Mental Health, Human Flourishing, and Religion | Beyond the Forum Edition
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July 29, 2021
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Dr. Curt Thompson, a board certified Psychiatrist and Neurologist, discusses the power of the narrative we tell ourselves and how it affects us throughout our lives. A lecture and conversation covering mental health, human flourishing, and religion. • You can check out our new podcast, Beyond the Forum, wherever you listen to podcasts. • Please like, share, subscribe to, and review this podcast. Thank you!
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