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    06 Trauma (Or It's More Common than You'd Think)

    enSeptember 07, 2021

    About this Episode

    In this episode I talk about the many ways in which traumatic events in our lives, big or small, singular or recurring, affect our perceptions, emotions, and even how our brain works, and suggest ways to promote self-awareness and healing.

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