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Sep 2022
59m 24s

Rupi Kaur

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Poet, artist, and author Rupi Kaur tells Anna about her latest book Healing Through Words, her difficult and confusing childhood, first love, the meaning of home, being the daughter of a revolutionary, the magic of vulnerability, and a lot more. 


Today’s Unqualified segment begins with a call from Hannah whose goal of attaining her college degree is now in jeopardy after her stepmother forbid Hannah’s father from continuing to co-sign her loan documents. Hannah is now forced to make a tough decision which could further alienate her dad.


After speaking with Hannah, we hear from two past callers who tell us how they’ve been since being on the podcast.

 

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