Forrest and I Sit in the Truck and Talk About Pain

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Forrest and I Sit in the Truck and Talk About Pain

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Dec 10, 2023

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I got in a car accident. For some reason I thought it would make me feel better to talk with Forrest Foster about all the accidents he’s had and how he thinks about pain.

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Dec 10, 2023

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Good conversation that takes its time, hosted by Erica Heilman.

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Forrest and I Sit in the Truck and Talk About Pain

Forrest and I Sit in the Truck and Talk About Pain

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