Best Criticalthinking Podcasts (2025)

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552: From Ditch Digger to 9-Figure CEO: Building a Business That Runs Without You 42:12

5h ago42:12

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What if your company’s success depends less on what you build and more on what your people are chasing? For Ken Rusk, digging ditches became the foundation for building something far more valuable: a company where employees don’t just show up to work — they show up for their lives. In this episode, I speak with Ken Rusk, nine-figure entrepreneur an…

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S04E33 - BigFootage: The Secret of Bigfoot pt 2 1:03:58

13h ago1:03:58

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We're back with part two of our 2-part coverage of the 1976 episode of The Six Million Dollar Man that introduced a generation of kids to Bigfoot, and the idea that the creature might be interconnected with space aliens living inside a California mountain.Related Links: The Bionic Book by Herbie Pilato (affiliate link) Operation Plowshare The Six M…

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Skeptics Guide #1036 1:49:47

2d ago1:49:47

1:49:47

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1036 May 12th 2025 Segment #1. Dumbest Word of the Week moxibustion Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Cold Plunges https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cold-water-plunge-workout-muscle News Item #2 – The End of Life https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/ever-wondered-when-life-on-earth-will-e…

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551: Microsoft Director on How to Empower Anyone to Innovate 51:26

5d ago51:26

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What if the key to driving real innovation isn’t genius, but orchestration? Innovation is often seen as the domain of visionaries or tech geniuses. But in this episode, JoAnn Garbin, former Director of Innovation at Microsoft Cloud and co-author of The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, shows that true innovation is a craft: one grounded i…

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New clear nuclear news, with Jason Donev 1:26:54

5d ago1:26:54

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Prof. Jason Donev is tenured at the University of Calgary. He leads the world’s largest and most used energy resource for adults, www.EnergyEducation.ca. As a reviewer for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Prof. Donev works to help people understand nuclear power's role in providing reliable energy without emitting greenhouse gases. Ja…

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A Conversation With Cyril Peupion, CEO of Work Smarter Live Better (WSLB) 47:56

6d ago47:56

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In this conversation, Cyril Peupion shares his journey from a corporate leader to the founder of Work Smarter Live Better (WSLB), emphasizing the importance of learning effective work habits. He discusses the challenges he faced in writing his book and the significance of giving back to others. Cyril highlights the power of team alignment and setti…

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550: Artist, Leader, and Yale Fellow Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir on Rethinking Leadership Through Intuition and Inner Clarity 58:26

7d ago58:26

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What if the leadership edge you’re looking for doesn’t come from working harder, but listening deeper? We talk often about productivity, performance, and pushing through. But few conversations explore the quieter forces shaping our best decisions, like intuition. In this episode, I speak with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, a director, writer, systems thin…

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S04E32 - BigFootage: The Secret of Bigfoot pt 1 52:50

8d ago52:50

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Karen joins Blake to discuss the influential 2-part episodes of The Six Million Dollar Man that introduced a generation of kids to Bigfoot, and the idea that the creature might be interconnected with space aliens living inside a California mountain. This is part one of a two-part special edition. The patron edition has extended footage and no moder…

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Skeptics Guide #1035 1:55:59

9d ago1:55:59

1:55:59

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1035 May 7th 2025 Segment #1. Quickie with Bob Nuclear Fusion Rocket https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/pulsar-fusion-unveils-nuclear-fusion-rocket-for-space-travel Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Falling Space Debris https://www.space.com/space-exploration/satellites/scientists-chased-…

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549: Anesthesiologist and Reality TV Star on How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection 52:49

12d ago52:49

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Dr. Tiffany Moon isn’t just breaking stereotypes — she’s rewriting the script. In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Moon — board-certified anesthesiologist, founder of Aromasthesia, and former cast member of Bravo’s Real Housewives — opens up about what it really takes to balance ambition, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and public scrutiny. From immigrating…

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548: Experiencing The American Dream with Mark Matson 59:03

