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Jan 2022
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65. How Do We Make–and Keep–Good Friends...

Glennon Doyle and Audacy
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1. How chronic social isolation throughout the pandemic has impacted our friendships–and why that’s affecting our mental health and cravings for connection. 2. Glennon, Amanda, and Abby each make a Next Right Thing plan for prioritizing friendship in their lives. 3. How we grieve a friendship ending when there’s no cultural template or ritual to acknowledge ... Show More
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