Best Akanksha Podcasts (2024)

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The Power of Positivity and Humility with Akanksha Adivarekar 55:00

29d ago55:00

55:00

What would you do if you were cut off from the profession you trained for years to do? In a new continent. In a new culture. Without a network. With the one thing you've dedicated your life to be good at, cut off from you. This is Akanksha Adivarekar story. It's a story about the power of positivity and humility. Of making the best of your situatio…

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Will AI Save Or Enslave Us? 1:15:48

4d ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Is AI to be our Saviour or Enslaver? Every great story is a battle of good vs evil. The question of what role AI plays out in our future is yet to be answered. What is critical is who gets to teach AI. Will it exaggerate the flaws within our own systems or will it bring more humanity? I gathered together a group of people brighter than me to think …

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54. Using Professional Experience Beyond Medicine to Treat the Vocal Cords│Romina Huerta 41:57

1d ago41:57

41:57

Use the term “vocal cords” and most people think of the structure that lets us talk, sing and yell. But these folds of throat tissue do much more. Among their most important functions is sealing off the trachea, or windpipe, when we eat or drink, to keep foods and liquids from getting into our lungs. Romina Huerta, a speech-language pathologist at …

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The Value Of A Mentor 1:02:06

4d ago1:02:06

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Bartholomew Sharpe stole something that made him a fortune. In 1680, he and his men sailed out to central America where they stole a Spanish ship. They discovered an atlas of Spanish sailing charts. They used it to find and raid Spanish ships. On his return to England he was arrested for piracy and brought before the King. The Spanish Ambassador in…

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Adapting Organisations For A Post-Industrial Age With Adaptologist Neil Harrison 46:45

8d ago46:45

46:45

What's the most adaptive species on the planet? Some say rats or cockroaches. Despite being low in the food chain, they adapt to their surroundings. Many stronger and more powerful species have been wiped out long before them. Some that argue that humans are the most adaptive. Our intelligence and co-operation has enabled us to live in every climat…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Michael Yong 2:26

8d ago2:26

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Michael Yong, MD, MPH, MBA, is board certified in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and fellowship-trained in Neurorhinology – Advanced Sinus & Skull Base Surgery. At Pacific Neuroscience Institute®, Dr. Yong provides full-service general Otolaryngology care, with an expertise in sinonasal and skull base disorders. He specializes in using minim…

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Upgrade Your Energy and Vitality With Priyamvada 1:01:47

12d ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Do you want a first class or economy class life? When we travel we have a choice. We can be herded like cattle in economy. Or we can pay a lot more to be treated better. In life we also have the choice. We can have a vibrant and full experience. Or we can be sluggish and have a dull experience. But this time we pay with our effort and discipline. T…

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Clear Your Mental Clutter and Upgrade Your Mental RAM with Niki Vinogradoff 50:06

16d ago50:06

50:06

How much do you spend on a computer? You can buy a Chromebook new for £179. But most of us spend a lot more. Why? Because we've experienced the frustration of rebooting and waiting after crashing. We pay more for more a better processor and higher RAM. Because it means we can do more. And we have to deal with less frustration. How about your capaci…

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Think Neuro Mini: Meet Dr. Michelle Holmes 2:15

15d ago2:15

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Michelle Holmes, OD, is a full-scope optometrist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute®. She sees patients at both the Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center as well as at the Brain Health Center. She is board certified and TLG licensed to treat and manage ocular disease. She prides herself in practicing evidence-based medicine with a genuine enthusiasm fo…

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Mental Health and Gamification with Marc Benevega, Innovation Advocate | Entrepreneur | Children's Book Author x2| Board Member | Indie Game Studio Founder 46:14

18d ago46:14

46:14

How do you deal with culture clashes? How can we be more accepting of differences in cultures? What can we do to be better advocates for children's mental health? How can we gamify mental health ? How do we deal with our own inner monsters? Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or…

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Leading and Influencing Change with Daniel Lock 44:27

25d ago44:27

44:27

Which makes more impact... changing technology or people? Of course the best answer is to make both change in harmony. When companies make a big change in how they work, there's two key factors: 1. Making the technological/organisational/process change. 2. Getting people to adopt and adapt to the change. Project Management developed in the first ha…

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Think Neuro Mini: Understanding Pseudotumor Cerebri with Dr. Alexander Solomon 2:44

22d ago2:44

2:44

Pseudotumor cerebri (PTC), also known as idiopathic intracranial hypertension, is a condition caused by elevated cerebrospinal fluid pressure in the brain. The symptoms of this condition mimic those of a brain tumor, giving it the name pseudotumor cerebri, meaning "false brain tumor." The increased pressure can cause swelling of the optic nerve and…

