Unpacking Emotional Baggage
Modupe delves into her upbringing and how the Hoffman Institute helped her recognize and shed unhealthy emotional patterns learned from her family dynamics. She explores the impact of emotional suppression and the journey towards understanding and embracing her own feelings.In this clip
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