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Jan 2025

32m 10s

Things We Forget Are Normal

Alex Hourigan and Sally McMullen

About this episode

Growing out of friendships, feeling behind in life, choosing a night in over a night out. We chat about these and other things that we forget are a normal part of life! Plus, we answer the age old question in advice with the chicks: Do you believe in “the right person, wrong time”?

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Things We Forget Are Normal

Read Finding Your People

“It’s Never Been Harder To Be 30 in Australia” - The Gruen Transfer

High Interest Savings Account spreadsheet

Hack to find a High Interest Savings Account - @tashinvests

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🎙️CREDITS

Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan

Executive Producer: Roisin Yau

Studio/Editor: Made In Katana

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