podcast to date. We're no different than any other couple when it comes to relationship issues. We've dealt with control issues in our relationship, and we were happy to talk through our struggles with the help of today's guest, Wendi Dumbroff. Listen to today's show if you want an h ... Show More
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