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Jan 2025
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151. Doug #1: The LA Fires Breakdown

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About this episode

Doug and Kenzie are back after the catastrophic LA fires that destroyed the YMB studio along with Doug’s house and entire neighborhood of Altadena. We are all safe… Meredith and her sister were evacuated from the Palisades, but their houses were spared. Kenzie was evacuated and her home is untouched. Doug and his sister were evacuated from Altadena and they both lost their houses in the fire. 

 For those impacted by the tragedy, our lives are forever changed. We will be processing the devastating loss around us for quite some time, and at YMB we are doing our best to move forward by sharing that process with you. Doug’s home was also home to the YMB recording room including our gear and memory cards. But his voice and resilience are here for you.

This episode focuses on processing loss and rebuilding after such a traumatic event. We will temporarily move away from client sessions and breakdowns while we bring you this process in real time. We are grateful for the support of our community and we appreciate your understanding, compassion, and kindness as we rebuild. 

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