Episode 25: “O Parting, Fountain of all Words.” — Why progress is grounded in loss

Summary: Attachment, love, always goes hand in hand with losses—thus happiness and sadness are also close relatives. In this episode we will hear more about why separation and loss not only mean suffering, but also play an important role for psychological development.

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