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    Are you interested in working with me one on one? I work with individuals, couples, and athletes in one on one sessions from all over the world. Head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire and book an appointment. 

    Huge welcome back to my good friend Raul Aparici. This is Raul's second time on the show and his first episode was a huge hit. He works closely with Alain de Botton, a man who's work has both inspired me and made me think more deeply about how I view myself and love.

    Raul and I discuss many things around relationships, relational self-awareness, and the dynamics we get ourselves into with our romantic partners.

    Raul Aparici is a coach, speaker, consultant and facilitator. He is the Faculty Lead at The School of Life where he delivers B2B and B2C workshops on different emotional skills. He is a faculty member on the Postgraduate Coaching and the MSc Coaching Programme at Birkbeck, University of London. With a diverse background which includes a career in the fitness industry, a BA in English Literature and an MA in Critical Theory, he likes to match academic insights with real life wisdom

    You can find more about Raul here https://www.raulaparici.com/ and find him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisraul/

    Warmly,
    Nico Barraza
    @FeedTheSoulNB
    www.nicobarraza.com

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