Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now.

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In this episode, Andrew talks to Say One Kind Thing author Susan Verde about positive self-talk, self-acceptance and how mindfulness can heal the trauma of childhood.

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Susan Verde is a #1 New York Times bestselling children’s book author, a former educator, and a children’s yoga and mindfulness expert. She has written more than twenty picture books and is a frequent contributor to online publications, and she has appeared on multiple podcasts about writing, parenting, mindfulness, and yoga. She is the mother of three teenagers, two cats, a dog, and a tarantula, and currently lives in East Hampton, New York.

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