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Is 'New Year, New Me' just socially acceptable self-gaslighting?

Season 2, Ep. 1
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Is the new year change real or is it just a social construct? We explore how change occurs, what is gaslighting, what is woo, yes what is woo, and whether it's all that bad?


So whether you have a new year plan or just along for the ride, is 'New Year, New Me' just socially acceptable self-gaslighting?


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