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Dec 2024

31m 32s

Overcoming Gift Giving Overwhelm

About this episode

Gift giving analysis paralysis is a real thing, and this week, Kat is talking about why the season of giving can be so stressful sometimes. Then, she shares a special mental health minded gift guide to help promote simple gift ideas that anyone can benefit and find joy from!

Kat’s Amazon Mental Health Minded Gift Guide

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