Ornitherapy with Holly Merker

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Ornitherapy with Holly Merker

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Jun 1, 2021

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Bob is excited to talk to Holly Merker about her wonderful book Ornitherapy For Your Mind Body Soul. Tune in to his conversation with Holly Merker and listen to the story of how birds saved Holly’s life! The source for this interview is Ornitherapy by Holly Merker, Richard Crossley and Sophie Crossley

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Jun 1, 2021

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