Best Riley Schaefer Podcasts (2025)

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Naomi Schaefer Riley on the Youth Mental Health Collapse

8d ago

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094: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College Softball 27:11

1d ago27:11

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If you could go back in time, what would you change? What message would you tell yourself? On this week's episode, I go down memory lane and share my love letter on 10 essential lessons I wish I knew during my college softball career. Episode Highlights: • Take the weight room seriously • The Spotlight Effect • Your relationship with coaches and te…

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Navigating Psoriatic Arthritis in Alaska: Dawn’s Story 44:30

7d ago44:30

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From navigating a complicated healthcare system to managing symptoms in a remote location, Dawn opens up about the real challenges she’s faced, and the tools that help her cope. Together, Dawn and Cheryl explore what it takes to live well with arthritis, from finding the right medications and building an exercise routine, to advocating for yourself…

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093: Helping Your Softball Athlete Have a Growth Mindset 44:19

8d ago44:19

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In today's episode, I am sharing a co-hosted parent workshop from 2021 with Coach Nicole Dennis, a mental performance coach, on growth mindset. We explore how understanding and developing a growth mindset can transform athletic performance, especially for young pitchers. Episode Highlights: • Creating awareness about fixed-mindset language and beha…

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Rheumer Has It: Busting Medication Myths with Dr. Hazelwood 24:23

14d ago24:23

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The discussion addresses concerns about medication side effects, the importance of treating rheumatic diseases early, and the false stigma that using advanced treatments indicates more severe disease or personal failure. Dr. Hazelwood emphasizes the importance of balancing risks and benefits and provides insights into how modern treatments can sign…

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PASCAL DELEUZE - Mon tout premier bruit

15d ago

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Pièce inédite de Pascal Deleuze pour webSYNradio : mon tout premier bruit. Lamentation pour un deuil impossible, cette pièce pour trompette en multipistes est aussi bien la trompe des légions romaines que la voix du kaddish de Maurice Ravel.Pascal Deleuze : trompette, voix. Guillaume Contré : enregistrement, montage, mixage. http://synradio.fr/pasc…

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092: How Mental Skills Propelled Jordan Roberts to Professional Softball 46:15

15d ago46:15

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This week, I am sharing our Mentorship Call from January with Jordan Roberts. She takes us on her journey with Coach Kara and our Warriors about how she went from a college catcher at the University of Florida to a professional player with Athletes Unlimited, revealing how mental performance tools transformed her game and life. Episode Highlights: …

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Hussein Aboubakr Mansour

17d ago

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Professor John Yoo

17d ago

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AEI’s Michael Rubin

17d ago

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Advocacy, Humor and Purpose: Seth’s Spondyloarthritis Story 1:01:06

21d ago1:01:06

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Seth discusses the challenges and lessons learned from his condition, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy and humor as coping mechanisms. He also reflects on the 25-year journey of Creaky Joints, which began as a simple idea to connect arthritis sufferers and has grown into a significant patient advocacy and support organization. Cheryl and…

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Col. Richard Kemp

22d ago

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091: What is Mindfulness and Why it Matters with Lucinda Snyder, MPM 32:44

22d ago32:44

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This week, I sat down with Lucinda Snyder, a mental performance coach, yoga, and mindfulness instructor. She reveals how mindfulness and meditation transform athletic performance and help teams win championships. She shares why she became a mental performance coach and the importance of teaching athletes to anchor themselves in the moment. Episode …

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Michael Oren

23d ago

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Bill Kristol

27d ago

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Turning Pain into Purpose, with RA Warrior Cristina Schaefer 53:51

28d ago53:51

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Cristina and Cheryl reflect on how RA has shaped their lives, and the deep sense of purpose they’ve found in supporting others on a similar path. They highlight the power of self-advocacy, the comfort of community, and the resilience it takes to live well with RA. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or alone in your diagnosis, this honest and empowering …

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090: Leadership Isn't About Being Perfect with Riley Sartain-Vaughan 40:54

