Change Begins Within

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Christopher Busch, The David Lynch Foundation

Posted Dec 14, 2018

Christopher Busch, The David Lynch Foundation discusses their TM program to under-resourced communities in Chicago to address the epidemic of toxic stress. This easy to learn and simple to do technique restores physical & emotional balance.

Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team

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