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Dr. Sherry Walling is a clinical psychologist, podcaster, author, and mental health advocate. She helps entrepreneurs navigate transition, loss, conflict, and exits. She hosts the ZenFounder podcast, and is the author of The Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Shit Together and Touching Two Worlds.
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