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It’s OK That You’re Not OK with Megan Devine
Season 5, Ep. 60
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We’re back with a new season! To kick off, we're joined by best-selling author, psychotherapist, and grief advocate Megan Devine, whose partner Matt died in 2009. We chat about the cultural narrative to make ‘meaning’ from loss (spoiler: you don’t have to), coping with shock, why our self-esteem takes a hit, navigating relationships, and setting boundaries plus much more.
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