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    Experts discuss the mental health implications of the slap heard 'round the world.

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    Love bombing is an insidious form of emotional abuse often used by people with narcissistic traits. Here's what to look out for.

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Inside Mental Health Podcast

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    When we think of leaders, we automatically think of them as charismatic, talkative, and extremely extroverted. But is that true? What about the leaders who aren’t so obvious — who operate in a quieter way? Today’s podcast guest tells us about leaders who are “quietly powerful,” who lead by giving the spotlight to others. The author of “Quietly Powerful: How Your Quiet Nature Is Your Hidden Leadership Strength,” Megumi Miki, tells us more about introversion and extroversion.

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