A psychotherapy-entertainment podcast featuring licensed therapist, Doug Friedman and a co-host. Episodes include real therapy sessions in sequence with a real client that has agreed to be recorded throughout the process of therapy. After the session, Doug and his co-host break down the session and they give you their clinical insights with personality, humor, and the opportunity to use therapeutic tools in your own life.
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Three licensed therapists breakdown and analyze popular movies and characters from the perspectives of an individual, child, and a marriage and family therapist. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-psychology--3252280/support.
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Existential Breakdown is a podcast where one man stares into the void and rambles on about video games, general entertainment news, and reads your feedback! Follow me on Twitter @stepsvayoo for ramblings and grumpiness limited to 120 characters.
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Welcome to AfroBrit. This podcast is about the many alleys of life and life lessons. Being AfroBrit, the two cultures result in growth, and a few chuckles and middle-aged ramblings. The intent is to create a platform for the voiceless to discuss mental health and invisible illnesses. As a person who has reinvented herself from a nervous breakdown, depression and living with autoimmune illness to a best-selling author, you get a seat in the women elders counsel 😉 giving a platform for the voi ...
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Ever had an existential crisis in the middle of the night or during your afternoon work routine? Well, I am here to help you out with it. With answering interesting questions like 'Why do we exist', 'What's my purpose in Life', 'Am I a good human being' and many more, this podcast is for anyone even remotely interested in Philosophy. Here, we breakdown critical thinkers and present you with a simple yet reliable explanation!
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We are faced with intersecting crises. The world economy has remained stagnant since 2008. The European project confronts a series of existential threats. Several Latin American economies are wracked by devastating economic imbalances. Even the Chinese juggernaut appears to be slowing. The natural world is groaning under the strain of capitalism’s ravenous appetite. And the most jarring political mobilisation that has arisen to meet these threats is a form of chauvinistic nativism. A politic ...
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One Clap Speech and Debate is a resource for Speech and Debate coaches and competitors. We interview heroes of the Speech and Debate community about the transformative power of the activity and work to provide free and helpful content for Speech and Debate enthusiasts. Lyle Wiley, an English teacher and Speech and Debate Coach in Thermopolis, Wyoming, hosts the show.
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Come and eavesdrop on the Gorgeous Ladies of Psychology as they wrestle with the demands of the the personal, the professional and the existential. Follow their story, as they and the clients they work with tackle the weighty mighty issues of our time and sit in that uncomfortably comfortable place … the boxing ring for Psychologists, the couch. In the Ancient Greek tradition of achieving cultural Catharsis through Drama and the now lost Theory of Comedy penned by Aristotle, get yourself a r ...
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142. Drew #104-105: Drew Has a Baby and an Existential Crisis
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Kenzie is jacked up on caffeine and we’re getting existential in this one. In the session, Drew emotionally retells the story of the birth of his child and the traumatic experience he went through in the hospital. Along with a new baby boy, comes a heaping dose of existential anxiety. Doug bears witness and helps Drew process an emotional release. …
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Starting over at 50 can be daunting. Many times we are overwhelmed at the thought. Fear will super impose its new, yet you come with experience and transferable skills
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Topic Talk 3 with Adrian Graham: Intellectual Property Rights Overview (Policy 2024-2025 Topic Breakdown)
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Send us a Text Message. 5:36 - Topic Talk with Adrian has returned with a new episode. We are once again stealing some fabulous debate stuff from Adrian Graham (with his permission, of course), and today Professor Graham is going to explore the Intellectual Property Rights Topic for the 2024-2025 Policy Debate season. Adrian's email: eadriang17@gma…
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Prof. Graham & Kevin's ABC's of Debate: FLOWING
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Send us a Text Message. 5:45 - Think you can remember every argument in a debate? Think again! This episode of Professor Graham's ABCs of Debate is a game-changer for anyone serious about debating. Professor Graham tackles the essential but often neglected skill of FLOWING—effective note-taking that ensures you keep track of every argument, statist…
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143. Sarah #46: I Don’t Feel Unrelaxed
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Doug throws a little science and neural linguistic programming at Kenzie to demonstrate how using certain language in session with clients can help in their pursuit of change. Kenzie and Doug highlight Sarah’s progress as it’s becoming more natural and instinctive for her to ask for help when she needs it. Sarah acknowledges the evolution of her re…
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Autonomy & Actualization
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[CW: discussions of suicide] Happy Pride! Join us as we discuss Portrait of a Lady on Fire! We break down the themes of autonomy & actualization represented by the various female leads. We also explore the idea of abstract grief and have a lengthy discussion on suicide, specifically within the LGBTQIA+ community. If you are experiencing suicidal th…
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm: Arrested Development, Egocentrism, and Facing your Shadow
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In today's episode we break down the animated classic Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! This film was truly ahead of its time and the stellar voice cast masterfully covered the mental anguish Bruce Wayne experiences as he battles his internal family system about whether upholding an oath of vengeance sworn as a child or living a happy life best honors …
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141. Sarah #45: Are Repressed Memories Real?
