The OverThinker's Guide to Joy

Jan 15 2025 133 ep. 18 mins 5
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The Overthinker’s Guide to Joy is your go-to resource for every day tips and tricks on how to manage your stress and overthinking brain. If you are looking for easy ways to reduce your stress, improve your healthy and find more joy in your life, this is the podcast for you. Certified Life Coach, Jackie de Crinis gives you easily-digestible concepts that will help you feel calmer and more joyful in your life. If you would like even more ways to reduce your stress and create more joy, you can sign up for her newsletter at https://jackiedecrinis.com.

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