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Perfect guide for new moms and their lactation journey 40:40

28d ago40:40

40:40

Divya Kapoor is a Certified Lactation Counselor, Birth Educator, podcast host of Birth Agni. She has been the most important part of my postpartum journey with her knowledge and empathy. This episode covers how important is for women to receive the right care after delivery and how to deal with lactation issues. https://www.birthagni.com --- Send i…

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Developing Your Leadership Persona 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

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Becoming a leader is a journey of managing fear. Am I enough? Will I be accepted as an authority? Who am I to lead this group? These fears are at the core of the challenge of leading. In these three mini clips three successful leaders: Clark Ray Thomas Courts Tony Walmsley talk about the challenge of becoming comfortable leading and the skills need…

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53. Understanding the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options for Multiple Sclerosis | Barbara Giesser, MD - Guest Podcast 49:50

29d ago49:50

49:50

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that damages the nerves. It affects about a million people in the U.S., primarily women. Join us for “Multiple Sclerosis Explained” where podcast host Kym Douglas talks with Pacific Neuroscience Institute physician Dr. Barbara Giesser about MS symptoms, the importance of early diagnosis, and the medicatio…

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Integrating Gen Z Into The Workplace 1:16:12

1M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

Let's talk about Gen Z... They're lazy! They're entitled! They want everything yesterday! Or are they the force that is going to change organisations? Is the problem that we've built structures where people are expected to sell their souls for a job? Are we demanding too much and giving too little to employees? Is it time the work-life balance was …

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Making Change Happen Without Force With Paula Anastasiade 43:26

1M ago43:26

43:26

When you want to make a change what do you do? You can force people with a stick. You can entice them with a carrot. Or you can talk it through and agree how to work together. Today Paula Anastasiade goes into organisations and works to make changes happen. Without bribery or force. But through dialogue and listening Change happened through force a…

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Think Neuro Mini: What is Palliative Care? with Dr. Akanksha Sharma 1:36

1M ago1:36

1:36

Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative medicine specialist at the Pacific Brain Tumor Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, CA. To provide extra resources to brain cancer patients suffering from brain tumors such as glioblastoma and their care partners. Dr. Akanksha Sharma is a neuro-oncologist and palliative m…

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What Every Leader Should (But Often Don't) Know About Managing Change 1:06:12

1M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

Careers are made and broken on getting things done... or not. You can devise the most brilliant strategy in the boardroom, but if you can't get people to execute it... you fail. When your success relies on hundreds or thousands of employees, how do you get people on board? How do you ensure projects get people adopting changes to processes or techn…

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Redirecting the postpartum negative energy into positive| Conversation with Natasha Sanoria Kapur 25:02

1M ago25:02

25:02

Postpartum comes with lots of negative emotions. This episode is all about how to redirect the negative energy in us and in relationships and transform it to feed the right energy to our soul. This is a conversation with my friend Natasha. Natasha Sanoria Kapur is a holistic healer, tarot reader and an art teacher. She is cofounder of Paramanada Re…

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Sharpening The Next Generation Of Leaders With Waldemar Zimmer 50:31

2M ago50:31

50:31

If you want to sharpen a knife what do you do? You use a sharpening steel. In the right hands the knife becomes sharper. And then it cuts through with more ease. The world of work is changing. What worked once isn't anymore. We need to cut to the heart of the matter. They say steel sharpens steel. Enter Waldemar Zimmer the steel to sharpen the next…

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Think Neuro Mini: The Gut-Brain Connection with Dr. Melita Petrossian 3:19

1M ago3:19

3:19

You're probably hearing a lot more about the "human microbiome" these days. It's the collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that lives alongside us, inside and out. Some of these organisms are beneficial, and some are harmful. There is growing evidence that bad actors in our digestive tract may produce toxins that travel along the vagus nerve t…

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Is it ok to hurt your child? what to do when you feel like doing it? 9:55

2M ago9:55

9:55

Parenthood is overwhelming, but for a child every phase of life is challenging. Let's learn what to do when you feel like hitting your child or screaming at him or her. How to let the moment pass and what to do if you have done a mistake. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manomanjan/message…

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Lead With Purpose, Serve With Humility And Inspire Through Actions With Muhammad Mehmood 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

1:10:15

They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. My guest on today's episode is the living embodiment of that motto. He has been challenged in every way and still found a way to succeed. Today he's helping others to lead more successfully. Muhammad Mehmood crossed continents to take up a job in the UK National Health Service. When he g…

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Merging Coaching and Tech 42:54

2M ago42:54

42:54

What do you get if you combine data science, coaching and a team? A happy team coached by Giannis Chatzidis. Giannis is a Data Scientist. Team Leader. And a Coach. He found purpose and joy in merging tech and coaching to help people reach their full potential. He shares his journey and process in our conversation.…

