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#341 How to Break Free From Repeating Patterns with Dr. Gillian O'Shea Brown

In today’s expert episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown, NYU professor, psychotherapist, and author of “Psyche’s Awakening: A Guide to Emotional and Somatic Healing Through the Wisdom of Greek Myth.” We dive into why we keep repeating the same relationship patterns (rom ...  Show more

#340 Recognizing Your Traitor Within with Jessica Anne Pressler

In today's expert episode, I'm joined by psychotherapist and author Jessica Anne Pressler to discuss her new fiction novel, Your Traitor Within. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, why she chose storytelling to illuminate cycles of self-abandonment and toxic relationshi ...  Show more

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