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Aug 2025
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Ep. 549: Make a Love List, Back-to-Schoo...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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We explore the power of creating a "love list" to help us stay connected with the people who matter most. We share a clever way for getting someone’s honest opinions, plus, we dive into listeners' most practical back-to-school tips. Resources & links related to this episode: Order my new book Secrets of Adulthood Request a signed bookplate here Elizab ... Show More
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