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Doug and Kenzie discuss the hotly debated topic of whether or not repressed memories are real. In the session, Sarah revisits some traumatic memories of growing up in the cult. As she moves towards her own emotional experience, Doug helps explain her dissociation and offers tools with an intellectual understanding of her trauma response. Sarah can …
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140. Drew #103: Progress is (Like) a River Flowing Forward
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Doug and Kenzie discuss the question of whether or not people can actually change. In Drew’s session, his thoughts meander so Doug throws a few things out to see what sticks. They work through Drew’s thoughts about being prepared for fatherhood and his feelings about protecting his son from the bad experiences he had growing up. Drew expresses feel…
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139. Sarah #44: The New Badge of Honor
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Doug and Kenzie break down codependence and answer a listener question about having contact with your therapist outside of your regularly scheduled sessions. In Sarah’s session, she processes some family drama involving her ex-husband. She shows progress by not getting drawn into the crisis and by letting her son have his own feelings without going…
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Arrival: Communication & Existentialism
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Join us today as we discuss one of Hannah's favorite movies of all time, Arrival! We break down the use of communication in the film and how it relates to communication both in and out of therapy. We also explore the film's theme of existentialism and radical acceptance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/popcorn-p…
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138. Drew #102: I Don’t Want to Become My Mom
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Drew gives an update on his medical health and it leads to a discussion about parenting. He is worried about turning into his parents while he is preparing to become a parent himself. Doug explains how we can have traits of a personality type like narcissism or borderline without it being a diagnosable personality disorder. Drew is worried about fi…
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137. Sarah #43: Eulogy for My Old Self and T-Shirt
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Doug helps Sarah stay in the moment and allow emotions to come up. She acknowledges being more comfortable in constant motion and hypervigilance mode when she is more focused on “doing” rather than “feeling.” We hear a pivotal moment in her therapy when Sarah reads a poem she wrote as a eulogy for the motto “Keep Calm, Sarah Will Handle It.” It is …
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Hi Barbie! In this episode, we are once again joined by our beloved friend, fellow therapist, and real life Barbie: Rachel Harrison. We discuss sense of self vs systemic identity. We also explore the themes of codependency and life changes. So put on your favorite pink outfit and join us! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com…
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136. Drew #101: It’s All Life: Balancing Work, Rest, and Play
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Drew digs deeper into his core thought that his self-worth depends on how good of a provider he is to his family. Doug helps Drew explore taking care of himself in a healthy way rather than working so hard to provide that he keeps spinning plates until he gets overloaded and shuts down. Doug reframes the see-saw concept of a work-life balance to it…
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135. Sarah #42: Looking at Yourself with a Fun House Mirror Lens
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Sarah is interacting with the world around her slightly differently. Doug invites her to experiment with what it’s like to be the observer, especially when interacting with her siblings. Sarah is shifting from the person that tries to fix or correct everyone to the person that can just notice something happening without taking it personally. She re…
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Saltburn: Antisocial Personality Disorder & Dysfunctional Families
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Welcome to Season 7! We have heard your cries and we are starting with Saltburn! [content warning: this episode includes discussions of abuse] We attempt to understand Oliver Quick through the lens of antisocial personality disorder. We also discuss the Catton family as a model for dysfunctional family systems. Become a supporter of this podcast: h…
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134. Drew #100: Taking a Big Rip of Oxygen
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Drew sees progression and growth in his relationship with a friend, but doesn’t see it with his parents. Drew has an epiphany about his relationship with them that he names “conditional love,” as he is more aware of how he people-pleases in order to feel love from them. Doug helps Drew slow down and process his thoughts and feelings about the evolv…
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133. Sarah #41: Miss Independent Has a Robot Vacuum
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Doug and Sarah reflect on how growing up in a cult stripped her of agency and individuality in her own life. She is reclaiming her individuality and feeling strength in her sense of self now. Doug and Sarah make the link from this to the issue she has with control. Sarah walks through a specific example when one of her sisters was driving her car. …
