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Nov 2024

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NSFW: Spice up your 3pm slump

About this episode

We all hit that afternoon lull around 3 pm, and it's tempting to reach for snacks or get lost in TikTok. But there's a new trend taking the work-from-home world by storm—a different kind of pick-me-up that's sure to wake you up.

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy
Podcast Producer: Adair Sheppard
Editor: Adrian Walton

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