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Welcome to Bearapy Sessions—the only support group where Chicago Bears fans can grieve, vent, laugh, and cry through the pain together. Because when the Beloved break your heart (again), we’re here to help you pick up the pieces.

Rated a \"Best Group Therapy Podcast of 2025\" by PlayerFM.

Jon Gruden follows us. You probably should too.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bearapy_Sessions

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bearapy-sessions-therapy-for-chicago-bears-fans/id1840183195

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PxKsWmkbhWKUETpixpmmA

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