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Aug 2020
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Episode 6 - Tara Hanna

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Awkward, funny and loveable. Three words to describe our friend and quote on quote “therapist” Tara Hanna. She recounts her confusing experience of the Beirut explosion (0:57). We then talk about ways through which people can get over traumatic experiences (6:25), how she is currently helping people get over the anxiety caused by the blast (11:55), and the short term attention span of Lebanese society (18:35). We also discuss the importance of talking about mental difficulties along with living a proactive life (21:30), and the systemic corruption embedded in Lebanon (24:45).

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