Self-Fulfilling Prophecies: You Made Me As I Am

Published: March 18, 2022, 5 a.m.

Tune in to this episode where we talk about the concept of self-fulfilling prophecies, how they come about, and how they can shape us. 

Creator: Maisa Lacevic

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