#594 The Agathist Advantage: Trusting the Friction of Life

Happiness Podcast by Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

Jul 3, 202613:14Health

In the modern wellness world, we are often told to 'just think positive' and push away our painful emotions, but this toxic positivity usually just leaves us feeling isolated and exhausted. True spiritual resilience is n...

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