Matthew Perrys Battle with Addiction A Vedic Astrology Perspective with Suzanne Balka
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Text me your thoughts about this epidode ... In this episode of the Vedic Astrology Podcast, host Fiona Marques and psychotherapist Suzanne Balka delve into the complex topic of addiction, inspired by the life and struggles of Matthew Perry. The discussion covers the definition and multifaceted nature of addiction, exploring it from both psychological and Vedic Astrology perspectives. Key astrological houses and planetary influences such as the 2nd, 3rd and 12th Houses, the Lunar Nodes and th...
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