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Feb 2020
54m 8s

#4: 22 Things I Learned in 22 Years

Mary Jelkovsky
About this episode
This is the birthday episode!! Mary shares with you life lessons she had to learn the hard way in her past 22 years on this earth. She talks about everything from sex, hair removal, and yeast infections, to divorce and relationships, to self love and body image.   Here are a few of her favorite lessons… You’re not everyone’s cup of tea, nor should you strive ... Show More
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