S26 Ep6: Friendship, Attachment, and Betrayal with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
*Content Warning: neglect, rejection, friendship betrayal, betrayal, and infidelity.
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Worth, The New Science of Self-Esteem and Secure Attachment: https://drmarisagfranco.com/worth-the-book/ [https://drmarisagfranco.com/worth-the-book/]
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One Another. Directed by Amber Love, produced by Andrea Raby, Joycie Films, 2026. World premiere, SXSW Film & TV Festival, Austin, TX, 12 Mar. 2026. https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/films/2249924 [https://schedule.sxsw.com/2026/films/2249924]
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