Best Sarah Vallely & Jacob Derossett Podcasts (2024)

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Finally Understanding What Self Worth Means for You and How to Improve Your Sense of Self Worth 38:10

15d ago38:10

38:10

In this episode, Sarah and Mike Comparetto are back at it. Mike, a licensed therapist, and Sarah, a trauma and anxiety coach, demystify the subject of self-worth. Much of the information available on this subject is somewhat vague, however, Mike and Sarah detail exactly how lack of self-worth shows up in our lives. Some examples include putting pre…

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Overcoming the Impossible Task of Disengaging from Your Thinking to Take Charge of Your Life 19:06

1M ago19:06

19:06

In this episode, Sarah describes in detail the RAIN technique for disengaging from, separating yourself from and separating yourself from your own thinking. If you learn and use this technique you won't feel as mentally drained and feel physically more energetic. You will feel as though you have taken back being in charge of your life, versus your …

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How Somatic Healing Works and the Importance of Getting Out of Your Own Way 28:34

2M ago28:34

28:34

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Eliza Meadows, discuss the unique techniques of somatic healing and its powerful benefits. Somatic healing involves soothing your nervous system in the midst of something uncomfortable. This discomfort can include emotional pain, fear, traumatic memory, or feelings of anxiety. Eliza is a licensed therapist and a…

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Ethan Kross Author of Chatter: A Book About Why Our Inner Voice Determines our Happiness 27:24

3M ago27:24

27:24

In this episode, Sarah highlights the amazing realities of our inner voice, as described by Ethan Kross in his book "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It". Learn the truth behind why, we as humans, evolved to have an inner voice and what its original use was. And be introduced to the seven methods Kross suggests we …

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10 Reasons Why You Might Have Imposter Syndrome: Men and Women Alike 34:37

4M ago34:37

34:37

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Breese Annable, Coach and Therapist, discuss the ten most common traits of imposter syndrome. Originally associated more with women, recent research shows that just as many men have imposter Syndrome as women. Find out why your nervous system gets triggered when you publicly receive an award or praise. Find out…

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What To Do Instead of Arguing or Problem Solving to Build Emotional Intimacy in Your Relationship 28:13

4M ago28:13

28:13

In this episode, Sarah and a married couple, who are clients of hers discuss how to build emotional intimacy. They share about how, although previously mystifying, vulnerability, is something they better understand now and depend on to feel close and secure in their relationship. They say understanding their own emotions and asking questions about …

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Allow Two Seasoned Mindfulness Teachers to Get You Started on Your Practice this Year 33:51

5M ago33:51

33:51

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Eliza Meadows, discusses their personal experiences getting to their own mindfulness practices. Learn why meditation retreats are transformative and why learning how to meditate without recorded guidance can launch your practice to new levels. Also, learn statistics about how meditation reduces anxiety and depr…

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Sarah's Clients Share True Stories of Working on Their Fear, Insecurity, Shame and Worry 33:52

5M ago33:52

33:52

In this episode, two of Sarah's clients, Brian and Ali, share their personal experiences leveraging mindfulness to facilitate their own emotional healing. Experiences of fear, insecurity, shame and worry are really messy and can leave us feeling confused about how to feel better. Sarah's guests do a wonderful job sharing how they came to understand…

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The Secrets to Motivation You Need to Accomplish Your Goals in 2024 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Mike Comparetto, discuss the actions you can take to reach your highest potential. Mike shares his "Motivation Equation" which shows how you can tip the balance towards moving in the direction you intend. Sarah shares "Procrastination Hacks," such as the two-minute launch and identifying what drives your avoida…

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How Smartphone Apps Create Addictive Patterns and How We Can Find a Healthy Balance with Our Phone Use 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Joanie Lamb, child and family expert, discuss the ways our phone apps keep us going back to our phones instead of using other ways to entertain or soothe ourselves. This all has to do with dopamine and can be reversed with a routine dopamine cleanse. Learn the signs of smartphone addiction and hear alarming sta…