14d ago59:03

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What if the financial advice you trust is actually hurting your future? Mark Matson believes it is, and he has the data to prove it. In this episode, I sit down with Mark Matson, founder of Matson Money and a pioneer in the evidence-based investing movement. With over $10 billion in assets under management, Mark has helped thousands of families and…

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S04E31 - Catching Up May 2025 43:06

15d ago43:06

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Blake and Karen take a minute to catch their breath and talk about where things are in their lives and what's up next in MonsterTalk news. Links: Bitch: The Journey of a Word Adhesive Capsulitis Idiopathic Illnesses Mechanical Turk Speaking Machine Replica of Speaking Machine (YouTube) Wolfgang von Kempelen Deep Mind Deep Blue Marvin Minsky John Mc…

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Skeptics Guide #1034 1:59:43

16d ago1:59:43

1:59:43

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1034 April 30th 2025 Segment #1. News Items News Item #1 – Internet Fakes Precede Violence https://theconversation.com/memes-and-conflict-study-shows-surge-of-imagery-and-fakes-can-precede-international-and-political-violence-233055 News Item #2 – Lab Grown Teeth https://www.livescience.com/health/lab…

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547: First African American Astronaut to Walk in Space on Lessons from His Missions and Embracing Infinite Possibilities 56:44

19d ago56:44

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 547, an interview with Bernard Harris, an astronaut, physician, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and author of Embracing Infinite Possibilities: Letting Go of Fear to Find Your Highest Potential. In this episode, Bernard Harris, the first African American astronaut to walk in space, shares his experiences and d…

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The 7 Mountains Mandate: The Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy (with Matthew Boedy) 49:24

19d ago49:24

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Christian nationalism, by its very nature, is anti-democratic. I have come to believe that not only is this true, but it poses a serious threat to democracy not just in America, but indeed the world. With Donald Trump back in power--aided and abetted by another overwhelming majority of evangelicals--we are seeing the guardrails blown through and de…

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A little less livestock, a lot more action - with Mark Lynas 59:22

19d ago59:22

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Mark Lynas is the author of several environmental books, including Seeds of Science (2018), Our Final Warning (2020), and the forthcoming Six Minutes to Winter. Until 2024 he was research and climate lead with the Alliance for Science at the Boyce Thompson Institute, an affiliate of Cornell University. Mark is now the policy lead with the pro-scien…

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546: Renowned Experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener on Radical Listening 54:31

21d ago54:31

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 546, an interview with the authors of Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection, Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener. Most conversations barely scratch the surface, because true connection isn’t just about hearing words, it’s about listening with purpose and presence. In this episode,…

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S04E30 Dinos & Dragons - Part 2 34:55

22d ago34:55

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This is part two of our two part look at Dragons and how these mythical beasts are being used to promote Creationism. Our guest is Dr. Philip Senter and he's the author of a new book about this topic. We use the word bullsh!t a lot in this episode so I slapped an explicit tag on - but I don't think it's too explicit otherwise. Get Dr. Senter's book…

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Skeptics Guide #1033 1:35:45

23d ago1:35:45

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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1033 April 23rd 2025 Segment #1. Quickie with Steve Game Transfer Phenomenon https://theness.com/neurologicablog/game-transfer-phenomenon/ Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Geoengineering https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/22/uk-scientists-outdoor-geoengineering-experiments?utm_sourc…

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545: CIA Hacker to Tech Entrepreneur: How Cybersecurity Can Make or Break Your Business 54:49

26d ago54:49

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From CIA hacker to cybersecurity advisor to a U.S. President. Now trusted by Fortune 500 companies, international banks, and leaders like Bill Gates. (And he almost missed the CIA meeting... because it was raining.) "Something told me, it was a Thursday afternoon. ... and something told me, you have to go to the co-op office today. You have to go t…

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A Conversation With Richard Giles, Group Finance Director of Parkdean Resorts 39:18

27d ago39:18

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In this episode of the Failure Gap, Richard Giles shares his unique journey from studying English literature to becoming a group finance director. He emphasizes the importance of passion in leadership, the need for effective communication, and the role of people in driving transformation. Richard discusses the challenges of navigating change, the s…

