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Feb 2021
57m 52s

Eric Garland - Working with Addiction & ...

MIND & LIFE INSTITUTE
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In this episode, Wendy speaks with clinical researcher and psychotherapist Eric Garland. Eric has spent his career developing effective ways to use mindfulness and other contemplative approaches for problems like addiction and chronic pain. Their conversation covers many topics, including: how early mystical experiences led him to a contemplative path; the p ... Show More
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