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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 5 MIN

In Favor of Hugs

from The School of Life · host tscol

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We live in a culture which, while it pays lip service to hugging, doesn't quite appreciate its true significance and poignancy. Enjoying our Youtube videos? Get full access to all our audio content, videos, and thousands of thought-provoking articles, conversation cards and more with The School of Life Subscription: https://t.ly/1MtCq Be more mindful, present and inspired. Get the best of The School of Life delivered straight to your inbox: https://t.ly/U0ef5 SOCIAL MEDIA Feel free to follow us at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theschooloflifelondon/ X: https://twitter.com/TheSchoolOfLife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theschooloflifelondon/ CREDITS Brought to you by http://www.theschooloflife.com Produced in collaboration with Reflective films http://www.reflectivefilms.co.uk #TheSchoolOfLife ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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