Dr Alex George's Tips for Feeling Happier
Dr Alex George and psychotherapist Anna Mathur share science-backed tools for emotional regulation and accessing joy, from their discussion on The Independent's Well Enough podcast.
Dr Alex George and psychotherapist Anna Mathur share science-backed tools for emotional regulation and accessing joy, from their discussion on The Independent's Well Enough podcast.
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