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Tips for Reducing Stress Caused by Visiting Family Over the Holidays 30:58

8M ago30:58

30:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Dr. Breese Annable, discuss the many reasons we experience anxiety and stress during the holidays. However, there are ways to show up for yourself that will leave you feeling more whole and relaxed, instead of frustrated and exhausted. Learn the differences between "stress" and "anxiety", so you can better dete…

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How to do "The Emotional Work" and Lower Your Anxiety in Significant Ways 28:40

9M ago28:40

28:40

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Mike Comparetto, a licensed therapist, discuss the reasons why doing "emotional work" lowers your anxiety. Emotional work involves identifying specific words to describe your emotions, being mindful of your body during emotions, being aware of your thinking during emotions and supporting yourself with validation…

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How Self-Compassion Helps Us Pivot When We Are Spiraling Down Emotionally 34:54

10M ago34:54

34:54

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Emelda De Coteau, Mindfulness Coach, discuss the importance of taking a pause when you are met with difficulty and giving yourself compassion. So often situations cause us to spiral down emotionally and cause our nervous system to engage. These moments are a struggle for most of us. However, there are ways to pu…

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Why Self-love Deficit Disorder is the New Codependence and Other Supports for Relationships After Trauma 15:40

10M ago15:40

15:40

In this episode, Sarah introduces a new "disorder" experts are getting behind and spearheading a movement to include in the DSM. Self-love Deficit Disorder shows up when we ignore our own needs to fill other people's needs. SLDD also looks like a struggle to understand what your emotions are and express them to others. These are also the qualities …

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Deescalating Feelings of Anger and Frustration During Times of Conflict with your Partner 28:43

11M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode, Sarah and her guest Stacey Curnow, a licensed couples therapist and relationship expert, break down what happens within our nervous systems when we enter conflict. Learn if it is best to address the issue in the moment or wait until later. Find out what soothes your nervous system and how to help your partner soothe theirs. Stacy d…

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Brene Brown Gives Advice on Healthy Ways to Feel Our Emotions Such as Anxiety, Insecurity and Disappointment and More 21:35

11M ago21:35

21:35

In this episode, Sarah details Brene Brown's latest book "Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience". In this book Brene highlights 87 emotions, explaining what these emotions truly mean and gives advice on what we can do to experience these emotions in the healthiest way possible. Learn ways to minimize…

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Tips for Building Your Sense of Self-Worth with Simple Mindfulness Approaches that Really Work! 30:58

1y ago30:58

30:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Mike Comparetto, unpack what it means to have biases, especially the ones that are self-defeating. Do you know what your core beliefs are? For most people, these beliefs are completely unconscious. However, with mindfulness, you can uncover these beliefs and see how they act as a hurdle to you achieving your go…

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You Don't Need to Work Harder to Soothe Your Anxiety, You Just Need to Work Smarter 29:46

1y ago29:46

29:46

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Dr. Breese Annable, discuss how awareness of our fears can actually calm our anxiety. It sounds counter-intuitive but asking questions about what the deeper fears are driving your concerns and worry, can actually reduce your discomfort. Worry, over-eating, and hyper-planning are unhealthy responses to fear. Wit…

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50th Episode Celebration! Why Self-Compassion and Self-Validation Will Change Your Life 20:55

1y ago20:55

20:55

In this episode, Sarah shares how a little self-validation can go a long way when it comes to reducing stress. What if the next time you found yourself in a stressful situation, you paused to validate your stress response? "It's understandable that I am feeling stressed, there is a chance I am going to be late for my meeting." Validating yourself f…

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Four Reasons Paying Attention to Body Sensations Eases Us through Difficulty, Including Stress, Panic and Depression 35:28

