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May 2022
47m 37s

114 having the third baby talk..

Shawn Johnson + Andrew East
About this episode
You guys requested this one so much so here it is! In this episode Andrew and I discuss the idea of having a third child. We talk about what that journey would look like, address why some people choose not to have more kids and how this could change our lives. If you have any questions, comments or just want to reach out for future episodes please head over ... Show More
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