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When You Lose Access to Yourself: Understanding What Changes Under Pressure Guest: Diane E. McDowell

Have you ever walked away from a difficult conversation knowing exactly what you wished you had said—but couldn’t find the words in the moment?

In this episode of The Wisdom Transfer, therapist, speaker, and author Diane E. McDowell explores why that happens.

After more than 25 years working in mental health, including nearly two decades in psychiatric emergency services and later in private practice, Diane noticed a recurring pattern: the same person could be clear in one situation and unable to find their words in another; patient in one relationship and reactive in another; confident…

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