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Drew has a birthday coming up and a few doctors’ appointments on the horizon. He is able to organize his thoughts and come up with a plan both for addressing his medical health and for celebrating his birthday. Doug helps Drew acknowledge that he is not responsible for his parents’ response to him and his boundaries. Drew is adulting! Doug and Kenz…
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Prof. Graham & Kevin's ABC's of Debate: EXISTENTIAL
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Send us a Text Message. 5:44 - Are you lost in a dark maze of debate inquiry, seeking a beacon to illuminate your path? Do you yearn to infuse your intellectual discourse with a touch of cosmic brilliance? Is your hunger craving a veritable banquet of dialectical delights, crafted by a virtuoso of thought? Brace yourself, because Professor Adrian G…
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Sarah acknowledges being in a constant battle with herself because of how she wants to hear feedback from others for things she has done. She has a hard time accepting praise; and, she doesn’t mind constructive criticism if it helps her grow. Doug helps her make sense of getting comfortable without having feedback be the validation. Doug and Kenzie…
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Prof. Graham & Kevin's ABC's of Debate: DISCLOSURE
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Send us a Text Message. 5:43 - Are you lost in the labyrinth of debate, searching for a guiding light? Do you itch to sprinkle a bit of stardust into your debate repertoire? Is your appetite growling for a feast of debate delights, straight from the master chef's kitchen? Well, get ready to embark on an adventure because Professor Adrian Graham and…
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130. Drew #98: What Would Be Supportive to You Right Now?
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Drew is feeling independence and individuation from parents, especially when he signs a lease on a new place without using them as the guarantor. He had a breakaway moment after mom didn’t show up the way he wanted her to on a phone call. He felt solitude and the “solid-tude” of relying on himself not on his parents and the anxious-attachment style…
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Prof. Graham & Kevin's ABC's of Debate: DISADVANTAGE
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Send us a Text Message. 5:42 - Are you wandering aimlessly in the desert of debate? Do you long to sprinkle some extra spices into your debate vocab? Is your belly rumbling for some tasty debate delicacies straight from a seasoned debater's cookbook? Does the sight of plush Corgis bring a grin to your face? Well, hold onto your hats because Profess…
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129. Sarah #39: It Had to Start with Me (Healing the Inner Child)
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Sarah is going through all the emotions with her teenager and the situation he got into at school this week. While she continues to practice using natural consequences to parent her kids, she is also allowing herself to have her own emotional experience. Sarah is re-parenting herself by letting her kids to come to her and giving them the space to f…
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Prof. Graham & Kevin's ABC's of Debate: COUNTERPLAN
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Send us a Text Message. 5:41 - Are you trapped in the clutches of the debate world and want to improve your basic vocabulary? Is your tummy grumbling for some debate-y treats from a tried and true debate fella? Do stuffed Corgis make you smile? Well, today's your lucky day, because Professor Adrian Graham and Kevin are here to artfully explain more…
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128. Drew #97: The Fire in Your Own Belly
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Doug helps Drew focus on himself, not just the baby on the way. Drew admits that he isn’t feeling joy in things the way he’s used to feeling it and that it’s taking him out of the present. Drew realizes that he’s looking for the joy instead of being in the moment and letting the joy find him. This leads Drew to acknowledge the existential anxiety t…
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127. Sarah #38: Giving Yourself Permission to Feel
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Doug helps Sarah move forward along a path toward her emotions. They discuss her learned pattern of being dismissive of herself and her feelings. The pursuit of data and facts that turns Sarah into the “justice warrior” is a defense mechanism to not feel the feelings. Doug uses an analogy with Spock and Kirk to highlight a spectrum of being logical…
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126. Drew #96: Much Love Because Here Comes the Challenge
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Drew is feeling like an adult and living in the world. He acknowledges feeling strength where he used to feel weakness in asking for help. He’s getting support in his life by virtue of actually asking for help from others rather than doing everything on his own. Doug and Drew talk about the subtle differences between being an individual and being i…
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125. Sarah #37: I Feel Like I'm Going to Think About It a Lot
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Sarah is experiencing the difference between being of value at work and being the singular essential piece that also carries with it all the responsibility and pressure. She notices how she’s starting to relax a bit and soften her edges when she isn’t in complete control. Doug helps Sarah acknowledge how the control issue arose to protect herself a…
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124. Drew #95: Digging Up That Old Polaroid
