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Oct 2021
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6: Can money buy happiness?

LANA BLAKELY
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We've all heard different versions of the quote "money can't buy happiness". In today's episode, Lana shares some of her thoughts on that philosophy and how her mindset has changed over the years. She also talks about how happiness is relative, and why she believes people are more lonely today than ever before. 

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