1y ago35:28

35:28

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, licensed therapist Mike Comparetto, discuss why simple body awareness exercises help us better process our emotions, gain a better perspective and move us through difficult situations in a healthy way. Our psyche comes up with a million reasons to resist our experience. And we usually follow through on most of …

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The Truth about Negative Self-Talk, Shame and Body Image and How to Move Beyond It All 32:02

1y ago32:02

32:02

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Doctor Breese, discuss what shame feels like and sounds like, especially as relates to negative body image. Learn the differences between negative body image and body dysmorphia and how dieting is often a form of disordered eating. However, with mindfulness, we can wake up to our patterns of thinking and behavi…

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Healing Abandonment and Childhood Trauma with TSD Mindfulness: A True Story 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

In this episode, Sarah's current coaching client and guest, Jasmine, tells her story of healing from childhood trauma with the help of the tools provided by TSD Mindfulness practice and coaching. Jasmine grew up in a home with alcoholism and at a young age learned she needed to ignore her needs in order to "keep the peace" at home. Even as an adult…

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Healing Anxiety Caused by Intrusive Thoughts and Worry with Mindfulness 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

25:48

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Brianna Cuthrell, discuss how mindfulness can be used to minimize anxiety caused by anxious thinking. 90% of people have intrusive thoughts but it is rare for people to share their uncomfortable thoughts with others. We often experience shame about the thoughts that our minds create, which causes even more anxi…

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Fawning and People Pleasing Responses During Sexual Assault and Uncomfortable Sexual Encounters 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

33:43

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Sonya Strange, discuss why fawning and people-pleasing is a survival response caused by past trauma. This fawning response can affect every aspect of our relationships including sexual encounters. There is limited information available on the topic of fawning during sex, therefore this is an important episode t…

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Why Knowing Your Enneagram Type Leads to Greater Self-Awareness and More Clarity in Relationships 25:58

1+ y ago25:58

25:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Melanie Haskell, discuss the ways learning about the Enneagram can change your life. The Enneagram is a circle of personality types that identify how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes nine personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which …

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True Stories of Healing Perfectionism with TSD Mindfulness Five-Minute Exercises 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

In this episode, Sarah and her guests, Ali Sweeney and Marzia Bosi, discuss the ways mindfulness can break down perfectionism into its various parts so you can better manage stress caused by perfectionism. Perfectionism can result in physical symptoms, relationship stress, anxiety and depression. TSD Mindfulness provides tools for healing through p…

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More True Stories of Overcoming Stress, Overwhelm and Negative-Self Talk In Spite of this Crazy World We Live In 36:16

1+ y ago36:16

36:16

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Emelda De Coteau, discuss the ways mindfulness can reduce overwhelm, feelings of shame and disconnection. They talk about the importance of taking a pause instead of simply pushing through every single moment. What are we missing when we do not acknowledge our difficulty and simply power through instead? Emelda…

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Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Mindfulness Mindset and Practice: A True Story 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Heather Liv Melver, discuss the ways mindfulness can reduce, and sometimes even eliminate, experiences of anxiety. Heather shares her personal story of how she learned to accept the realness of what she was feeling in the present moment and trust that life will unfold in a way she can feel good about. Heather w…

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When Thinking Becomes a Limitation and Emptiness Actually Feels Good 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

25:13

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob talk about the three doorways of liberation in the Buddhist teachings, emptiness, signlessness and aimlessness. Kinda sounds like a wondering fool doesn't it? Could it be that forgetting the details of who you are, giving less meaning to your circumstances and reducing your goal-setting are actually all the things t…

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Are You Overscheduled, Do You Struggle with Setting Boundaries, or Have a Fear of Failure? 29:45

1+ y ago29:45

29:45

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob talk about their personal struggles and triumphs with worthiness. A lack of worthiness can show up in our lives as packed schedules, lack of boundaries with difficult people, a need to be successful, fear of failure or not capable of feeling difficult emotions in a healthy way. Take the "Worthiness Test" with Sarah …

