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Alex English's avatar

Shaun you are a great master of pairing first-hand experience with evidence. Loved this one!

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Shaun Sperling's avatar

Thank you, Alex! I love pairing storytelling and science/research. I'm finding that there is always a story to tell!

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Amy Gutmann's avatar

This is just so good. I thought I was the only one who had a deep dreaded shame spiraled immediate reaction to feedback. But no, I'm not alone and further more it's biology! Amazing! Thanks for the feedback!

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Shaun Sperling's avatar

Thank you, Amy! You are definitely not alone. xx

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Jenn Nash's avatar

Love this one! If it makes you feel better I never noticed you chewing with your mouth open before...and I would definitely invite you to my dinner party if you lived closer...And if I actually had them! Most importantly, I am eager to know what jokes you two made about this! I can only imagine. Joking together about ourselves is my favorite thing to do with my partner!

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Shaun Sperling's avatar

Thank you, Jenn! It's affirming to hear this knowing how many meals we have shared together over the years. Making fun of ourselves and our loved ones when we feel safe is the best - not that I ever do that to you, right?!

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Michael English's avatar

Truly lovely piece...

Michael English

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Michael Spencer's avatar

The friendship feedback concept too!! A spinoff or an entire feedback series ❤️

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Linda Perry's avatar

A) I love the way you processed this and used it to strengthen your relationship, and B) that you decided it needed to become a Substack topic. I walk through life that way and am so happy someone else does - well, especially that it's you!

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Shaun Sperling's avatar

Isn't it the best to have this outlet to refect on our own life experiences and then share it. And what I am loving is when others share their experiences in return. We are in this together, Linda! xx

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