Chocolate Psychology: Quick Bites of Encouragement
Like the smooth feel of dark chocolate or the nutty bite that makes you smile, Chocolate Psychology gives you quick morsels of encouragement to add sunshine to your day. Join Dr. Tricia Groff for bite-sized conversations that remind you it's okay to heat up an empty coffee mug or dry your underwear in the microwave — we're all figuring it out together.
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Chocolate Psychology: Quick Bites of Encouragement
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The Wait
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