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544: Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review on the Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift 50:20

28d ago50:20

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What can a $2B concert tour teach us about business strategy? Quite a lot. We often speak about innovation and reinvention in the corporate world. Yet, few embody it as consistently and successfully as the artist and strategist Taylor Swift. In this episode, I spoke with Kevin Evers, Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and author of There’s No…

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S04E29 - Dinos & Dragons - Part 1 31:30

29d ago31:30

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This is part one of our two part look at Dragons and how these mythical beasts are being used to promote Creationism. Our guest is Dr. Philip Senter and he's the author of a new book about this topic. Get Dr. Senter's book here: The Real Story of Dinosaurs and Dragons Read more about "The Dragon of Bologna" Another Book about fake historical zoolog…

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Skeptics Guide #1032 1:36:15

1M ago1:36:15

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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1032 April 16th 2025 Segment #1. Dumbest Thing of the Week https://knewz.com/world/an-encounter-with-a-ufo-turned-russian-soldiers-into-stone-alleged-cia-report-contains-its-details/ Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – Where Did Water Come From https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135…

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543: Co-founder of Peak 360 Wealth Management on Understanding Embodied Wealth 50:53

1M ago50:53

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 543, an interview with the author of The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money, Elizabeth Husserl. Many people chase wealth as a number, but the truth is that true wealth is more than just money in the bank. In this episode, Elizabeth challenges common assumptions about financial success and…

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Nigerian Nightmare: The personal toll of being a Humanist, with Mubarak Bala 1:16:31

1M ago1:16:31

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Mubarak Bala was born in Nigeria's Kano State, on the southern coasts of the Sahara Desert, in 1984. He was schooled in both the Islamic and modern education system. This makes him an outlier, since most families believe the two school systems are mutually exclusive. Boko, Western Education, is Haram, or unIslamic. When Mubarak started doubting the…

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A Conversation With Jon Marcus, President of Rose Sisters Chips 49:29

1M ago49:29

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In this episode of the Failure Gap, Jon Marcus shares his journey from a successful corporate career to launching Rose Sisters Chips, a family business centered around a cherished tortilla recipe. He discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of community support, and the dynamics of working with family. Jon emphasizes…

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542: Chief Investment Officer at T. Rowe Price on the Psychology of Leadership 48:00

1M ago48:00

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 542, an interview with the author The Psychology of Leadership: Timeless principles to improve your management of individuals, teams… and yourself!, Sébastien Page. Ever wondered what truly drives successful leaders and how psychology plays a role? In this episode with Sébastien Page, we explore the habits, mindse…

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S04E28 The Victor Hotel Ghost 47:48

1M ago47:48

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Matt & Karen went out for a little getaway weekend to Victor, Colorado and ended up investigating the allegedly haunted Victor Hotel. Did Eddie die in the hotel elevator? Was Matt caught in embarrassing circumstances? Find out inside! The show notes here won't show the images so you'll need to hop over to our episode webpage to see them. https://ww…

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Skeptics Guide #1031 1:46:45

1M ago1:46:45

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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1031 April 9th 2025 Segment #1. From TikTok Flat Earthers Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – De-Extincting the Dire Wolf https://theness.com/neurologicablog/de-extincting-the-dire-wolf/ News Item #2 – What Experts Really Think About AI https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01123-x News Item #3…

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541: One of the World’s Leading Management Thinkers on Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI 46:53

1M ago46:53

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 541, an interview with the author of Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI, Faisal Hoque. In this episode, Faisal shares his journey from his early days developing software to becoming a business leader focused on strategy and impact. Faisal talks about how Eastern philosophy, particularly Buddhism, influ…

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Helping People To Escape From Christianity (with Tim Mills) 1:19:11

1M ago1:19:11

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It's finally arrived! This week's long-overdue discussion is here, featuring a super informative and helpful conversation with Tim Mills, host of "The Harmonic Atheist" podcast and YouTube channel. As a faithful Christian virtually all of his life, Tim has an unbelievable testimony--and this is not just about how dedicated he was both to God and th…

