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Oct 2018
21m 33s

Why Our Brains Aren't Programmed To Face...

Dr Daniel & Tana Amen
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Throughout our lives, there will inevitably be times we face rejection. Whether it's the outcome of a job interview or asking out a crush, rejection can radically affect our self-esteem. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Tana Amen is joined by her daughter Chloe, an aspiring actress, for a conversation on why it's so important to reframe the way we think about rejection.

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