O.A.R.'s Benj Gershman on Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
Episode Date: December 18, 2024When we tie our identity to what we do rather than who we truly are, losing that sense of self can be devastating. Benj Gershman, bassist for...
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2478 episodes transcribedWhen we tie our identity to what we do rather than who we truly are, losing that sense of self can be devastating. Benj Gershman, bassist for...
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