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Doug and Kenzie talk about connecting to your inner child. Then in the session, Drew is adulting and creating distance from his parents while preparing to be a father himself. Doug digs deeper with Drew in the session to get to the emotions underneath all the progress we see and hear on the outside. Doug explains an analogy of photographs to show h…
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Never Been Kissed: Neurodivergence & Predatory Relationships
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[CW: Discussions of predatory relationships including references to assault] This year's winner of our Valentine's Day poll is Never Been Kissed! Listener beware if you are precious about this movie because we truly rip it apart. We first break down the characters of Josie and Rob. We discuss the potential of neurodivergence in regards to Josie and…
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123. Sarah #36: The Scooby-Doo Effect: Catching Up With Yourself
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Sarah keeps learning and exploring in therapy – and her family is noticing the change in her and the progress she’s made as a result. Doug explains how and why he uses stories and analogies so often in sessions. It’s an effective way to make a concept less clinical and more relatable and memorable for clients. He names a sensation for Sarah, “The S…
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122. Drew #94: Big Ol’ Heaping Helping of Avoidance
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Drew’s adulting! He is practicing parenting himself, in preparation for his baby on the way. Drew acknowledges feeling anxious about how his parents will react to the pregnancy news he has yet to share with them. Doug challenges Drew to stay focused on himself and bring his emotions out to alleviate the anticipatory anxiety. Doug and Kenzie look at…
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Why You Need Your Memories
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Would it be better to forget than remember when pain is involved? We try to answer that question in our PATREON picked episode on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We analyze the two main characters: Clementine & Joel. We also rip apart the ethics (or lack thereof) behind the “medical professionals” responsible for the forgetting procedure. Jo…
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Prof. Graham & Kevin's ABC's of Debate: BLOCKS
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Send us a Text Message. 5:40 - Are you intrigued by debate and want to learn the basic vocabulary? Are you hungry for some debate-y snacks from a certified debate fella? Do stuffed Corgis haunt your dreams? Well, today's your lucky day, because Professor Adrian Graham and Kevin are here to gracefully explain the basics of debate in their ABC's of D…
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121. Sarah #35: Therapy is the Rehearsal for Life
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Sarah follows up on last session’s “wow moment” about using the concept of natural consequences rather than being judge and jury when giving a punishment. Sarah is re-parenting herself while effectively parenting her kids. People around Sarah are starting to notice a difference in her as a result of her processing in therapy and making previously u…
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120. Drew #93: Quarter-life Crisis: I Wanna Laugh, Cry, and Punch a Wall
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It’s the return of Drew to the podcast! We check in with his health, and the stress he’s feeling as a 26 year old adult with a baby on the way. Doug challenges Drew with tough love to see his pattern of trying to avoid present issues. Drew says he keeps everything up in the air where he doesn’t have to catch it and face it. He is able to take his h…
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Prof. Graham & Kevin's ABC's of Debate: ADVANTAGE
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Send us a Text Message. 5:39 - Do you need to go back to the basics of debate? Are you hungry for some debate nourishment from a certified debate fella? Are Corgis your spirit animal? Well, you are in luck, because Professor Adrian Graham and Kevin are here to gracefully illuminate the basics of debate in their ABC's of Debate series! Start your AB…
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119. Sarah #34: The Sarah Whisperer: (Re)Parenting With Natural Consequences
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Doug introduces the concept of natural consequences to Sarah as opposed to being judge and jury as a parent, even if the punishment fits the crime. Sarah acknowledges that she is not failing as a parent; rather, she is growing as a parent. She points out that her growth is carrying over to other aspects of her life. Sarah calls Doug “the Sarah whis…
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118. Sarah #33: Courage is Fear Walking
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We’re back! Doug is joined by Kenzie on the breakdown and they pick up right where Sarah left off in her therapy sessions. Sarah has been listening to podcasts featuring other people’s experiences in cults, which gets her intellectualizing how growing up in a cult still affects issues of power and control in her life now. Doug helps Sarah get into …
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Rock On! Debate: Lincoln-Douglas 2024 Jan/Feb Topic Analysis with Matt Liu
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Send us a Text Message. 5:37 - Let's start the new year off the right way, Lincoln-Douglas Debaters! University of Wyoming Director of Debate Matt Liu is here to provide an overview analysis the new January/February 2024 Lincoln-Douglas topic: The United States ought to substantially reduce its military presence in the West Asia-North Africa region…
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