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    #27: Reasoning your way out of fear

    enJuly 17, 2009
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    About this Episode

    Applying reasoning skills to overcoming fears is an uphill battle. That's because the emotions we feel push us against accepting truthful reasoning. That's because our fictional, or false beliefs often make us feel better emotionally.

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