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Feb 2022
30m 37s

We Got the Rona

Reyzin Media
About this episode

After two years of successfully avoiding the CoronaVirus, it got Rhea on December 31st 2021. While visiting Marilyn in Dubai, Rhea tested positive for COVID19. Rhea spent eleven days stuck in Marilyn’s spare bedroom, where all her deepest insecurities were flared up. The quarantine period came with enlightenments and a persistent cough. In this episode, we look back at those eleven days, breaking down the different lessons Rhea picked up including how to accept help, distinguishing what is a trait vs what is state, and learning the ultimate lesson: being a burden to your friends is actually a treasure.   

Were you affected by Omicron recently? How was your quarantine period? How do you deal with your insecurities? Is it difficult for you to accept help from friends? We would love to hear from you! Write to us on sayhi@whorunthepodcast.com or follow us on @whoruntheworldpod 

We were lucky enough to go through quarantine in the comfort of our own home. A lot of people are not so lucky. We are both from Lebanon, which is going through a crippling economic crisis. People do not have access to 24h electricity and the price of food is through the roof. We’d love it if you could find it in your hearts to donate to one of these organizations doing amazing work in Lebanon. Even 5$ would go a long way. 


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