518: Why So Much Therapy Doesn't Work (And What Actually Does)

518: Why So Much Therapy Doesn't Work (And Wh...

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517: How a Bloody Trauma Case Cured My Lifelong Blood Phobia

Episode 517: How a Bloody Trauma Case Cured My Lifelong Blood Phobia Hosts: Kevin Cornelius, LMFT Dr. David Burns Episode Summary Can your greatest fear become one of your greatest strengths? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. David Burns shares the remarkable true story of how ...  Show more

 . 37min 42sec
516: The Man Who Was Fired Five Times

The Man Who Was Fired Five Times How Letting Go of Blame Can Transform Your Life Hosts: Kevin Cornelius, LMFT Dr. David Burns What if the biggest obstacle to your happiness isn't your depression, your anxiety, or even the difficult people around you? What if it's the belief that ...  Show more

 . 45min 44sec

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