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Hosted and produced by Seiara Imanova, a PhD student from University of Birmingham, Behind the Stigma is a pioneering podcast that bridges the gap between the general public and the fields of Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health.
Each episode offers a deep dive into cutting-edge research, featuring conversations with leading experts and top researchers in the field. Take a listen, as we uncover the science, challenge misconceptions, and bridge the crucial gap between academia and the everyday.
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Enactivism in Psychiatry with Professor Sanneke De Haan
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Mental Disorder as a Harmful Dysfunction with Dr. Jerome Wakefield
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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The Mental Health Crisis, AI & Careers in Psychology in the UAE
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Is Morality A Human Universal with Professor Edouard Machery
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Nov 23, 2025 |
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The Dark Side of Therapy Speak with Dr. Carme Isern-Mas
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Adolescence Mental Health with Dr. Lucy Foulkes
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Borderline Personality Disorder & Psychotherapy with Dr. Mark Ruffalo
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Feb 01, 2025 |
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Exercise, Depression & Research in Psychiatry with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Colonization and Mental Health with Dr. Summer Fakhro
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Personality Disorders, Neoliberalism, and Survivor Voices with Dr. Jay Watts
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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Positive Psychology isn’t about being positive...so what is it? with Dr. Louise Lambert
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Finding Meaning in Mortality: Yalom’s Existential Therapy with Ali Ilyas (Clinical Psychologist)
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Race, Culture & Social Equalities in Mental Health with Hári Sewell
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Why Do We Sabotage Ourselves and Others? The Psychology of Self-Sabotage with Dr. Alex Curmi
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Returning to Wholeness: A Story with Psychiatric Nurse Neseret Bemient
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Jun 15, 2024 |
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Holistic Healthcare in Psychiatry with Dr. Ally Jaffee
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May 18, 2024 |
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Altered States & Sexual Health with Tommaso Barba (Imperial College London)
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May 03, 2024 |
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Men's Mental Health with Adil Hussain
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Psychiatric Critique and the Opposition to Psychiatry with Dr. Awais Aftab
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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University Mental Health Day with Student Minds (Student Advisory Commitee)
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health with Dr. Ines Hipolito
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Mar 02, 2024 |
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Student Mental Health with Dr. Nicola Byrom (Founder of Student Minds)
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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Carl Gustav Jung, The Red Book, & Active Imagination with MJDorian
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Jan 28, 2024 |
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Hearing Voices: Meaning and Lived Experience with Dr. Netchitailova
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Unlock your full potential - Shadow Work with Dr. Alex Curmi
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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Immunology and Psychiatry with Dr. Thomas Pollak
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Dec 09, 2023 |
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Virtual Reality & Cognitive Health with Amir Bozorgzadeh
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Antidepressant Effects with Dr. Mark Horowitz
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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The Creative Process with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
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Aug 06, 2023 |
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Misinformation, Fake News & Conspiracy with Dr. Sacha Altay
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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The E-Risk Study with Professor Helen Fisher & Rebecca Gray
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder with Dr. Stephen Faraone
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Personality Traits with Dr. Alex Curmi
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May 30, 2023 |
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Education Series - The Robbers Cave Experiment
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May 15, 2023 |
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Philosophy of Psychiatry with Professor Lisa Bortolotti
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Binge Eating with Alina Vasilache (Clinical Psychologist)
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Apr 13, 2023 |
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Betrayal Trauma with Kristin Snowden
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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Meditation & the Predictive Brain with Dr. Ruben Laukkonen
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Education Series - Metacognition
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Mar 16, 2023 |
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Love Addiciton with Nisrine Maktabi
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Understanding Shame with Kristin Snowden
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Workplace Bullying with Nicki Eyre
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Self-Esteem with Dr. Alex Curmi
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Education Series - SMART goals
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Psychology of New Years Resolution
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Jan 08, 2023 |
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Conscious Dancing with Phil Santos
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Education Series - Cognitive Development (Lev Vygotksy)
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Psychosis with Sir Professor Robin Murray
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Dualism in Psychiatry with Professor Diane O'Leary
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Social & Emotional Learning with Nick Haisman-Smith
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Nov 20, 2022 |
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Mental Health Diagnosis with Dr. Alex Curmi
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Nov 12, 2022 |
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Education Series - Cognitive Development (Jean Piaget)
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Happy Well Being Life with Caroline S Asante
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Q&A Session (with clinical psychologist) - Part 3
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Oct 17, 2022 |
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Self-transcendence with Professor David Yaden
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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The Collaborative Library with Dr. Anja & Anthony Harrison
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Becoming Vader - the psychology of Anakin Skywalker
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Toxic Relationships with Nisrine Maktabi
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Sep 17, 2022 |
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Education Series - Social Learning Theory
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Sep 11, 2022 |
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Consciousness & Self Consciousness with Dr. Raphael Milliere
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Sep 03, 2022 |
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Fantasy vs Reality with Dr. Alex Curmi
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Psychological Therapies
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Practicing Mindfulness with Dr. Alex Curmi
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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English Romanian Adoptee Study with Professor Sonuga-Barke
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Education Series - Conditioning
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Q&A Session (with clinical psychologist) - Part 2
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Misophonia
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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The Power Threat Meaning Framework
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Education Series - Emotions
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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10 Minutes to Better Mental Health with Dr. Lee David
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Jun 02, 2022 |
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Trauma
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May 27, 2022 |
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Anger
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May 19, 2022 |
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Education Series - Perception
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May 11, 2022 |
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Pharmacotherapy & Mental Health with Dr. Derek Tracy
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Dating & Attachment Styles
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Q&A Session (with clinical psychologist)
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Education Series - What is memory?
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Attachment Styles with Nisrine Maktabi
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Burn Out
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Positive Psychology with Dr. Gisele Dias
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Relationship with Food & Body
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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Dealing with Anxiety
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Feeling Guilt
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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Gene-Environment Correlation with Professor Thalia Eley
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Urbanization & Mental Health with Dr. Ioannis Bakolis
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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The Gut Microbiome with Dr. Ruari Robertson
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Critical Psychiatry with Dr. Nick Fortino
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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Cognitive Distortions
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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Seeking Validation
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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The Inner Child
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Dec 09, 2021 |
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Introduction to Mental Health
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Trailer episode
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Sep 21, 2021 |