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Jul 2024
32m 6s

the manipulative mum

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Happppy Friday babes!!!


Guess who’s backkkkk - the delightful, Eilish Gilligan! We’re so excited, because we need some of her wise, sage advice. Today’s secret is a tricky one - we hear from listener Bridget, who is dealing with a toxic parent. And remember our head versus heart episode? We find out what happened next. Grab your emotional support pillows! 


Thank you so much to Kiehl’s for making this episode possible. With Kiehl’s, we're officially saying goodbye to letting bad skin days hold us back from living our best lives. Shop Kiehl’s and their Truly Targeted Blemish solution today, online or in-store. 


Got a secret to spill? Easy peasy! Head to everybodyhasasecret.com.au and submit it anonymously. This show is only as good as the secrets that are submitted, so keep ‘em coming!


Your hosts of ‘everybody has a secret’ today are Annabelle Lee (@annabe11e1ee) and Eilish Gilligan (@eilishgilligan). 


This episode was produced by Ruby Hall and executive produced by Lucy Hunt.


Catch us on socials! @everybodyhasasecretpod on Instagram and @everybodyhasasecret on TikTok.


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We love ya guts for listening! See you next time.

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