Adapted Not Broken

from EXHALE · host Lisa Westgate

What if you're not broken?In this episode, we explore a different way of understanding ourselves, our behaviours and the stories we carry about who we are.A gentle invitation to become curious about what may be beneath the question:"What's wrong with me?"Enjoying EXHALE? Send Fan MailSupport the showIf EXHALE resonates with you, the conversation continues in RETURN circle.www.lisawestgate.com/EXHALE Music credit: Trolldans - Ström

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What if you're not broken? In this episode, we explore a different way of understanding ourselves, our behaviours and the stories we carry about who we are. A gentle invitation to become curious about what may be beneath the question: "What's wrong with me?" Enjoying EXHALE? Send Fan Mail Support the show If EXHALE resonates with you, the conversation continues in RETURN circle. www.lisawestgate.com/EXHALE Music credit: Trolldans - Ström

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