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Treating Strabismus at PNI with Dr. Alexander M. Solomon 2:20

2M ago2:20

2:20

Strabismus, commonly referred to as “crossed eyes” or “lazy eye,” is a visual condition characterized by an improper alignment of the eyes. In individuals with strabismus, the eyes do not work together as a coordinated pair, causing one eye to be misaligned relative to the other. This misalignment can be constant or intermittent and can affect one …

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Lessons From Pro Football Managers's On Managing Teams 1:16:05

2M ago1:16:05

1:16:05

What if everything you did at work was being reported and analysed... in public! Every decision was pulled apart in the media. Every failure was booed by tens of thousands of people. There was a running critique on social media. When feedback is this immediate there is no hiding. Two Football Managers shared how they manage pressure, ego's and extr…

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Mom-o-manjan: Taking one day at a time mommies Ft. Supriya Maheshwari 31:57

2M ago31:57

31:57

Leaving your job after your child's birth, keeping a nanny or not, saying no to unwanted rituals and customs, a new mom has to make many decisions which gives her anxiety and stress. Let's talk about them on this episode with wellness coach Supriya Maheshwari, a proud mom of two. Follow Supriya on https://www.instagram.com/fitwithsupriya/ --- Send …

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Becoming Whole With Clark Ray 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

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In one moment, everything in your life can change! Three months ago Clark lived that moment. A careless SUV driver smashed into his motorbike. Breaking 5 ribs, his sternum, right shoulder, collarbone and two vertebrae. An event like this changes everything. But Clark is not your average guy. He already operated from the 10th Man. The principle that…

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52. Navigating New Frontiers: Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy at TRIP | Micah Linton, PsyD & Juliana Hudson, LCSW 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

In the complex landscape of mental health, a revolution is underway: psychedelic-assisted therapy. At the forefront of this movement is the TRIP Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. The Treatment & Research In Psychedelics Center is breaking new ground, treating patients with ketamine-assisted therapy as well as conducting rigorous clinical tr…

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The Team Manager's Responsibility 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

You're in charge of a team... How do you spend your time? Are you a Leader or a Manager? What's your key responsibilities? How do you create a culture that performs? These were some of the topics we discussed. The panel was... Matthew Ward Muhammad Mehmood Johan Meyer and me, Rob McPhillips.By Rob McPhillips

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Mom-o-manjan motivation for new moms 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

After a gap of almost a year, I m posting an episode as a new mommy! It had been a roller coaster ride and I m still on it. So here is an introduction of this season of Manomanjan and it really means refreshing hearts of new moms out there! Let's figure it out together this season with no unsolicited advice just conversation that you can relate to.…

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Getting People Unstuck At Work With Johan Meyer 35:34

2M ago35:34

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When we're stuck in our careers, how do we get unstuck? How do we get recognition and value for our efforts? How do we avoid being misunderstood in our communications? This was what Johan Meyer and I discussed in this podcast episode.By Rob McPhillips

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Think Neuro Mini: Pacific Spine Health Center with Dr. Jian Guan 1:31

2M ago1:31

1:31

Dr. Jian Guan is a fellowship trained neurosurgeon with a special focus on complex spine surgery at Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Dedicated to the care of patients with spine and neck conditions, he practices at PNI-South Bay / Spine Institute at Little Company of Mary in Torrance, California. With over 75 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Guan has…

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What Gen Z Want From Life And Work with Sandy De Jesus 57:12

2M ago57:12

57:12

If life is a river, Sandy De Jesus is diving right in! He's an experiencer of life. A Seeker of truth. And a Creator of the future. From class clown to entertaining, engaging and educating on social media. Sandy is about the same age as my eldest daughter. He told me about his journey and how he sees life. We talked a lot about the generation diffe…

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Getting Smart People To Soar with Sarah Grunieson 45:25

3M ago45:25

45:25

Imagine we could take x-rays and see people’s emotions You could see the layers of hurt and pain. You could see the fears and insecurities. You could see a tiny seed of potential. You could soothe the pain and reassure the fears. Then you could take that seed and bring it into a safe incubator. You’d water it. And nurture it until it sprouts. The s…

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Essential Tremor with Dr. Natalie Diaz 5:07

2M ago5:07

5:07

Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in humans, and its causes are among the most mysterious. It’s a neurological condition that causes involuntary shaking. It can begin in one’s 20s or 30s, or much later in life. Dr. Natalie Diaz treats essential tremors. Its origins may be unknown, but there are treatments. The first step is to t…

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Embracing The Journey of Change 46:13

