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Mar 2025
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Solo Episode: The Privilege of Trying

Anna Kai
About this episode

We're talking DIY pest control, why owning a home is (kind of) a scam (that I willingly participate in and have a love/hate relationship with), and why it's a privilege to be able to try at all, even if you fail. I discuss why we need to make it more socially acceptable for women not to be motivated by some higher "purpose" other than making a living, and I answer a listener's question about what to do when you're tired of dating and don't feel like you're making any progress. Lastly, I rant about getting enough sleep, because it's not a badge of honor to deprive yourself of what your body needs.


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