Episode 40: Can you laugh at yourself?
May 27, 202624m0
Dr. Dorcas and Taffy highly recommend a daily dose of laughter. Who's the comedian in your family? Do you use humor excessively to mask your pain?
Hosted by Dr Dorcas Matowe · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 40 episodes
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Dr Dorcas Matowe hosts Joy Meets Pain, a society show with 40 episodes published.
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