29d ago40:54

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This week's episode takes you back to one of our mentorship calls from 2021 featuring Riley Sartain-Vaughan. She answers questions from our Fearless Warriors about Leadership and how she used mental skills during her time at Texas A&M and in the pros with This is Us Softball. Episode Highlights: • Succeeded through relentless effort and self-awaren…

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Michael Rubin

30d ago

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Redefining Thriving: Celebrating 5 Years of Rheum to THRIVE 40:07

1M ago40:07

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Cheryl, Marisa, Alice, Gittel, Meg and Annette reflect on the profound impact of community, the invaluable educational components, and the collective wisdom that has helped them cope and thrive. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability, shared humor, and the supportive environment of the Rheum to THRIVE group, which empowers memb…

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089: Mental Skills That Last a Lifetime with Coach Kara and Coach Marlie Davis 41:23

1M ago41:23

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For this week's episode, Coach Kara interviewed her high school volleyball and softball coach, Marlie Davis. Coach Davis, better known as Coach D, shares her approach to mental skills training that helped shape athletes' mindsets long before it became mainstream in the sports world. Her 33-year coaching career across multiple sports reveals how imp…

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Eric Kaufmann

1M ago

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Rick Newman

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Rheumer Has it: Arthritis Myths, Stigmas, and Misconceptions 22:32

1M ago22:32

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They clarify the differences between these terms and provide examples, such as the myth that only elderly people get arthritis, the stigma that people with arthritis are lazy, and the misconception that arthritis is merely mild joint pain. Eileen and Cheryl also emphasize the importance of education and self-advocacy and share personal experiences …

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088: Freedom to Fail: Creating Champions Through Mental Performance with Ellie Cooper, MPM 42:39

1M ago42:39

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In this week's episode, I interviewed Ellie Cooper, a former Florida State University (FSU) softball player and the Director of Player Performance for FSU's softball team. She shared her experiences from struggling college freshman to mental performance coach and how the mental game transformed her athletic career and coaching philosophy. Episode H…

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Finding Joy Amidst the Flare-Ups: Riley’s Journey with Multiple Conditions 1:15:15

2M ago1:15:15

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Riley details her complex and often delayed diagnostic journey, the challenges of navigating the healthcare system, and which treatments have worked best for her. She also shares how she navigates daily life while living almost exclusively at home due to limited mobility and energy. Cheryl and Riley also discuss the adaptations and strategies Riley…

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087: How Mental Health Intersects with Mental Performance with Alex Hinger, LMHP 30:02

2M ago30:02

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: In this week's episode, I share a parent workshop from 2023 with Alex (Madsen) Hinger, LMHP. We discussed the importance of mental health on and off the field for players and parents! Episode Highlights: • Breathing techniques provide immediate anxiety regulation • Reframing thoughts provides productive thinkin…

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Introducing Rheumer Has It: Busting Myths and Highlighting Evidence for Rheumatic Diseases 14:05

2M ago14:05

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In this candid intro episode, you’ll hear how they met online, bonded over the challenges of living with RA, and teamed up to make science-backed info more relatable and easier to understand. Their mission? To bust myths, share real stories, and offer practical tips to help you feel more in control of your health. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, su…

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086: Why Waiting to Give Her Mental Skills is Prolonging Her Frustration (and yours as a parent!) 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Are you considering joining the Fearless Warrior Program? Then this week's episode is for you! I invited a few of our Fearless Parents to come and share the good, the bad, the skepticism, and all their doubts they had when first discovering Fearless. They share how the program helped their daughters both on and off the field and how much it helped …

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The #1 Softball Specific Mental Skills Training Resource 23:52

2M ago23:52

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What is the Fearless Warrior Program anyway? Tune in to find out more! https://www.fearlesswarriorprogram.com/join More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program Book a One on One Session for your Athlete Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization Follow us on So…

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Philippe POIRIER - Un certain sentiment de la voix

2M ago

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Playlist de Philippe Poirier pour webSYNradio avec trois de ses compositions entremêlés des sons de David Garland, Christopher Hobbs, Carlos Gardel, Philip Glass, Elvis Presley, Isidore Isou, Eric Satie, kristin Oppenheim, Sonic Youth, David Toop, Morton Feldman, Brooks Williams, Dariush Dolat-Shahi, Marcel Broodthaers. Les morceaux choisis (pas to…