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Overcoming the Biggest Challenges Preventing You From Beginning Your Meditation Practice 23:24

1+ y ago23:24

23:24

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob talk about their personal meditation practices and what they have found to best support them to gain benefit from sitting. One of the most important teachings related to meditation focus on how we handle losing focus. When we meditate we periodically lose awareness and concentration and go into a state of daydreamin…

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Mindfulness Vs Mindset: What We Need to Know About Both to Execute Ideas and Avoid Burnout 23:45

1+ y ago23:45

23:45

In this episode, Sarah explains that any idea begins in the mind and then is executed. If this is true, then mindfulness of the workings of your mind and your preset mindsets are key to effectively executing any idea. Sarah and Jacob discuss mindful leadership and how this practice can be used by anyone from a business owner, executive, stay-at-hom…

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Kristin Neff on Regular Old Self-Compassion and Fierce Self-Compassion 23:41

1+ y ago23:41

23:41

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob discuss why we criticize ourselves and why we rather keep this habit instead of being compassionate towards ourselves. Could it be that on a deep level we do not want to give up our self-judgemental thoughts because we believe they are what in fact is keeping us from experiencing something bad in our lives? Sarah an…

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For Those Moments When You Feel Confused, Split between two Desires and Frustrated 23:45

1+ y ago23:45

23:45

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob discuss the ins and outs of internal conflict. Find out what typical internal conflicts look like and healthy ways to address them. Is your internal conflict about opposing needs or trying to be your true self? And is your internal conflict rooted in shame or past trauma? Jacob stresses about getting errands done, f…

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What if Donald Trump Practiced Mindfulness? Yep, We're Going There! 27:05

2y ago27:05

27:05

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob discuss the possible hypothetical outcomes of Donald Trump learning the practice of mindfulness. Would he lie less? Would he treat women better? Would he still have run for president? How would a mindfulness practice change the thinking of someone like Donald Trump? Sarah also shares some revealing research about pe…

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Relationship Expert Esther Perel's Thoughts on Overcoming Relationship Pitfalls with Mindfulness 23:38

2y ago23:38

23:38

In this episode, Sarah explains how we can become more mindful and aware of how much space and closeness we need in our romantic relationships and how to gain understanding of how those needs came into being. Sarah shares Esther Perel's views on what it means to have boundaries in a relationship and how to be more mindful when we are making assumpt…

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How Mindful Are You: Take the Online Test Today 25:47

2y ago25:47

25:47

In this episode, Sarah outlines five categories that make up a well-rounded mindfulness person. How well do you use language to describe your feelings and thoughts? How well do you move into mental neutrality? How well do you observe your physical surroundings? And how well do you pause before you react? Take the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnai…

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Surprising Trivia Facts that Will Challenge What You Thought to Be True About Buddhism 24:14

2y ago24:14

24:14

In this episode, Sarah challenges Jacob's knowledge of Buddhism by testing him with questions most of us don't know the answers to. You might be surprised to learn that reincarnation is not technically associated with Buddhism. And have you ever wondered if the original Buddha was a vegetarian? And have you ever thought about when Buddhist teachers…

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Psychedelics Versus Mindfulness: Who Wins For Treating Depression 22:38

2y ago22:38

22:38

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob discuss the proven benefits of both psychedelics and mindfulness for treating depression. You have heard a million times that psychedelics rewire your brain but what exactly does that mean? Sarah shares exactly how Ayahuasca affects our neurology and your mental health. Learn the strikingly similar psychological eff…

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Anger in Relationships: Is There a Cure? 27:23

2y ago27:23

27:23

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob discuss the evolutionary reasons for anger and the underlying issues anger presents in modern-day relationships. Sarah explains a process called C.A.R.E. which couples can use the deescalate anger and create a safe space to work out conflict. The tool includes Checking in, Awareness, Reflection and Empathy/Validatio…

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A Review of Jon Kabat Zinn's Master Class on Mindfulness: Four Stars from Sarah 25:57