3M ago46:13

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When everything changes what stays constant? We live in a world where the world is rapidly changing. Technology becomes obselete. We are continually changing. Lisa Cunningham Delauney has been exploring change for decades. An early proponent of Change Management professionally. She has also experienced change personally. Living in nine countries an…

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Minimally Invasive Neuro-ophthalmology Surgery with Dr. Howard Krauss 3:02

3M ago3:02

3:02

Sometimes the best surgery is no surgery. That's what Howard R. Krauss, MD believes. Dr. Krauss is one of the four founders of Pacific Neuroscience Institute, and Director of the Pacific Eye, Ear and Skull Base Center. He is a surgical neuro-ophthalmologist specializing in diagnostic neuro-ophthalmology, including visual field analysis and optical …

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Leadership Lessons From Leading Hybrid Teams with Paul Chen 29:24

3M ago29:24

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How do you lead a remote or hybrid team? The world has changed after Covid and the genie isn't going back in the box. We have to get used to a world where we work with people we don't regularly see. We have to become more flexible and face new challenges. Curious about what leading a tech team in a modern world I spoke to Paul Chen about the work h…

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What's The Equation For A Winning Team? 1:03:10

3M ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Stories are inspiring and they can teach us lessons about what works. But they also have their limitations. Stories have specific characters and are bound within a context. Someone in a different situation with a different style might not be able to replicate that. Maths is the language of purity. An equation abstracts what is universally true. As …

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Unlocking The Potential In Your Team 46:28

3M ago46:28

46:28

How do you unlock the potential in your people? The basic constraint in your business is in your people. When you can unlock that potential, you turn your team into an elite team. The million dollar question is how to unlock that potential. Saieed Sadeghzadeh has some interesting thoughts on how to unlock that potential. As someone who grew up in t…

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What Is Moyamoya Disease? with Dr. Adi Iyer 4:10

3M ago4:10

4:10

Moyamoya disease is a rare neurovascular condition that can affect both children and adults and is caused by progressive narrowing or blockage of the major blood vessels supplying the brain. The result is a lack of necessary blood flow to the brain, which can cause stroke, mini-stroke (TIA – transient ischemic attack) or bleeding into the brain. Nu…

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Can You Manage People? 57:13

3M ago57:13

57:13

Is it possible to manage people? If not, how do Managers hold people accountable and manage projects? How do we distinguish between Leaders and Managers? These were some of the questions Matthew Ward helped me to clarify my thinking on in this fascinating hour long podcast episode.By Rob McPhillips

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Tuning Leaders In Through Transformational Conversations 1:04:05

3M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Have you ever listened to a piano that was off-key? The Pianist could be trying their best. Yet, whatever they do it won't sound right. Until the piano gets re-tuned it was always be that bit out. Sometimes people are a little off-key. There's something that isn't working. We can all know it. But how do you get them tuned back in? When a leader is …

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51. Cochlear Implants, Once a Luxury, Are Helping More People Hear | Dr. Rebecca Lewis 37:29

3M ago37:29

37:29

For people with hearing loss, properly-fitted hearing aids can be a miracle, restoring sounds of life that have been lost to aging or disease. But sometimes hearing aids aren’t enough, or a patient’s hearing deteriorates beyond the devices’ capabilities. Then, it’s time to consider cochlear implants—small electronic devices that go beyond hearing a…

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How To Perform In The Moments That Matter Most Under Pressure 1:14:18

3M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

How do we perform under match pressure in the moments that matter most? That's what I discussed with Tony Walmsley - Performance Specialist in the first episode of the relaunched Unified Team Podcast. I've often shared ideas and examples of how football managers unify their teams. So I was thrilled to have the chance from someone who's spent 30 yea…

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Think Neuro Mini: Welcome to the Pituitary Disorders Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute 4:11

3M ago4:11

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Our multidisciplinary team is here to help you and your loved ones understand your condition and determine an optimal treatment plan. Because of our expertise, we treat many patients with the most challenging of pituitary and skull base tumors, including many with prior treatments (recurrent or residual tumors) and patients who have been deemed “no…

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Think Neuro Mini: What are Chordomas? with Santosh Kesari, MD, PhD 2:30

4M ago2:30

2:30

Chordomas are rare tumors of the brain and spine that have limited surgical and neuro-oncological treatments. Learn about potential new treatment from a clinical trial published in 2023.By Pacific Neuroscience Institute

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Breaking Chains: Talk Show with Akanksha and Arjun on Substance Addiction 28:30

4M ago28:30

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Welcome to "Talk Show with Akanksha and Arjun on Substance Addiction," the podcast where raw and real conversations unfold about the journey of addiction and the path to recovery. Join us as we navigate the complex landscape of substance abuse with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding addiction. In each episod…

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