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From Marriage to Friendships: Reflections on Support Systems with Alice Getchell 29:07

2M ago29:07

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They discuss the complexities of managing overlapping conditions and the importance of a strong support system. Alice highlights the invaluable support she receives from her family, friends, church community, and online groups. They also talk about the challenges of explaining chronic illness to others, dealing with unsolicited advice, and finding …

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Becoming Immune Confident with Sjogren’s & MCAS, with Dr. Kara Wada 1:07:46

2M ago1:07:46

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They discuss practical strategies for rebuilding trust in your body, the critical role of understanding your core values, and how to find the right support — whether through programs like Rheum to Thrive or events like the Virtual Sjögren’s Summit. Together, they show how education, advocacy, and mindset shifts can help patients move from fear to c…

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085: Parent Questions Answered: Is HS ball worth it? What to do if coaches have favorites? How to help with nerves? And More! 51:04

2M ago51:04

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Coach Kara and I answer burning questions from parents about mindset challenges in sports. We discussed practical strategies to tackle common issues, from balancing coaching and parenting roles to managing game-day nervousness. • Mental skills training is preventative care, not a reactive solution • Controlling the controllable when facing frustrat…

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EMMANUEL MIEVILLE - DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines

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Programme inédit de EMMANUEL MIEVILLE pour webSYNradio : DES AIRS URBAINS - City mix of analog machines. Ce mix inédit regroupe une sélection de pièces acousmatiques et concrètes, réalisées et éditées sous le label français Baskaru, et des compositions de musique concrète et de field recordings, capturées dans des environnements urbains (au Portuga…

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Rheum Champions Tell All, with My Spoonie Sisters 36:35

3M ago36:35

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Jenni and Cheryl share the research highlights that stood out the most for them, from new research on POTS and Covid to the importance of sleep and fatigue management. We also shine a light on recent advancements in lupus treatment and managing stress and activity through "positive activity scheduling." Cheryl and Jennifer also share personal stori…

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084: How Nutrition Can Get You to the Next Level with Brooke Miller, RD, CLC 35:41

3M ago35:41

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Brooke Miller, a dietitian and former college softball pitcher, gives us the lowdown on how to take care of our bodies as athletes. She shares insights on athletic performance nutrition, the importance of fueling for success, and navigating identity transitions beyond sports. Episode Highlights: • Proper nutrition directly affects energy, brain fun…

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Navigating the Shift: From Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology with Dr. Jenna Thomason 1:00:53

3M ago1:00:53

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Dr. Jenna breaks down the key differences between pediatric and adult care, and shares practical tips to help you feel more confident and prepared—whether it’s learning how to speak up during appointments, track your symptoms, or build a support system that really gets it. They also get real about mindset, movement, rest, and how to keep living a f…

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083: How I Use Mental Skills to Fuel My Fitness Journey - Featured on The Real Life Runners Podcast with Angie Brown 1:03:20

3M ago1:03:20

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This week, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my fitness journey. I recently had a great conversation with my friend, Dr. Angie Brown, DPT, on her Real Life Runners podcast, where I explored how I utilize mental skills in the gym and the significant impact it's had on my approach to exercise as a busy mom and entrepreneur. Episode Highlights: • Fo…

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082: How Megan Faraimo Used Self-Talk to Propel Her Softball Career 29:47

3M ago29:47

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Megan Faraimo, a professional softball pitcher for the Toyota Red Terriers in Japan and Team USA silver medalist, shared her journey with our Warriors in our October 2024 Mentorship Call. She provides powerful insights into how mental skills have shaped her successful career despite facing continued challenges at every level. Episode Highlights: • …

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GUILLAUME CONTRÉ - Petite machine de nuit

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Programme inédit de GUILLAUME CONTRÉ pour webSYNradio : PETITE MACHINE DE NUIT. Différences, répétitions, rouages, acouphènes et tautologies. Des sons hétéroclites, de la noble synthèse analogique au vulgaire bruit de micro, enregistrés à des moments divers pour des raisons variables, sont coupés, collés, montés, bouclés, superposés, filtrés, mixés…

