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Jun 2019
20m 25s

Learning to deal with Catastrophic Think...

Shann Vander Leek & Ananga Sivyer
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#452: We're talking about how to handle catastrophic thoughts with breathing, creative activities, and mindfulness. Listen in to hear our personal tips and tactics for calming our own unruly thoughts.   June is Slay Your Anxiety Attacks Month We have a special offer for you to get you started with our step-by-step course.   In this course, you will find ... Show More
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