No Hard Feelings

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Healing 2.0: The Power of Apologies

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If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes about apologies and forgiveness:

The Power of Mercy

How to Make Amends

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No Hard Feelings

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published about a year ago

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If you enjoyed today's conversation, be sure to check out these classic Hidden Brain episodes about apologies and forgiveness:

The Power of Mercy

Healing 2.0: The Power of Apologies

How to Make Amends

625 episodes

#Psychology #Science #Theater #Society #Arts #Social Sciences #Hidden Brain #Unsung Heroes

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