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Managing Gout, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis: Insights from Dr. Arinola Dada 54:39

3M ago54:39

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Additionally, Cheryl & Dr Dada also explore how strength training—not to "bulk up," but to boost energy, focus, and joint stability—can be a game-changer for these diseases. Dr. Dada reassures newly diagnosed individuals to avoid the anxiety of worst-case scenarios online and instead focus on reliable information and gradual, sustainable lifestyle …

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081: How to Start the Recruiting Process and Stand Out to College Coaches with Coach Carter 33:41

3M ago33:41

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We are re-airing a parent workshop with Coach Ashley Carter for this week's episode! She is a hitting coach for D1 Hampton University and a mental performance coach. She gives us the inside scoop on what she looks for in a collegiate athlete and answers questions about the college recruiting process. Episode Highlights: • Steps in the recruiting ti…

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Mediterranean Diet, Gut Microbiome & More, with Arthritis Dietitian Cristina Montoya 1:16:04

3M ago1:16:04

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Together, they break down the latest research from the 2024 American College of Rheumatology conference, unpacking the science behind the gut microbiome and the Mediterranean diet. Cristina explains how these can impact inflammatory diseases like RA and Sjogren’s—and why it’s about more than just what’s on your plate. They also tackle the big quest…

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080: Why Finding the Right Fit Matters More Than Division with Maleah Andrews 30:09

4M ago30:09

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We are airing our Mentorship Call from last week with Maleah Andrews! She is a college softball standout who shares her journey from multi-sport high school athlete to record-breaking infielder and batter at Western Washington University. Episode Highlights: • Playing multiple sports develops skills that transfer between games • Communication matte…

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Finding Peace with Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to RA 59:06

4M ago59:06

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They explore the tricky balance between wanting to “fix” your body and learning to accept where you are right now. Lindsay introduces a powerful framework for becoming your own loving companion—especially when flare-ups and uncertainty make life feel overwhelming. You’ll also walk away with practical, everyday strategies, like how a simple tool lik…

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PHILIPPE RAHM - La dissociation du réel

4M ago

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Podcast de Philippe Rahm pour webSYNradio : LA DISSOCIATION DU REEL - Gerard Grisey, Partiels - Tristan Murail, Desintegration - Giacinto Scelsi, Ohoi - Anton Webern, Cinq pièces Op. 10 - Iannis Xenakis, Metastasis - György Ligeti, Atmosphères - Hugues Dufourt, Le Déluge - http://synradio.fr/philippe-rahm-2/…

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Farewell Episode: The Good, the Bad, and Looking Ahead 38:16

4M ago38:16

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What policy successes and failures have shaped outcomes for kids in the past five years, and what is necessary to create solutions in the next five? Join Naomi and Ian for the final episode of the Are You Kidding Me? podcast. From breakthroughs in school choice, to failures in child safety, to the growing ideological capture in child welfare and ed…

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079: When Mental Skills Become Your Secret Weapon as a Coach with Lindsey Wilson 39:42

4M ago39:42

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For this week's episode, I interviewed Lindsey Wilson, a former collegiate and professional basketball player turned mental performance coach! She gave us insight into her 20-year career and the impact mental skills training had on her athletics and beyond. Episode Highlights: • Practice concrete, actionable mental tools rather than vague concepts …

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Why are Integrative Approaches (like nutrition and exercise) so important for RA? Insights from Dr. Diana Girnita 1:08:37

4M ago1:08:37

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Together, they break down the science behind why nutrition, exercise, and sleep play a crucial role in managing rheumatoid arthritis. Plus, they share practical tips on incorporating these key habits—along with stress management and social connection—into your treatment plan. Dr. Girnita also highlights the importance of medication in arthritis man…

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078: How to Level Up Your Team with Mental Performance 44:14

4M ago44:14

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For this week's episode, Coach Kara and I provide an overview of our first in-person mental skills camp! Mental skills training is transforming softball, giving players the tools they need to handle the mental challenges of the game without their gloves or bats. During the camp, we had stations that covered how to catch negative thoughts, develop b…

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