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Episode 546: Why Does My Birthday Suck?
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Birthdays are a special occasion, yet they can be hard to enjoy. Why do we feel lonely, anxious, or disappointed on a day that is supposed to be joyful and filled with celebration?
Ben goes solo to give you tell you why birthdays, empirically speaking, suck.
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Manage episode 451920458 series 2462792
Birthdays are a special occasion, yet they can be hard to enjoy. Why do we feel lonely, anxious, or disappointed on a day that is supposed to be joyful and filled with celebration?
Ben goes solo to give you tell you why birthdays, empirically speaking, suck.
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Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.
Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!
Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!
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