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The Awkward Art of Reconnecting with Old Mentors | The Healing Room
In this episode of The Healing Room, host Mikayla Thompson explores the emotional landscape of reconnecting with old mentors, addressing the common anxiety and awkwardness that often prevents us from reaching out. Many of us hesitate to contact former bosses, professors, or career guides because we fear we haven't achieved enough or that we will sound like strangers. This episode offers a compassionate framework for overcoming that perfectionism, reframing the interaction not as a high-stakes interview but as a human connection between two imperfect people. It is designed for professionals…
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