Vanessa: Surviving the fear that 'everyone leaves'

Vanessa: Surviving the fear that 'everyone le...

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Kristin: Let yourself be excited about friendship

Kristin recognizes she feels isolated and alone, at least in part because she’s kept people at a distance to protect herself from getting hurt. Dr. Hillary uses her own relationship with Kristin to model friendship and the excitement that can come from deep connection. 

Guided meditation: The shape of breathing

As we wind down the season, Dr. Hillary McBride invites you to catch your breath and feel yourself in this particular moment. Imagining as you exhale that this breath could support you in the practice of letting go. 

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