2y ago25:57

25:57

In this episode, Sarah shares some of the concepts Jon Kabat Zinn details in his Master Class. Even better, Sarah and Jacob provide commentary on his various mindfulness topics, including non-judgment, healing versus curing, and acceptance. Did you know the mindfulness definition of acceptance is not resigning to our experience, it is much more tha…

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Academia's Fears About Mindfulness Breaking Down Capitalism and Creating an Ethically Minded Workforce 21:30

2y ago21:30

21:30

In this episode, Sarah offers a variety of arguments against teaching mindfulness in the workplace. Some of these fears include employees having an existential crisis during their workday, or better yet, attaining enlightenment on the job. Jacob and Sarah manage to deliver the academic report between bouts of laughter. But seriously, mindfulness do…

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The Disinformation, Falsehoods and Inaccuracies the Media Is Feeding You About Mindfulness 23:23

2y ago23:23

23:23

In this episode, Sarah and Jacob give their candid opinions about the misinformation and misconceptions journalists, social media influencers, and trained mental health professionals are spreading about mindfulness. Learn the correct meaning of the term mindfulness. Sarah and Jacob also point out the vagueness of the term "non-judgmental attention"…

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What the Research Says About Watching the News and Its Affect on Our Mental Health 23:47

2y ago23:47

23:47

In this episode, recorded with a live audience, Sarah shares the research about the effects of watching graphic news coverage, including bystander video. She also explains the degree to which a 14-minute reel of news can affect your anxiety, level of sadness and catastrophic thinking. And Sarah and Jacob explain what drives us to watch the news in …

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Healing from Trauma But Were Afraid to Ask 26:22

2y ago26:22

26:22

In this episode, Sarah explains what someone typically experiences as a result of trauma, including anxiety, attention issues, difficulty with emotions and more. She shares information on the most popular ways people heal from trauma, including EMDR, therapy, yoga and of course mindfulness. Jacob shares his own personal experiences with these modal…

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Avoid Burnout and Increase Motivation by Developing Your Mindfulness Meditation Practice 22:14

2y ago22:14

22:14

In this episode, Sarah explains how to develop your mindfulness skills during your sitting practice, specifically how to take a step back from your own thinking. Moving from being absorbed and engaged in your thinking to being a third-person observer of your thinking is one of the most important skills a mindfulness meditator can develop. If you fo…

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Why the Human Race is Prone to Making Bad Decisions 24:17

2y ago24:17

24:17

In this episode, Sarah explains our natural tendency to make mental shortcuts. We do this to save time and effort. Experts name twenty-four different ways we do this that all lead to irrational thinking and bad decisions. For example, if someone is listening to another person speaking or they are watching the news, they are more likely to process t…

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Why Self-Validation is the New Self-Compassion 19:21

2y ago19:21

19:21

In this episode, Sarah shares how a little self-validation can go a long way when it comes to reducing stress. What if the next time you found yourself in a stressful situation, you paused to validate your stress response? "It's understandable that I am feeling stressed, there is a chance I am going to be late for my meeting." Jacob shares an emoti…

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The Dramatic Change Mindful Eating Can Have on your Life 23:07

2y ago23:07

23:07

In this episode, Sarah explains the practice of mindful eating. Paying attention to our sensations when we eat, as well, as our thought and emotions around food can have a significant impact on the quality of our diet, our health and our mental health. Sarah leads Jacob through a mindful eating exercise, during which Jacob is surprised by how mindf…

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Learn Your Unique Stress Type and Reduce Your Stress Quickly 27:01

2y ago27:01

27:01

In this episode, Sarah describes the seven TSD Unique Stress Types. She also explains which types of mindfulness exercise best support each of these stress types. Sarah diagnoses Jacob with "The Concerned" stress type and helps him see how his choice in mindfulness practices are both helping and hindering his ability to feel calm and relaxed. Sarah…

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