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540: Finding Meaning at Work with Positive Psychologists, Wes Adams and Tamara Myles 53:38

1M ago53:38

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 540, an interview with the authors of Meaningful Work: How to Ignite Passion and Performance in Every Employee, Wes Adams and Tamara Myles. What makes work truly meaningful, and how can leaders create it? In this episode, Tamara Miles and Wes Adams, researchers and positive psychologists, have studied how leaders …

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S04E27 - Jewish Mysticism and Dybbuks with Peter Bebergal 51:51

1M ago51:51

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We're excited to welcome back Peter Bebergal. This time we're talking about mysticism and dybbuks. Be sure and check out the links below including the upcoming talk Peter is giving April 14th for The Last Tuesday Society. Peter on Jewish Boston podcast All the Haunts Be Ours (affiliate link) 15-Disk Horror Collection The Ibbur from Jewish mysticism…

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Skeptics Guide #1030 1:52:56

1M ago1:52:56

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The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1030 April 2nd 2025 Segment #1. What’s the Word enantiodromia Segment #2. News Items News Item #1 – AI Protein Sequencing https://www.science.org/content/article/ai-revolution-comes-protein-sequencing News Item #2 – Solving the Bat Cocktail Party Problem https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.240781012…

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539: The 80/20 CEO on Guiding Your Business from Panic to Profit 52:33

2M ago52:33

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 539, an interview with the author of From Panic to Profit: Uncover Value, Boost Revenue, and Grow Your Business with the 80/20 Principle, Bill Canady. In this episode, Bill shares insights from his military background and how it shaped his leadership approach. Bill explains his Profitable Growth Operating System (…

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Cell phones, Cinemas, and Comestibles: Canada’s Conundrum with Monopolies, with Vass Bednar 1:14:18

2M ago1:14:18

1:14:18

Vass Bednar is the Executive Director of McMaster University’s Master of Public Policy program, and the co-author of The Big Fix: How Companies Capture Markets and Harm Canadians. Our conversation starts with the observation that many sectors in Canada’s economy are dominated by one or only a few firms. Vass and Leslie discuss whether that is good …

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538: Industrial/Organizational Psychologist on Leading for Wellness 48:31

2M ago48:31

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 538, an interview with the coauthor of Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, Patricia Grabarek. In this episode, Patricia talks about why workplace wellness matters and why it’s important to have a holistic approach that includes physical, mental, and emotional health. She expl…

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S04E26 - A Natural History of Sea Serpents with Adrian Shine 54:31

2M ago54:31

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We're delighted to get to talk with Adrian Shine, who has worked for decades to raise awareness about Loch Ness and investigated the legendary creature said to inhabit the dark waters of that deep Scottish lake. He's written a new book about Sea Monsters and their connection to the Loch Ness Mystery which releases April 1st, 2025. A Natural History…

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Skeptics Guide #1029 1:48:56

2M ago1:48:56

1:48:56

The Skeptic’s Guide to the Universe Skepticast #1029 March 29th 2025 Quickie with Bob: Extinction Survivors; News Items: Constructed Languages, Exercise and Brain Health, Curiosity Rover Finds Long Carbon Chains, Nanotech Lightsails, Vaccine and Autism Again; Who's That Noisy; Your Questions and E-mails: Technology vs Magic; Science or Fiction…

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537: Ex-Google Exec on Breaking the Unwritten Rules 50:50

2M ago50:50

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Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 537, an interview with the author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It, Jenny Wood. In this episode, Jenny discusses her career journey and the key skills that helped her rise from an entry-level role to an executive over 18 years. She also discusses overcoming imposter syndrome, being strategic with…

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A Conversation With Dr. Martine Canal, Founder of Self-Care Genius 36:26

2M ago36:26

36:26

In this episode of The Failure Gap, Dr. Martine Cannell shares her journey from being a nurse to becoming a self-care strategist, emphasizing the importance of self-care for women over 40. She discusses the challenges of aligning personal goals with daily responsibilities, the necessity of setting boundaries, and practical strategies for self-care.…

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