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incummental.com. That's I-N-C-U-M-E-N-T-A-L.com. Welcome to the Trauma Ther's podcast. My name is Guy McPherson and I interview incredible people who share the story of how trauma has shaped their lives.

And a big thank you for sponsoring today's episode goes to my guest and our sponsors.

So five, four, three, 2, and 1.

Our folks, welcome back to the podcast.

Very excited to talk to my guest today.

Kristen, Louise Duncombe.

Kristen, welcome.

Thank you so much.

Thanks for having me.

So Kristen is an American therapist, a couple's counselor, life coach, and author who's been living and working in Europe since 2001. With a global perspective shaped by growing up

across Africa and Asia, as a child of U.S. diplomat, Kristen spent her career supporting international

and expatriate individuals and families. Her latest book, Object, a Memoir,

is a powerful and courageous account

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